Brescia. The white marble of Brixia.
The city of Brescia is located in the foothills of the Alps, 150 metres above sea level. Brescia is close to Lake Garda and is surrounded by numerous forests. Brescia was founded long before the Romans arrived and is therefore historically interesting.
There are still remains of Roman buildings, fortified ramparts converted into walking areas and a fortified fortress perched on a steep cliff above the town.
Many of Brescia’s attractions are included in the UNESCO list.
The Roman Forum, the main square of the ancient city, dates back to the 1st century B.C. Although many of the buildings are in the form of foundations, the Roman temple Capitolium, built in 73 A.D., the Roman sanctuary, the Roman sanctuary, the Republican sanctuary, the Roman temple of the Capitolium, the Roman sanctuary, the Roman sanctuary, and the Roman temple of the Capitolium, built in 73 A.D., have been preserved,
Also included in the UNESCO heritage list are such temples as: the Basilica of St. Salvatore – 753 AD, the Temple of Santa Maria in Solario – XII century, the Choir of Nuns, one of the buildings of the convent of St. Julia – XV century, the Church of St. Julia – XVI century.
Besides religious monuments there are many other historical sites. Among them are the Palazzo del Loggia, the old town hall, and the Grand Theatre. The province is also home to the largest concentration of ancient rock paintings in Europe – the petroglyphs of Val Camonica, which have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1979.
A kaleidoscope city, a city of contrasts. Here you will find ancient Roman ruins and Lombard treasures in the museum-monastery of St Julia, the castle of the Dukes of Visconti, Venetian market squares and the monumental architecture of Mussolini’s favourite architect, Marcello Piacentini.
Home of the famous Mille Miglia car race, Italy’s first small-town metro, a city of fountains and the silhouettes of modern skyscrapers against the green dome of Duomo Cathedral.
In addition to a city tour, this trip can also include a visit to the Mille Miglia vintage car museum and a visit to the St Julia Museum (please check opening hours with our managers)
You can also specify the sights you would like to visit.
