Brescia. White marble of Brixia.
The city of Brescia is located in the foothills of the Alps, at an altitude of 150 m above sea level. Brescia is located near Lake Garda and is surrounded by numerous forests. Brescia was founded long before the Romans appeared here, making it historically interesting.
Here, remnants of Roman buildings still remain, the fortress walls have been transformed into walking areas, and on the steep rock above the city stands a fortified fortress.
Many of Brescia’s attractions are included in the UNESCO list.
Among them is the Roman Forum, the main square of the ancient city, which dates back to the 1st century BC. Although many buildings are represented as foundations, the Roman temple Capitolium, built in 73 AD, the republican sanctuary, the Roman theater, and some other structures have been preserved.
Also included in the UNESCO heritage list are temples such as: the Basilica of St. Salvatore – 753 AD; the Temple of Santa Maria in Solario – 12th century; the choir of nuns, one of the buildings of the monastery of St. Julia – 15th century; the Church of St. Julia – 16th century.
In addition to religious monuments, there are many other historical attractions here. Among them are the Palazzo della Loggia, the old town hall, and the Great Theater. The province also houses 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 both the ruins of the ancient Roman period and the treasures of the Lombards in the museum-monastery of St. Julia, the castle of the Visconti dukes, Venetian trading squares, and the monumental architecture of Mussolini’s favorite architect – Marcello Piacentini.
The homeland of the famous car race Mille Miglia, the first subway in Italy for a small city, a city of fountains and silhouettes of modern skyscrapers against the backdrop of the green dome of the Duomo Cathedral.
In addition to a sightseeing tour of the city, this trip can include a visit to the Mille Miglia vintage car museum and a visit to the museum of St. Julia (please check the opening hours with our managers).
You can also specify the attractions you would like to visit.
