Centro Storico Nord Travel Guide
Brescia
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Popular places to visit
Piazza della Loggia
Two starkly different themes have earned this beautiful old square its fame: superb Venetian architecture and a horrific terrorist attack in the 1970s.
Santuario Santa Maria delle Grazie
Marvel at rich Baroque decoration, precious artworks by the likes of Moretto and Grazio Cossali, and a pretty cloister in this 16th-century religious complex.
Mille Miglia Museum
Housed inside a monastic complex on the outskirts of Brescia, this automobile-themed museum chronicles the story of the historic Mille Miglia road race.
Brescia Castle
Explore this huge, hilltop castle complex to see a 14th-century keep now housing an arms museum as well as a granary that hosts a museum devoted to Italian unification.
Piazza del Duomo
Trace eight centuries of Brescia’s history in this central square, where medieval, Baroque and modern architecture chronicles the different faces of the city.
Santa Giulia Museum
Trace a timeline of Brescia’s rich heritage from prehistoric times to the 19th century at this museum and former convent complex.
Things to do
Brescia Hidden Legends: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest
Half-Day Food and Wine Experience in Franciacorta
Brescia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
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Other neighbourhoods around Centro Storico Nord
Centro Storico Sud
Restaurants and shopping are some noteworthy features of Centro Storico Sud. Make a stop by Freccia Rossa while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Vittoria Station to get around town.
Porta Milano
Travellers enjoy Porta Milano for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Freccia Rossa while you're in the area.
Brescia Antica
You'll enjoy the archaeological sites and museums in Brescia Antica. You might want to make time for a stop at Roman Forum or Santa Giulia Museum.
Crocifissa di Rosa
You'll appreciate the historical sites during your time in Crocifissa di Rosa and you might want to plan a stop by Brescia Castle and Santa Giulia Museum while you're in the area.
Sant'Eustacchio
Travellers like the parks in Sant'Eustacchio, and Rock Engravings National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Primo Maggio
While Primo Maggio isn't home to many top sights, Santuario Santa Maria delle Grazie and Freccia Rossa are some notable places to visit nearby.
- Piazza della Loggia
- Lake Idro
- Camonica Valley
- Vittoriale degli Italiani
- Mille Miglia Museum
- Il Leone Shopping Center
- Desenzanino Beach
- South Garda Karting
- Franciacorta Outlet Village
- Desenzano Castle
- Brescia Castle
- Roman Villa of Desenzano del Garda
- Rosa Mystica Fontanelle
- Piazza del Duomo
- Franciacorta Golf Club
- Porto di Dusano
- Giardino Botanico Fondazione Andre Heller
- Montecampione Ski Area
- Baia del Vento Beach
- Torbiere del Sebino Nature Reserve
- Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene
- Santa Giulia Museum
- Rocca di Manerba del Garda