Porta Venezia Travel Guide
Brescia
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Palazzo Martinengo
View a virtual reconstruction of an ancient Roman forum and browse temporary art exhibits in the collections contained within this 17th-century palace.
Things to do
Brescia: day trip to Botticino with wine tasting at Noventa
Brescia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Brescia Hidden Legends: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest
Top hotels in Porta Venezia
Hotel Sirmione Terme
"We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Sirmione Terme. The location on the lake is absolutely perfect — peaceful, beautiful, and close to everything. Our room was spotless, comfortable, and felt like a relaxing retreat after exploring the area. The staff were genuinely kind, attentive, and always ready ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hotel Porto Azzurro
"very friendly and helpful staff. very nice room. excellent hotel and cold breakfast. easy parking. good location within minutes walk of the new town and a short 10 minute drive to old town."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hotel Flaminia
"Lovely location and place absolutely lovely! love sirmione so much I’ve booked to come back next year!"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Grand Hotel Terme Sirmione
"The gym needs up dating But the staff are amazing food amazing Location amazing"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Agriturismo Pratello
"Ottima struttura"
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2025
Grand Hotel Fasano
"Service was fantastic. Rooms were wonderful. Beautiful views. I would most certainly go back!!!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Porta Venezia
Brescia Antica
You'll enjoy the archaeological sites and museums in Brescia Antica. You might want to make time for a stop at Palazzo Martinengo or Roman Forum.
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.
Porta Cremona-Volta
Even though there aren't top sights in Porta Cremona-Volta, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Roman Brescia. Jump on the metro at Volta Station to see more of the city.
San Polo-Parco
While there might not be top attractions in San Polo-Parco, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mille Miglia Museum and Santa Giulia Museum.
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.
Centro Storico Nord
Check out the museums during your time in Centro Storico Nord. Hop around the Brescia area on the metro at San Faustino Station to see top sights like Piazza della Loggia and Santuario Santa Maria delle Grazie.
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- Beatles Museum
- Visit Bedizzole
- Visit Borgosatollo
- Visit Bornato
- Visit Caionvico
- Brescia Castle
- Visit San Polo-Parco
- Visit Villaggio Sereno
- Brescia Holidays
- Visit Brescia
- Visit Camignone di Passirano
- Visit Capriano del Colle
- Visit Castenedolo
- Visit Casto
- Visit Concesio
- Duomo Nuovo
- Duomo Vecchio
- Elnos Shopping
- Visit Flero
- Visit Gardone Val Trompia
- Visit Gavardo
- Visit Ghedi
- Visit Gussago
- Mille Miglia Museum
- Visit Monticelli Brusati
- Visit Montichiari
- Visit Montirone
- Museo delle Armi Antiche
- Visit Odolo
- Visit Ome
- Palazzo Martinengo
- Visit Passirano
- Piazza del Duomo
- Piazza della Loggia
- Visit Prevalle
- Province of Brescia Holidays
- Visit Rezzato
- Roman Forum
- Roman Theatre
- Santa Giulia Museum
- Visit Sarezzo
- Teatro Grande
- Tempio Capitolino
- Visit Torbole Casaglia
- Torre dell'Orologio
- Visit Travagliato
- University of Brescia
- Visit Vallio Terme
- Visit Villa Carcina
