Province of Brescia Travel Guide

Lombardy

A stone tower with a circular top, a paved path, and a view of a cityscape with trees and buildings in the distance.
An ornate theater with red velvet seats and a grand, decorated ceiling.
A historic square with a prominent clock tower, arched storefronts, and a central open space.
Ancient ruins with columns and a partially intact structure.
A cityscape with a prominent stone tower overlooking a busy street.

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A historic stone wall with a tower, a boat with passengers, and a clear blue water canal.
Sirmione
Known for Lakes, Historical and Castle
After walking along the peninsula to see its historic sites, rest and relax at this town’s spa that channels Lake Garda’s hot springs.

Reasons to visit

  • Scaliger Castle
  • Grotto of Catullus
  • Santa Maria Maggiore
A stone bridge with an arch, a tower, and a cityscape in the background.
Brescia
Known for Historical, Business and Museums
A holiday in Brescia, halfway between Milan and Verona, is a splendid chance to discover this city located between the foothills of the Lombardy Pre-Alps and the Mella River. Originally a Roman outpost, Brixia was an active hub in the Imperial Age and it enjoyed renewed importance at the beginning of the nineteenth century when it was the site of the Risorgimento movement that culminated in the "Ten Days of Brescia". The city offers countless interesting places to visit, most of which are easily reached on foot, thanks to the city's architecture and urban plan: from the Broletto to the Loggia, from the Roman Forum to the medieval Castle and the artwork at the Pinacoteca gallery. Its proximity to Lake Garda gives Brescia a pleasant climate and a well-organised accommodation network. Our holiday offers to Brescia make it an affordable and enjoyable destination at the foot of the Lombardy Alps.

Reasons to visit

  • Mille Miglia Museum
  • Piazza della Loggia
  • Piazza del Duomo
A canal with boats docked, historic buildings, and a statue.
Desenzano del Garda
Known for Lakes, Ferries and boats and Romantic
Desenzano del Garda is a pretty town on Lake Garda's southern shore, on the border between Veneto and Lombardy, considered one of the region's top holiday destinations.

Reasons to visit

  • Roman Villa of Desenzano del Garda
  • Tower of St. Martin
A coastal town with colorful buildings, a marina, and mountains in the background.
Limone sul Garda
Known for Lakes, Boating and Marinas
Get away to quaint Limone sul Garda! Enjoy the boating, churches and spas.

Reasons to visit

  • Limone Sul Garda Harbour
A coastal town with terracotta-roofed buildings, a marina, and mountains in the background.
Toscolano Maderno
Known for Lakes, Ferries and boats and Relaxing
Quaint Toscolano Maderno is calling! Discover its lake views, gardens, golf and more.
A sunny outdoor café with tables and chairs, people walking, and buildings in the background.
Gardone Riviera
Known for Lakes, Gardens and Ferries and boats
Revel in the abounding natural beauty of Lake Garda at this pretty little waterside town, which is today an understated and tranquil vacation resort.

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