Things to Do in Brescia, Italy - Brescia Attractions
Things to Do in Brescia
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Half-day Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)$6- fromper adult (price varies by group size)$200
- fromper adult$86
Fun & Gamesfromper adult$12
Historical Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)$210- fromper adult$89
Historical Toursfromper group (up to 6)$502
Food & Drinkfromper adult$73
Fun & Gamesfromper adult$12
Dining Experiencesfromper adult$52
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- elisa c2 contributionsGreat way to learn the history of Brescia from the inside. Fun, interesting, dynamic and very reasonable price. Great to have Andrea as a guide. Thanks again for the experience!Written July 9, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- David BEl Barco de Avila, Spain701 contributionsThis is a truly wonderful museum. It incorporates the beautifully decorated church of Santa Giulia as well as showing numerous items from the history of Brescia from Roman times on. The museum is built on top of a Roman residential area so you also see the remains of several Roman houses, many with the remains of wall paintings. The route builds to the climax with the Church building, its choir and crypt. Your entry ticket includes entrance to the Brixia Archaeological Park, barely a 3 minute walk away, and you will be allocated a time to visit the park which includes the Capitoline Temple, the remains of a Republican temple and the Roman theatre. We were given 90 minutes to visit the museum, and could have used 30 minutes more. We were told that we could return after visiting the Archaeological park, but time did not allow. This world heritage site is, for me, an unmissable delight.Written September 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CannuckkLangley, Canada366 contributionsThis is a very nice hilltop park, the chief attractions being the views at the top of the city and countryside below, as well as free parking ( if you get it) that allows you to both see the castle and walk down a short way into the main historic district.
Shocking for me was that even in dog friendly Italy my dog was not allowed in the park at all ( let alone in the museums in the castle). As a result of this my visit was a quick walk around, take a few photos and leaving to rejoin my wife and our dog outside the walls. This prohibition definitely impacted my enjoyment.
On the plus side, as noted earlier, there is the free parking. We arrive about 10:30 am on a weekday and thought we had grabbed the last spot, but I failed to appreciate the ingenuity of Italian motorists.
The climb back up from the tourist area to retrieve your vehicle ( 10 minutes or so) is a bit gruelling for the physically challenged but should be manageable for most.Written May 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - David BEl Barco de Avila, Spain701 contributionsThis unusual round church offers many opportunities to examine the remains of an early Christian church, often via windows into floors and walls where mosaics and other archaeological remains can be admired. Entry is free, so it is well worth taking time to wander round this historic building.Written September 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CA1Brescia, Italy14 contributionsCentral Brescia has 3 piazze - Duomo. Loggia and Vittoria. They date, respectively, to the medieval era, the Renaissance and the Fascist era. Piazza Loggia is, without doubt, my favourite. I have lived in Brescia for almost 15 years and never tire of this piazza. Highlights are: the Loggia (construction commenced in 1492), the astronomical clock (16th century) and the incorporation of Roman epigraphy into the walls of the building on the south side of the piazza. This latter was a deliberate choice, seeking to link the 15th/16th century city to its Roman past. In fact, the western wall of Roman Brixia is marked by the line of shops along its eastern edge. For British visitors, do look for the epigraphy referring to the XX Legion - this legion participated in the Claudian invasion of 43 CE and spent 300+ years in the British Isles - they even helped build Hadrian's Wall! Their main base was Deva - today's Chester - and, in the Chester museum, one can see the tombstones of Roman soldiers born and raised in Brescia! The city archaeologist does not know of a particular link between the XX and Roman Brescia but the data both here and in Chester strongly suggest that there was one!Written May 31, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- John SCanberra, Australia24 contributionsThis is an excellent place to visit if you have any interest in the archeology of Brescia. In particular the republican archeology which was only unearthed eight years ago with excellent wall frescos and amazing terrazzo floors which you would think were made this century. The next part of the visit includes the temple sanctuaries built in the Augustan period with an amazing bronze statue of winged victory. This is followed by the other remains of a roman theatre and other archeological remains.Written October 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- D44Wiltshire, UK290 contributionsQuite small, but done really well and worth the visit. Beware, local restaurants and mainly very expensive!Written December 31, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Passenger136870New York City, NY95 contributionsThis theater was build to honor Napoleon's liberating Brescia from Austria. The main hall is a Café and deserves a visit! Too bad that the theater is not open to the public, as we would love to visit it (we have seen La Fenice, La Scala, Carlo Felice, Teatro San Carlo, +++ other half sings opera).Written March 21, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tempio DBrussels, Belgium193 contributionsA small museum with a charming collection. Paintings, sculptures and some objects. Not a huge collection but some things are worth to see.Written May 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Gary LPortland, OR721 contributionsmagnificent plaza with two duomos. lots of restaurants and shops. fun to walk through. heart of the cityWritten May 26, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Alessandro FMilan, Italy32,549 contributionsBeatiful neoclassica palace built in 1747 by Cardinal Angelo Maria Querini , Bishop of Brescia, well known for his bibliophily. He had the monumental palace designed and built by the architect Marchetti and donate his remarkable private bibliographic collections. In time, the funds of the library have been considerably increased , in particular after the suppression of monasteries by Napoleon as a consequence of private donations. The building includes a monumental staircase and a hall decorated with frescoes painted by Albrizzi and Scotti , and statues by Callegari and Ferretti .The main reading room as well as the smaller ones are decorated with frescoes painted in 18th century . The library's funds include richly illuminated manuscripts , including as well as editions of the 16th century.Written March 16, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Cynthia FFair Lawn, NJ3,352 contributionsThe security guard told us that the room behind the altar is, by tradition, a replica of Mary's house from Nazareth.
One of the rooms off to the side, which they call a confession room, had 6-pointed (Jewish) stars on the walls.Written October 12, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
