Brescia - 2000 years of History still visible

Between Milan and Lake of Garda, Brescia has a population of 200,000, initially developed by the ancient Romans

The main points of interest are:

Piazza Paolo VI (Pope Paul VI Square) with:

Duomo Vecchio (Old Cathedral) - a rare example of circular Romanesque church.

Duomo Nuovo (New Cathedral) - at the left side of the Old Cathedral - in late Baroque style



The "Broletto" - Medieval civic building with a bell tower

The Roman Monumental Area, part of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with the Capitolium of Brixia temple and the 86 meters wide theatre.

https://www.bresciamusei.com/en/museums-and-venues/brixia-roman-archaeological-area/

The Monastic complex of San Salvatore and Santa Giulia, initially built by the Longobards.

https://www.bresciamusei.com/en/museums-and-venues/santa-giulia-museum/


The renaissance Piazza della Loggia (Loggia was the City Hall) and the XVI century astronomical clock.


The medieval Castle of Brescia on Cidneo Hill.

https://www.bresciamusei.com/en/museums-and-venues/the-castle/



Tosio Martinengo Picture Gallery with Raphael's Angel

https://www.bresciamusei.com/en/museums-and-venues/pinacoteca-tosio-martinengo/

For vintage race cars enthusiasts - the Mille Miglia (thousand miles race) Museum

https://www.museomillemiglia.it/