Brescia is a town of 201,342 inhabitants in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy, Italy. It is the capital of its province.
The municipality covers 90.68 km², with a density of 2,220 inhabitants per km².
The nearest airport is Brescia (VBS), about 15 km away as the crow flies. Read our guide to the airport.
Things to see in Brescia
- Brescia and the CapitoliumArchaeology
Roman and Lombard treasures
Brescia, the second city of Lombardy, hides one of the best preserved Roman areas in northern Italy and a monastery complex founded by the Lombards: together they form a UNESCO site.
What to see
The Capitolium, the Roman temple of the forum, and the theatre stand next to the museum of Santa Giulia, a vast monastery with churches, frescoes and the famous Winged Victory bronze. Piazza della Loggia, Piazza della Vittoria and the two cathedrals, the old round Rotonda and the new Duomo, form the centre. The castle on the Cidneo hill offers views over the city.
Food
Casoncelli alla bresciana, spiedo bresciano, Bagòss cheese and the sparkling wines of Franciacorta.
Around Brescia
Lake Garda with Sirmione and Salò, Lake Iseo and Monte Isola, the Franciacorta wine area and the rock carvings of Valcamonica. Brescia Montichiari airport, with Bergamo and Verona nearby.
Brescia on the map
Nearby towns
Where to stay in and around Brescia
Tours and activities nearby
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