A Guide to Brescia

Brescia is situated on the slopes of the Pre-Alps, close to the Val Trompia, encircled by the Ronchi mountains. Brescia has always been an important commercial and industrial centre. Brescia is incredibly popular with golf enthusiasts as there are numerous courses to enjoy including Franciacorta and Nigoline of Cortefranca.

Sights to see include the Roman Museum, the St Salvatore Monastery, the Basilica of St Salvatore, the Church and Treasure of St Giulia, the Solario Sanctuary, the Christian Museum, Palazzo del Comune, Monte di Pietà, Brescia Cathedral, the Church of St Maria in Oliveto, the Church of St Faustino and St. Giovita, the Church of the Madonna del Carmine.

There are also many other attractions in the area including the Castle, the Park, the Tosi Martinengo Art Museum, the Civic Arms Museum, the Civic Modern Art Museum, the Civic Museum of the Unification, The Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art, the Church of St Francesco, the Church of St Angela Merici, the Church of St Nazaro and St. Celso.