{"id":10579,"date":"2016-11-10T16:55:06","date_gmt":"2016-11-10T15:55:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogitalo.sitebysite.it\/uncategorized\/cosa-ce-vedere-brescia-citta-dalle-mille-sorprese\/"},"modified":"2025-09-03T14:27:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T12:27:29","slug":"what-to-see-in-brescia-a-city-full-of-surprises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/en\/travel-ideas\/what-to-see-in-brescia-a-city-full-of-surprises\/","title":{"rendered":"What is there to see in Brescia? A city of a thousand surprises"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Duomo\">The Old Duomo and the New Duomo<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Romans\">Yesterday built by the Romans, today a UNESCO site<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Abbey\">The Abbey of San Salvatore and Santa Giulia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Leap\">A leap back in time, a very long way back!<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#hungry\">Are you hungry? The food is great in Brescia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Brescia\">Getting to Brescia by train<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Brescia, the&nbsp;<strong>lioness of Italy,&nbsp;<\/strong>is certainly one of the lesser known Italian beauties from a tourist perspective. If you happen to talk about it, or to pass by it during a train journey, not infrequently you will hear someone ask: \u201c<strong>What is there to see in Brescia?\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet it is a real gem, with a large number of <strong>UNESCO world heritage monuments,&nbsp;<\/strong>and it also has a rich and long food and wine tradition, for which it would certainly be worth a trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So,&nbsp;<strong>what is there to see in Brescia<\/strong>? Lots of interesting surprises! Did you know, for example, that you can&nbsp;<a class=\"ntrad-eng\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/en\/travel-ideas\/visit-brescia-from-top-to-bottom-castle-underground\">also visit Brescia by via underground itineraries<\/a>&nbsp;guided by the Brescia Underground Association?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In any case, the main attractions can be visited comfortably on foot, as they are all concentrated among four beautiful squares in the center:&nbsp;<strong>the Piazza del Mercato, Piazza della Vittoria, Piazza della Loggia and Piazza Paolo VI<\/strong>. In short, the ideal destination for a trip out of town: are you ready?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/en\/travel-ideas\/bergamo-brescia-italian-capitals-culture-2023\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bergamo-brescia-1024x650.jpg\" alt=\"A view of Bergamo and Brescia church\" class=\"wp-image-10468 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bergamo-brescia-1024x650.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bergamo-brescia-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bergamo-brescia.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d6a41bf0dff49a8fdbfdad8b3b539ec7\" style=\"color:#a31308\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/en\/travel-ideas\/bergamo-brescia-italian-capitals-culture-2023\/\">Bergamo and Brescia: a journey through art, history, and breathtaking views<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Two cities, two souls, one unforgettable experience. Bergamo and Brescia are among Lombardy\u2019s most enchanting gems\u2014ideal for a cultural escape, a stroll among historical treasures, or a gastronomic adventure. Just a few miles apart and linked by Italo high-speed trains, they offer everything you need for a weekend getaway or a day full of beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Duomo\">The Old Duomo and the New Duomo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How many cities do you know with two cathedrals? Well, Brescia is one of them, and both overlook Piazza Paolo VI. The&nbsp;<strong>old Duomo&nbsp;<\/strong>dates back to 1200, and is also called the&nbsp;<strong>Rotonda<\/strong>&nbsp;for its characteristic circular structure, very beautiful to look at from the inside. It houses a pipe organ dating back to 1500: hearing it played is a truly unforgettable experience!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-821 size-large\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"794\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cosa-c\u00e8-da-vedere-a-Brescia-Duomo-Vecchio-e-Nuovo-1024x794.jpg\" alt=\"Cosa c'\u00e8 da vedere a Brescia Duomo Vecchio e Duomo Nuovo\" class=\"wp-image-821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cosa-c\u00e8-da-vedere-a-Brescia-Duomo-Vecchio-e-Nuovo-1024x794.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cosa-c\u00e8-da-vedere-a-Brescia-Duomo-Vecchio-e-Nuovo-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cosa-c\u00e8-da-vedere-a-Brescia-Duomo-Vecchio-e-Nuovo-768x596.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cosa-c\u00e8-da-vedere-a-Brescia-Duomo-Vecchio-e-Nuovo-90x70.jpg 90w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cosa-c\u00e8-da-vedere-a-Brescia-Duomo-Vecchio-e-Nuovo.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Dino Quinzani via Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>new Cathedral<\/strong>, named after Santa Maria Assunta, contains several masterpieces, including the famous&nbsp;<strong>Ark of St. Apollonius<\/strong>, a masterpiece of inlaid white marble. You will be literally overwhelmed by the awe-inspiring sight of the Cupola; with its 80 meters in height, it is the&nbsp;<strong>third largest in Italy after<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>St. Peter\u2019s in Rome and Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italotreno.com\/en\/destinations-timetable\/brescia-tickets\" style=\"background-color:#a31308\">Book your Italo ticket now and discover Brescia\u2019s hidden treasures!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Romans\">Yesterday built by the Romans, today a UNESCO site<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brescia derives its name from the original Latin Brixia. In Roman times, it was a major center in Northern Italy, and still today you can admire the city\u2019s archaeological wonders dating back to that period. The first is&nbsp;<strong>Piazza del Foro<\/strong>, which in Roman times was the religious and civil center of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cosa-c\u00e8-da-vedere-a-Brescia-Foro-Romano-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Cosa c'\u00e8 da vedere a Brescia Foro Romano\" class=\"wp-image-822\" title=\"Cosa c'\u00e8 da vedere a Brescia Foro Romano\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cosa-c\u00e8-da-vedere-a-Brescia-Foro-Romano-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cosa-c\u00e8-da-vedere-a-Brescia-Foro-Romano-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cosa-c\u00e8-da-vedere-a-Brescia-Foro-Romano-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cosa-c\u00e8-da-vedere-a-Brescia-Foro-Romano.jpg 1695w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second is the&nbsp;<strong>Capitoline Temple<\/strong>, erected by Emperor Vespasian as a symbol of the culture of Rome. It dates back to 73 AD and represents the three main deities of the&nbsp;<strong>Latin pantheon \u2013 Jupiter, Junion and Minerva<\/strong>. The remains are so beautiful and important that UNESCO has included them in the list of World Heritage Sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Abbey\">The Abbey of San Salvatore and Santa Giulia<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-684 size-large\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/cosa-c\u00e8-da-vedere-a-brescia-museo-di-santa-giulia-1024x493.jpg\" alt=\"cosa c'\u00e8 da vedere a brescia museo di santa giulia\" class=\"wp-image-684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/cosa-c\u00e8-da-vedere-a-brescia-museo-di-santa-giulia-1024x493.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/cosa-c\u00e8-da-vedere-a-brescia-museo-di-santa-giulia-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/cosa-c\u00e8-da-vedere-a-brescia-museo-di-santa-giulia-768x369.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/cosa-c\u00e8-da-vedere-a-brescia-museo-di-santa-giulia.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 xiquinhosilva via Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Undoubtedly, the most intriguing and&nbsp;<strong>mysterious place in Brescia<\/strong>. This museum complex contains three churches rich in works of art and houses findings from the Roman ruins. Currently, the \u201ctreasure trove\u201d of San Salvatore and Santa Giulia comprises about&nbsp;<strong>11,000 pieces, including Celtic artifacts, Roman portraits and bronzes, findings from the Longobard era, mosaics, and frescoes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/en\/travel-ideas\/visit-brescia-from-top-to-bottom-castle-underground\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/visitare-brescia-dallalto-al-basso-castello-underground-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A view of Brescia center\" class=\"wp-image-8322 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/visitare-brescia-dallalto-al-basso-castello-underground-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/visitare-brescia-dallalto-al-basso-castello-underground-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/visitare-brescia-dallalto-al-basso-castello-underground.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c5bed23afc12768b0db398425f6de5bb\" style=\"color:#a31308\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/en\/travel-ideas\/visit-brescia-from-top-to-bottom-castle-underground\/\">Visit Brescia from top to bottom: Castle or Underground?<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A trip to the city\u2019s hills or an adventure in its hidden dungeons? Visiting Brescia is a real discovery, from the heights to the depths. The choice is yours!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Leap\">A leap back in time, a very long way back!<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-628 size-large\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cosa-vedere-a-Brescia-Valle-Camonica-Incisioni-rupestri-Parco-di-Naquane-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cosa vedere a Brescia Valle Camonica incisioni rupestri Parco di Naquane\" class=\"wp-image-628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cosa-vedere-a-Brescia-Valle-Camonica-Incisioni-rupestri-Parco-di-Naquane-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cosa-vedere-a-Brescia-Valle-Camonica-Incisioni-rupestri-Parco-di-Naquane-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cosa-vedere-a-Brescia-Valle-Camonica-Incisioni-rupestri-Parco-di-Naquane-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cosa-vedere-a-Brescia-Valle-Camonica-Incisioni-rupestri-Parco-di-Naquane.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Archivio Fotografico Distretto Culturale di Valle Camonica &#8211; Ph. Fabio Cattabiani<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If the Romans seem light years away from us, how about prehistory? This leg of our trip may take some more time, but it definitely deserves the effort. In the&nbsp;<strong>Valle Camonica<\/strong>, the&nbsp;<strong>Naquane Rock Engravings National Park&nbsp;<\/strong>is the location of rock engravings dating back to the Neolithic and Iron Age \u2013 an&nbsp;<strong>open-air museum in every sense<\/strong>, perfect for young and old alike!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To reach it, you can rent a car or contact the park for all the information to get there by public transport from Brescia. Did we already mention that this too is a UNESCO heritage site? \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italotreno.com\/en\/destinations-timetable\/brescia-tickets\" style=\"background-color:#a31308\">Experience fast travel, arrive in Brescia with Italo!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hungry\">Are you hungry? The food is great in Brescia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s right: together with Cremona and Mantua, Brescia was part of&nbsp;<strong>the European Region of Gastronomy for 2017<\/strong>, which was awarded for mastery in combining the flavors of the lowland areas with those of the mountains and the lake (yes, there is also excellent fish).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cosa-si-mangia-di-tipico-a-Brescia-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Cosa si mangia di tipico a Brescia casoncelli\" class=\"wp-image-820\" title=\"Cosa si mangia di tipico a Brescia casoncelli\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cosa-si-mangia-di-tipico-a-Brescia-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cosa-si-mangia-di-tipico-a-Brescia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cosa-si-mangia-di-tipico-a-Brescia-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cosa-si-mangia-di-tipico-a-Brescia.jpg 1697w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The menu? Start by tasting the&nbsp;<strong>casoncelli<\/strong>, the typical local handmade stuffed ravioli, usually served with melted butter and fried sage. Then continue with the&nbsp;<strong>spiedo bresciano&nbsp;<\/strong>accompanied by&nbsp;<strong>polenta taragna<\/strong>, or try the traditional escargot known as&nbsp;<strong>lumache alla bresciana<\/strong>&nbsp;with cheese and spinach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And don\u2019t forget to sample some great local wine: Brescia is the province of&nbsp;<strong>Franciacorta<\/strong>, famous in the world for its&nbsp;<strong>great D.O.C.G. labels!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Brescia\">Getting to Brescia by train<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Has the&nbsp;<strong>Lioness&nbsp;<\/strong>already won you over, and you can\u2019t wait to start your visit? Choose one of the many <a href=\" https:\/\/www.italotreno.com\/en\/destinations-timetable\/brescia-tickets\">trains to Brescia<\/a>&nbsp;that Italo schedules&nbsp;<strong>every day<\/strong>, departing from Verona, Bologna, Florence, Rome and Naples. 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