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Brescia ( Italian: [ˈbreʃʃa] ⓘ, locallyItalian: [ˈbreːʃa]; Lombard: Brèsa, Lombard: [ˈbrɛsɔ, ˈbrɛhɔ, ˈbrɛsa]; Latin: Brixia; Venetian: Bressa) is a city and comune (municipality) in the region of Lombardy, in northern Italy. It is situated at the foot of the Alps, a few kilometers from the lakes Garda and Iseo.
Welcome to Brescia. Learn more. Exciting Brescia. Trails overlooking lakes and criss-crossing mountains; kilometres of bike trails and paths surrounded by nature; UNESCO World Heritage and archaeological sites; local food&wine experiences.
Brescia. The Italian Lakes, Italy, Europe. The largest of the four great Eastern Lombard towns, Brescia is also the most Roman of the quartet. Indeed, the settlement known in antiquity as Brixia guards the most important Roman ruins in northern Italy.
A city rich in culture, history, and art which is gaining more and more centre stage in the international tourism landscape. Come with us and learn about 12 things to see in Brescia, from points of interest famous all over the world to hidden gems worthy of a visit during your stay. Let’s start our journey! 12 things to see in Brescia
Brescia. Brescia is a rich industrial city in Lombardy between Lake Garda, Lake Iseo and the Valtrompia in the foothills of the Alps, about 100 km east of Milan, and the capital of the province of Brescia.
Brescia, city, Lombardia region, in the Alpine foothills of northern Italy at the lower end of the Val (valley) Trompia, east of Milan. It originated as a Celtic stronghold of the Cenomani that was occupied by the Romans c. 200 bc ; the emperor Augustus founded a civil colony there in 27 bc .
Sep 4, 2022 · The city is a short distance away from Lago di Garda – Italy’s largest lake. A great day trip destination from also Venice, Bologna, and Turin and an excellent base for a longer Italian holiday, Brescia is easy to access from several major airports in Northern Italy.
Brescia is a city surrounded by the Alps, known to be the perfect base from which to explore famous natural beauties such as Lake Garda, Sirmione, the Tonale Pass and Lake Iseo.
Jun 22, 2019 · Brescia is east of Milan in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. It's between Lakes Garda and Iseo and is a gateway to the Valcamonica (a UNESCO site with the largest collection of prehistoric rock art in Europe) to the north. Getting to Brescia.
Apr 23, 2023 · Ancient Roman monuments, new art hotels and boundary-pushing pizzerias make Brescia a worthy capital of culture. Rhino statue is a contemporary art installation by artist Stefano Bombardieri and...
