Porta Milano
Brescia
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Popular places to visit
Piazza della Loggia
Two starkly different themes have earned this beautiful old square its fame: superb Venetian architecture and a horrific terrorist attack in the 1970s.
Brescia Castle
Explore this huge, hilltop castle complex to see a 14th-century keep now housing an arms museum as well as a granary that hosts a museum devoted to Italian unification.
Piazza del Duomo
Trace eight centuries of Brescia’s history in this central square, where medieval, Baroque and modern architecture chronicles the different faces of the city.
Mille Miglia Museum
Housed inside a monastic complex on the outskirts of Brescia, this automobile-themed museum chronicles the story of the historic Mille Miglia road race.
Santa Giulia Museum
Trace a timeline of Brescia’s rich heritage from prehistoric times to the 19th century at this museum and former convent complex.
Palazzo Martinengo
View a virtual reconstruction of an ancient Roman forum and browse temporary art exhibits in the collections contained within this 17th-century palace.
Things to do
Brescia: day trip to Botticino with wine tasting at Noventa
Brescia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Franciacorta Wine Tour from Milan with Tastings
Top hotels in Porta Milano
AC Hotel Brescia by Marriott
Centro Paolo VI
"Very clean, very quiet and good walking distance to some restaurants. Pillows were good."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Grand Hotel Fasano
"Service was fantastic. Rooms were wonderful. Beautiful views. I would most certainly go back!!!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hotel Acquaviva del Garda
"Had a lovely break here with my daughters. Staff and amenities were very good."
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Novotel Brescia 2
"Absolutely wonderful stay here, smooth and simple check in, friendly and helpful staff, clean, tidy and spacious room with all you could need and a wonderful breakfast selection in the morning"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Blu Hotel Brixia
"I didnt like that their policy is anyone over the age of 1 pays like an adult, my son is 3 and sleeps with us and shares food with us. So thats $15 extra per night. Other than that its a clean and modern hotel and the restaurant has good food"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Where to stay in Porta Milano
Brescia Antica
You'll enjoy the archaeological sites and museums in Brescia Antica. You might want to make time for a stop at Palazzo Martinengo or Roman Forum.
Centro Storico Sud
Restaurants and shopping are some noteworthy features of Centro Storico Sud. Make a stop by Freccia Rossa while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Vittoria Station to get around town.
Centro Storico Nord
Check out the museums during your time in Centro Storico Nord. Hop around the Brescia area on the metro at San Faustino Station to see top sights like Piazza della Loggia and Santuario Santa Maria delle Grazie.
Porta Venezia
Porta Venezia is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Brescia area, you might plan a trip to Santa Giulia Museum or Roman Forum.
Lamarmora
While you're strolling through Lamarmora, you may want to check out the restaurants and gardens. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Lamarmora Station or Bresciadue Station.
