The second largest
province in Italy,
Landmarks
of Brescia City
1 Biblioteca Queriniana - Via Mazzini, 1
2 Castello - Via Castello
3 Duomo Nuovo e Vecchio, Broletto 30
Piazza Paolo VI
4 Piazza Loggia - Torre dell’Orologio
5 Museo della Mille Miglia
Viale della Rimembranza, 3
6 Museo di Scienze Naturali
Via Ozanam, 4
7 Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra
Via Gasparo da Salò, 13
8 Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo
Via Martinengo da Barco, 1
9 S. Clemente - Vicolo San Clemente
10 S. Faustino in Riposo - Via Musei
11 S. Francesco d’Assisi
Via S. Francesco
12 S. Giovanni Evangelista
e SS. Sacramento
Contrada S. Giovanni, 12
13 S. Giuseppe - Vicolo S. Giuseppe, 5
14 S. Lorenzo - Via Moretto
15 S. Maria Calchera
Piazzetta S. Maria in Calchera
16 S. Maria dei Miracoli 3
Corso Martiri della Libertà
17 S. Maria del Carmine
C.da Carmine - Vic. Manzone, 7
18 S. Maria della Carità - Via Musei, 41
19 S. Maria della Pace - Via Pace
20 S. Maria delle Grazie - Via Grazie, 13
21 S. Pietro in Oliveto - Via del Castello
22 S. Zeno al Foro - Piazza del Foro
23 Sant’Afra in S. Eufemia
Corso Magenta, 68
24 Sant’Agata - Corsetto Sant’Agata
25 Sant’Alessandro
P.tta Sant’Alessandro
26 Sant’Angela Merici - Via Crispi
27 Santa Giulia - Museo della Città
Via Musei, 81/b
28 SS. Corpo di Cristo - Via Piamarta, 9
29 Ss. Cosma e Damiano - Via Cairoli
30 SS. Faustino e Giovita
Via S. Faustino
31 Ss. Nazaro e Celso - Corso Matteotti
32 Teatro Grande - Corso Zanardelli
33 Tempio Capitolino e Teatro Romano Torbiere del Sebino (the peat bogs), in the southern part of
Via Musei, 57/a
34 Torre della Pallata
Corso Mameli, angolo Via Pace
35 Chiesa San Giorgio
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Brescia Municipality
To visit the monuments,
opening and closing times of Brescia.
Piazza Loggia, 6
Tel. 030.2400357 - 030.3553419
32 Teatro Grande
Pinacoteca
8 Tosio Martinengo
Idro lake Tourist Information
and Valle Sabbia Offices
Brescia offers countless
things to see and do:
The Valley known as Valle sabbia runs west
of the left coast of Lake Garda, stretching up
to Trentino. It reaches the peaks of the upper
Province of Brescia
the city, the lakes, Caffaro valley in the north and includes most
the valleys, the mountains, of the Brescian eastern pre-Alps.
Brescia - Via Musei, 32 - 25121 Brescia
culture, nature, The high mountains are covered in woods and offer a unique Tel +39.030.3749916 - +39.030.3749509 - Fax +39.030.3749982
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ood and wine, sport. variety of wildlife and vegetation. Among the 2,000-metre high
peaks stands Lake Idro, the paradise of nature lovers. Darfo Boario Terme - Vallecamonica
At 370 mt. above sea level, Idro is the highest lake Piazza Einaudi 2 - 25047 - Darfo Boario
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with lakeside activities. It is possible to practice any kinds
of sport (from tennis to horse-riding) and it’s the ideal place Desenzano – Lago di Garda
for sailing and windsurfing. Via Porto Vecchio, 34 - 25015 Desenzano
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The typical upper valley villages boast a rich collection
of paintings and wooden sculptures, the carving art being Edolo - Vallecamonica
Piazza Martiri Libertà, 2 - 25048 Edolo
Brescia, city of art. the peculiarity of this area (the tradition has been handed
on from father to son for centuries).
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A city best enjoyed on foot along the
The Bagolino Carnival, that takes place on the two days
Gardone Riviera - Lago di Garda
before Lent, is a real event: dancers and musicians wearing
21 streets of the old town, losing yourself among
traditional costumes dance and make jokes in the streets.
Corso Repubblica, 8 - 25083 Gardone Riviera
the monuments and architecture which tell the Tel +39.030.3748736 - Fax +39.0365.20347
city’s history through various architectural styles. iat.gardoneriviera@provincia.brescia.it
The simple, natural typical dishes vary according to season,
Have lunch in the shadow of historical churches, Iseo - Lago d’Iseo
17 ranging from mushrooms and game in winter to chicken and Lungolago Marconi, 2 c-d - 25049 Iseo
soak up the “Italian” atmosphere and personally
2 mixed grill in the summertime. Tel +39.030.980209 - Fax +39.030.981361
experience how easy it is to fall in love with the
It is also possible to enjoy lake perch and different varieties iat.iseo@tiscali.it
art and culture heritage contained within the city walls.
of trouts. Local dairy products are also delicious, in particular
Brescia is located conveniently close to art cities such Pontedilegno - Vallecamonica
goat cheese and the famous tasty Bagoss cheese.
as Milan, Bergamo, Cremona, Mantua, Verona, all of which Corso Milano, 41 - 25056 Pontedilegno
can be reached in less than one hour by car or train; Venice, Tel +39 030.3748761 - Fax +39 036491949
20 Parma, Como and Trento are less than two hours away.
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28 unter www.lagodidro.it Salò - Lago di Garda
www.vallesabbia.info Piazza S. Antonio 4 - 25087 Salò - Tel e Fax +39.0365.21423
For more information:
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12 36 7 Viale Marconi, 6 - 25019 Sirmione
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10 33 Toscolano Maderno - Lago di Garda
Piazza San Marco, 1 - 25088 Toscolano Maderno
34 4 Tel e Fax +39.0365.641330
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19 Franciacorta Lake Garda
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and Iseo lake Lake Garda is the most important
The gentle hills between the western suburbs
European lake, and it has always been
of Brescia and the southern coast of Lake Iseo
a renowned tourist area.
29 1 9 are called Franciacorta. The name is believed
The land is characterised by two colours that
to come from the Latin expression curtes franca, a land not
give a feeling of joy and peace: blue as the
subject to tax payment.
The traditional activity of vine cultivation dates back to the
waters illuminated by the sun, and green as the
gentle hills surrounding the lake.
Roman times: today Franciacorta is the most important
Thanks to the lake’s mediterranean climate, plants
15 5 italian sparkling wine, the only o¬ne to obtain the DOCG www.bresciatourism.it
11 certification and worldwide recognition.
and flowers flourish everywhere: vines, bougainvillae,
lemon groves, olive trees.
The best wineries are run by friendly producers and infopoint@bresciatourism.it
32 are located in charming historical buildings. It is possible
Apart from its clear waters, the lake has plenty to offer:
to taste local wines, getting to know their characteristic
tel. +39 030 2400357
23 nuances, and to purchase them at special prices.
art (the Vittoriale museum, the Art Nouveau villas), Piazza della Loggia, 6 BRESCIA
entertainment (water parks, concerts, shows, live clubs),
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nature (the lemon gardens, natural parks), sports (sailing,
Local recipes vary from meat dishes in the inland, famous in
windsurf, water ski, canyoning, rafting, paragliding,
the past for its livestock markets, to lake fish dishes along
16 trekking, mountaineering, climbing), shopping in the elegant info@bresciatourism.it
31 the Lake Iseo coasts. In Rovato, for example, you can enjoy
boutiques of the lake promenades.
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the typical manzo all’olio (beef cooked in oil), while tinca al
14 forno (stewed tench) is characteristic of Clusane d’Iseo. tel. +39 030 2400835
8 A visit to Franciacorta is a real journey through history.
Three beautiful golf courses are available o¬n the western 25121 Brescia – Italy
coast, and are renowned all over Europe. Spas and
There are several ancient abbeys, castles, 17th and
18th-century palaces that are open to visitors and are part of
top-quality wellness centres are also very well known.
Piazza del Vescovato 3
cultural itineraries of various local associations.
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Lake Garda is worth a visit also for its typical products such
26 Shopping is also a must in the area: wine, salami and local
as wine (high-quality red and white wines such as Groppello,
handicrafts such as the famous wrough iron objects -
in the 17th century the brusafer (burn-iron) enriched the hou-
Lugana and Garda Classico), extra-virgin olive oil, and
delicious traditional dishes based o¬n lake fish and spits.
ses with gates, balconies, pot-bellied window bars,
signs and coats of arms.
Worldwide famous painters, writers and artists like Goethe,
D’Annunzio, Ibsen and Lawrence lived here and from
Lake Iseo (or Sebino, as the Romans called it) is the 7th largest
the harmony of the lake drew inspiration for some of their
lake in Italy, and it’s one of the most charming and romantic.
important works.
For more information:
the lake, is a unique nature reserve in Europe: the 2 sqm area
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boasts several kinds of birds and in springtime the ponds are
covered with thousands of waterlilies. The Piramidi di Zone
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reserve is also an outstanding itinerary, with its rock
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www.lagodigarda.it
pyramids created by water erosion. Monte Isola, the largest
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Highlighted in different colours lake island in Europe, contributes to the magic of the lake.
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the recommended routes. For more information:
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www.igolfdelgarda.it
Maps courtesy of the Tourism Department of the Municipality
www.stradadelfranciacorta.it
www.lagodiseo.org
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Valle Camonica Valle Trompia
The two most important natural parks in the Valle Trompia has two souls: the Low Valley,
Alps, the Adamello and Stelvio parks, mark one of the richest industrial areas in Lombardy,
the northern border of Valle Camonica. and the Medium and High Valley, where
nature and silence prevail.
The valley is o¬ne of the biggest in Italy, The virtual boundary is the town of
stretching from Lake Iseo to the Province of Trento. Gardone Valtrompia, famous worldwide for its
Brescia plain It includes big forests, valleys, rocky mountains,
and a close network of paths and refuges that attract sports
arms production that dates back to the 16th century.
lovers. The modern ski resorts of Ponte di Legno-Tonale, Here the land is the real museum. Since ancient times
The Brescia plain represents the Corteno-Aprica, Borno and Montecampione are well-known
southern part of the province. the abundance of minerals and water have favoured the
by Italians and foreigners alike. development of iron production and manufacturing.
It’s an agricultural area, crossed by several It is even possible to ski in the summer, thanks to the huge
rivers. It has never been a proper tourist The recent revaluation of this traditional activity has led to
Presena glacier that ensures ski 365 days a year. the creation of the Iron Route, an itinerary that brings you
destination, but its natural and artistic
attractions are being discovered and into the old mines on board a train, accompanied by expert
Valle Camonica also boasts a rich historical and artistic guides. The visit is thrilling, both for adults and children.
appreciated by more and more visitors. heritage. Of particular interest are the rock engravings
that tell the ancient story of the Camuni, the population that The Miniera Avventura route is very amusing, too: you can
The wealth of the plain is reflected in its prosperous settled in the valley around 9,000 b.C.
old farms, and in the precious works of art that enrich enjoy the experience of crossing a river suspended to a steel
Several national and regional parks protect this fantastic cable, overcome obstacles walking on tree logs, pass on a
Welcome
churches and abbeys. collection, that was recognised as a World Heritage
To protect this strategic area from conquerers and armies suspended bridge. Safety of course is fully guaranteed.
by UNESCO: first site in Italy, site n.94
in transit, the local lords built several imposing castles
and fortified villas. Valtrompia has a rich food tradition: delicious cheese,
to Brescia
Beautiful little churches and chapels also enrich the small tasty meat dishes, game, trouts from the valley’s streams
36 Castello 4 Piazza Loggia 27 S.ta Maria in Solario The “Lowland” (as the plain is called) is easy to reach and
mountain villages; they contain real masterpieces of famous
painters and wood-carvers (a traditional activity in the valley).
are served in friendly family-run restaurants.
visit by bycicle. It boasts unexpected natural attractions Today you can still find several skilled craftsmen who create
such as local and regional parks characterised by slow For more information:
unique works of art. www.valtrompiaturismo.it
rivers, large forests and flourishing countryside.
www.valletrompia.it
Winter sports (ski, sled-dog, traditional snowshoe races,
The production of cheese is typical of the plain: ice skating), but also trekking, climbing, culture, tasty local
the famous Grana Padano; the soft, fresh robiola and cuisine, Italian fashion shops and spas, make Valcamonica a
crescenza; the tasty taleggio. Delicious cured meats are beautiful destination all over the year.
also renowned: salami, cotechino and soppressa.
These products can be purchased directly from the For more information:
producers. Other old cultivations such as einkorn have www.invallecamonica.it
recently been rediscovered and encouraged. www.vallecamonicaincoming.it
www.capodiponte.eu
For more information: www.adamelloski.com
www.pianurabresciana.it www.guidealpineadamello.it
Duomo Vecchio
33 Tempio Capitolino 20 S.ta Maria delle Grazie 3 e Duomo Nuovo