5 days in Brescia Itinerary

As the second largest city in Lombardy after Milan, Brescia has served as an important hub of commerce and culture since pre-Roman times.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Brescia: Gardaland Park (in Castelnuovo del Garda), Castello Scaligero (in Sirmione) and Lago di Garda (in Garda). The adventure continues: take in the awesome beauty at Mountbaldo, explore the historical opulence of Brescia Castle, contemplate the long history of Piazza Paolo VI, and get a sense of history and politics at Piazza della Loggia.

To see where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Brescia attractions site.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Il Caravaggio International Airport, Verona Villafranca Airport and Milano Linate Airport. Expect a daytime high around 88°F in July, and nighttime lows around 66°F.