The Urban District of Commerce

The network that unites shops, workshops, artisans and services in the heart of Brescia.

DUC+1000 activities2,000 EVENTS PER YEAR

In addition to a cultural and artistic heritage well worth exploring, Brescia has a wide range of commercial activities ranging from shops and craft workshops to professional studios, bars and restaurants.

Easily to reach also by public transport thanks to the city’s efficient urban transport network, the city centre offers events and initiatives all year round.

The perimeter of the DUC - Urban Trade District includes the part of the city that lies inside the Venetian walls, the Carmine district, via Einaudi and the railway station, and within it you can experience first-hand the synergy of culture, events and services that makes Brescia a unique centre of attraction.

BUSINESS VOCATIONS

The Urban Trade District is home to more than 1,400 businesses including historical shops and modern sales outlets, offering a variety of products to satisfy all needs: a bustling centre where shopping and cultural discovery intertwine every day.

Bars, cafés, restaurants and other typical venues bring a buzz to the historical centre of Brescia, offering surprising gastronomic experiences: the DUC becomes a meeting point to enjoy local and international flavours in a lively and welcoming context ideal at any time of the day.

In between its palaces and monuments, the heart of the city hosts offices, professional studios and innovative services that foster connections between businesses and customers. By promoting efficiency, networking and economic development, the DUC makes the centre a strategic hub for work and professional relations.

With the aim of enhancing local tradition and creativity, the DUC also includes workshops and artisan shops where you can buy original, high-quality products: an experience that combines trade and culture in equal measure, honouring the craftsmanship and passion found in these streets.