Lower Brescia
Lower Brescia
Fields, farmsteads, villages that are not in a hurry.
Lower Brescia is the flatland heart of the province: an authentic, agricultural territory, crossed by waterways and landscapes that change with the seasons.
Among nature reserves, country roads and rural stories, it is the right place for those who love to explore without rushing.
Because here, at every step, there is something worth seeing.
Municipalities and territory
Western Lower Brescia
Azzano Mella
Bagnolo Mella
Berlingo
Borgo San Giacomo
Castelcovati
Castel Mella
Castrezzato
Chiari
Comezzano-Cizzago
Maclodio
Orzinuovi
Orzivecchi
Palazzolo sull'Oglio
Pompiano
Pontoglio
Roccafranca
Roncadelle
Rudiano
Travagliato
Trenzano
Urago d'Oglio
Villachiara
Central Lower Brescia
Alfianello
Azzano Mella
Barbariga
Bassano Bresciano
Borgo San Giacomo
Brandico
Capriano del Colle
Cigole
Corzano
Dello
Lograto
Longhena
Manerbio
Milzano
Offlaga
Pavone Mella
Pontevico
Pralboino
Quinzano d'Oglio
San Gervasio Bresciano
Seniga
Torbole Casaglia
Verolanuova
Verolavecchia.
Eastern Lower Brescia
Acquafredda
Calcinato
Calvisano
Carpenedolo
Castenedolo
Fiesse
Gambara
Ghedi
Isorella
Leno
Montichiari
Remedello
Visano
WHAT TO SEE
- Monte Netto Park
- Oglio River Park
- Mella River Park
- Strone River Park
- Padernello Forest
- Pieve church of San Pancrazio
- Bonoris Castle
- Cathedral of Montichiari
- Lechi Museum
- Pasinetti Art Gallery
- Castle of Padernello
- San Vigilio Bridge
- Roman Minor Basilica of San Lorenzo
- Palazzo Gambara
- Castel Merlino
- Church of the Disciplini
- Rocca San Giorgio
- Martinengo Castle in Barco
- Castle of Palazzolo
- Ancient Pieve church of Palazzolo
- Church of Santa Maria Assunta
- Archaeological Museum of Manerbio
- Church of San Lorenzo Martire
- Torretta Rossa
- Morcelli Library Foundation Repossi Art Gallery
- Villa Mazzotti
- Cathedral of Chiari
- Civic Tower
- Civic Archaeological Museum of Remedello
- Tower of the Castle of Remedello
- Church and Oratory of the Disciplini
- Shrine of the Madonna della Pieve
- Church of Saints Pietro and Paolo
EVENTS AND TRADITIONS
- San Faustino Fair (Brescia and neighbouring municipalities) – religious and popular celebration with stalls, shows and typical products of Brescia’s plain.
- Risotto di Barbariga Festival – autumn event dedicated to Bariloca and other typical dishes of the peasant tradition.
- Gottolengo Potato Festival – a gastronomic event that celebrates the quality and versatility of the local potato.
- San Giuseppe Fair (Chiari, Orzinuovi, Verolavecchia) – market exhibition and traditional appointment among villages and farmhouses.
- Cooked Salami of Quinzano Festival – festival dedicated to the typical butchery of Lower Brescia, with tastings and entertainment.
- Grana Padano PDO Festival – events and tastings in the municipalities where the renowned cheese is produced.
- Palio delle Contrade di Ghedi – historical re-enactment and competition between neighbourhoods with parades, games and shows.
- Casoncello and Bariloca Festival (Barbariga and surrounding areas) – celebration of fresh pasta and traditional autumn dishes.
- Feast of Sant’Antonio Abate – peasant tradition with blessing of animals and religious celebrations in the villages of the plain.
- Christmas markets in historic villages – small markets with local crafts, typical products and cultural events, especially in Chiari, Montichiari and Orzinuovi.
Food and wine
Flavours of the lower Brescia area
Bariloca di Barbariga
Casoncelli di Barbariga pasta
Calvisano caviar
Anesone Triduo di Orzinuovi liqueur
Montenetto di Brescia PGI wine
Capriano del Colle PDO wine
Berlingo Salami
Cooked salami of Quinzano
Grana padano PDO cheese
San Paolo spelt
Gottolengo potato
Bitter root of Mairano