Group trips to Brescia

BRESCIA TO ENJOY TOGETHER

Brescia welcomes organised groups, associations and parties, offering a wide range of cultural, historical and naturalistic proposals.

With our tips and advice, the city proves to be an ideal destination for customised itineraries, combining museum visits, thematic routes and opportunities for open-air discovery.

TIPS FOR VISITING THE CITY CENTRE

  • Santa Giulia Complex - one of the most important civic museums in Italy, housed in an ancient Lombard monastery: a journey through the history of the city from the Roman period to the Renaissance, with mosaics, frescoes and archaeological finds.
  • Piazza del Foro and the Capitolium of Brixia - UNESCO site, the heart of Roman Brescia with the Capitoline Temple, the theatre and the city forum.
  • Via dei Musei - A cultural walk from Piazza della Loggia to the Monastery of Santa Giulia, passing historic buildings and museums along the ancient Roman road.
  • Piazza della Loggia - A Renaissance centrepiece with its 15th-century Loggia, astronomical clock and monument to 'Bella Italia'.
  • Piazza Paolo VI (Duomo Vecchio and Duomo Nuovo) - A stunning urban space home to the Duomo Vecchio (“Old Cathedral”), a rare circular medieval example, next to the Duomo Nuovo (“New Cathedral”), replete with Baroque and Rococo elements, flanked by the civic tower of the Broletto Palace.
  • Tosio Martinengo Art Gallery (Palazzo Martinengo da Barco) - Collections of paintings from the 14th to the 19th century, with masterpieces by Raphael, Savoldo and Hayez, as well as decorative arts.
  • Brescia Castle - One of Europe's most imposing fortresses, housing the "Luigi Marzoli" Arms Museum and the “Lioness of Italy” Museum of the Risorgimento.

OTHER DESTINATIONS IN AND AROUND THE CITY

  • Historic Car Museum Brescia 1927/1957 – In the former monastery of Sant'Eufemia, it tells the story of the legendary car race.
  • Museum of Natural Sciences – Collections dedicated to fauna, geology, and ecosystems, with interactive labs for all ages.
  • Hills Park – Natural area with trails, views, and equipped areas, ideal for outdoor days.
  • Quarries Park – Redeveloped area with lakes and nature trails, perfect for outdoor activities.