Brescia travel guide

The "lioness" of Italy, mostly undiscovered by tourists

Brescia (in Lombard dialect called: Brèsa) is in the region of Lombardy in northern Italy. It is situated at the foot of the Alps, next to the Garda Lake and Iseo Lake. With a population of around 200,000, it is the second largest city in Lombardy; however its Province of Brescia,is one of the largest in Italy, with about 1,200,000 inhabitants. Brescia has been an important regional centre since pre-Roman times (the name comes from the latin name: Brixia) and a number of Roman and medieval monuments are preserved, among which is the prominent castle.

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A place not to miss if you are on holidays at Garda Lake. Check out the great art exhibitions at ... more

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