Brescia is a charming town in Italy, just a short drive or train ride from Milan. Awarded cultural capital of Italy in 2023, it's a hidden gem for those who want to appreciate music and history without the crowds.
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Restaurant & Bar
Fave eats in Brescia for the best quality yet affordable food & drinks!
I've tried them all & this is the best unli sushi in Brescia (and probably surrounding cities)! Looks pretty luxurious but the price is pretty standard with great service too. You won't have fresher unli seafood that this!
Maison D'Or - Il miglior ristorante giapponese a Brescia
Aperitivo with the most food in town and the best ambience as well, next to the giant koi pond and surrounded by nature. It's a sweet escape from the usual bustling aperitovo bar areas. It's also the most family-friendly option as it's near a playgro...
Mondo Liquido
The cafe with the best vibes in Brescia, without fuss. Perfect cafe to chat, work, or study (wifi works well). The coffee is good and so is the brunch, but food is very expensive. But because the staff is super warm and friendly, I keep coming back! ...
Tostato Cafe
The most beautiful cafe you will ever see in a grand theater that's over 2 centuries old! The price of coffee and sweets are just like the ones in other cafes, but here you can enjoy live music - could be an opera singer, a pianist, or a violinist. I...
Il Caffè del Teatro
Activities
The best things to do in Brescia, and all walking distance from the city center!
The best museum in Brescia and a hidden gem in Lombardy region, housing artefacts & ruins all the way from the 1st century. It's a beautiful former monastery built on ancient ruins. Free for locals and 8 EUR for visitors, sometimes 15 for some mo...
Museo di Santa Giulia
The best park for kids in Brescia, complete with a playground, a family restaurant, and a Koi pond. In the summer, the ecological houses area becomes a place for summer kindergarten. Very relaxing, surrounded by nature, but not a far walk from the ce...
AmbienteParco
For the opera, orchestra, or even coffee lovers! Brescia is known for musical arts. It also houses a magnificent cafe where you can simply have coffee and sweets (same price as cafes outside) while listenining to live piano or violin. Fun fact: Durin...
Teatro Grande
One of the last traditional examples of Romanesque rotundas in Italy, built starting the 11th century on a crypt dating back to the 6th century. Pieces of extraordinarily preserved mosaic art are found here!