Brescia (Lombardy)

Night view of Brescia with the New Cathedral and the Tower of Pégol

Palazzo della Loggia is Brescia City Hall

Panorama of Piazza del Mercato in Brescia

Brescia is a city in the region of Lombardy in northern Italy. It is situated at the foot of the Alps, a few kilometres from the lakes Garda and Iseo. The monumental archaeological area of the Roman forum and the monastic complex of San Salvatore-Santa Giulia have become a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of a group of seven inscribed as Longobards in Italy, Places of Power.

Lombardy Highlights

Travel Guide
aerial view
Discovering Pavia, From Noble Palaces to "Paradise" Cake

How the former Lombard capital went from old glory to near-obscurity, and why (and where) it's worth exploring.

Restaurants
Lido 84 restaurant
World's 50 Best Restaurants for 2022: Six Italian Restaurants that Made the List

Six Italian restaurants are featured in one of the culinary world's most influential lists.

Festival
MOR Restaurant & Beach Club as it geared up to host a key Como Lake Cocktail Week event.
Passionate Spirits: A Post-Party Look at Como Lake Cocktail Week

A writer heads lakeside in search of stars and stiff drinks, but finds more stirring things to discuss.

Travel Guide
Navigli
Exploring Porta Ticinese, Business-Driven Milan's Bohemian District

Porta Ticinese has a beguiling mix of old and new that draws a diverse, dynamic crowd to the area.

Made in Italy
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How to Own a Piece of Italian Design History

These objects from the permanent collection at Milan’s ADI Design Museum are recognized for excellence in Italian design, and all of them will fit in your suitcase.

What you can't miss in Lombardy

Where is Brescia

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Properties for sale in Lombardy

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Recipes From Lombardy

Recipes
soup
“Grated” Pasta Soup | Pasta Rasa

A hearty soup with quick grated pasta, a super easy comfort food dish for these post-holiday days. 

Recipes
Pasta alla zucca
“Escaped” Pumpkin Tortelli | Tortelli Scappati di Zucca alla Mantovana

In this recipe, the traditional Mantova’s traditional tortelli di zucca filling of roasted pumpkin, cheese, and spices is used instead as the pasta sauce. 
 

Recipes
La Veneziana
La Veneziana: The Classic Sweet Italian Breakfast

A yeasty roll, filled with just the right amount of vanilla pastry cream, this not-too-sweet brioche is a classic Italian breakfast treat. 
 

Recipes
Classic Milanese cutlet
Cotoletta alla Milanese
A classic veal chop Milano style!
Recipes
Pumpkin ravioli
Pumpkin Ravioli or Tortelli
Tortelli o Ravioli di Zucca
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How to become a tax resident in Italy?

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