Brescia

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

Culture

Gabriele Basilico’s Milan: What the “Boring” Corners of Italy’s Design Capital Can Reveal

Ten years after the Milanese photographer Gabriele Basilico’s death, a new exhibition highlights his four-decade career of exploring the dynamic city’s marginal spaces.

Food & Drink

In Renowned Wine Regions of Italy, the Allure of Gin is Growing

In Le Langhe and beyond, increasing numbers of distillers are putting Italy on the map as a destination for the juniper-y spirit sipped by James Bond. But are they all created equal?

Italy in Brief

Low-Cost Carrier Ryanair Cuts Flights to Sardinia and Sicily, Criticizing New Italian Directive

Low-cost carrier Ryanair announced an 8% reduction in flights to and from Sardinia this winter, with similar changes in the pipeline for Sicily.

Italy in Brief

Silvio Berlusconi, leader of the Forza Italia party and former prime minister of Italy, in 2018 / Photo: Alessia Pierdomenico via Shutterstock

Is the Death of Silvio Berlusconi the End of an Era — or Just the Beginning?

The cult of Berlusconi seized Italian society at the end of the 20th century and never let up. The tycoon-turned-politician’s influence went beyond Italian business and politics, leaving a global mark.

Culture

Alessandro Mahmoud, stage name Mahmood, at the microphone

Sanremo to Under the Sea: Mahmood Shakes Up the World of Italian Dubbing in “The Little Mermaid”

Since winning the Sanremo song contest in 2019, Italian pop star Mahmood, who voices Sebastian in the new Italian version of The Little Mermaid, has gone from music world disrupter to beloved mainstay.

What you can't miss in Lombardy

Where is Brescia

Top Experiences in Lombardy

Best places to stay in Lombardy

Hotel

Rainbow House Bed & Breakfast

Lombardy, Lecco Province, Esino Lario

Properties for sale in Lombardy

Villa in Gonzaga

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Bellagio – Lake Como (CO), unique top floor apartment with stunning lake view. Ref.01l 0

Apartment in Bellagio

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Recipes From Lombardy

Recipes

Pasta Rasa: “Grated” Pasta Soup

Try this hearty soup with quick grated pasta for a super-easy cold-weather comfort food.

Recipes

Mantova-Style Pumpkin Pasta, Perfect for Fall

In this savory autumnal recipe, Mantova’s traditional tortelli di zucca filling of roasted pumpkin, cheese and spices is used instead as a free-form pasta sauce.

Recipes