Brescia​

The capital of an eponymous province and the second most populous city in Lombardy, Brescia offers a mixture of architectural styles and no shortage of fascinating sights.

It lies just off the main motorway between Milan to its west and Verona to its east, with Lake Garda just a short distance away. 

Within the city itself, one of the star attractions is the UNESCO-listed Museo di Santa Giulia while Brescia Castle looks down on the city from a commanding hilltop perch. 
​​Category: Major Cities of Italy

Region: Lombardy

Regional district: Capital of Brescia Province

Population: 198,536

Top sights: Museo di Santa Giulia, Brescia Castle

By car: Milan Bergamo Airport - 36 minutes (51 km)
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