Brescia



Brescia is a city located at the foot of the Alps in Lombardy Italy.
The city has had a fascinating history going back centuries. Even before it was conquered by the Romans in 225 BC, it already had a lot of history behind it. The signs of this history can still be seen everywhere in the old town of Brescia, although, the new town doesn't have much more to offer. Brescia is a city located at the foot of the Alps in Lombardy Italy. The city has had a fascinating history going back centuries. Even before it was conquered by the Romans in 225 BC, it already had a lot of history behind it. The signs of this history can still be seen everywhere in the old town of Brescia, although, the new town doesn't have much more to offer. The town and most of its attractions tend to get very crowded with visitors as well as locals, especially in the peak tourist seasons so visiting the city in off seasons is the best thing to do




Attractions



Of Brescia’s numerous churches, the Duomo Vecchio (Old Cathedral), on the Piazza Paolo VI stands out. Built in the 11th century, it is remarkable for its circular shape that was unusual in medieval times. The nearby Piazza della Loggia was constructed by the Venetians in the 15th century. It houses the Torre dell’Orologio (clock tower) with a gleaming astronomical clock flanked by moving statues that ring the hours. The Renaissance square is the site of the 13th-century Broletto civic offices, capped by the Torre del Pegol (Tower of Pegol), which was once a focal meeting point and the sound of its bells used to summon citizens.