Brescia: Historic City Center & UNESCO Sites Walking Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Join a 2.5-hour Brescia walking tour through UNESCO World Heritage sites and monumental squares. Accompanied by a licensed guide, you will discover the soul of the "Lioness of Italy," a city with an extraordinary historical stratification.
Highlights of the tour:
- Roman Brixia: Piazza del Foro, the Capitoline Temple (73 AD), and the Roman Theatre—some of the best-preserved archaeological treasures in Northern Italy.
- Piazza Paolo VI: A unique setting featuring two Cathedrals side-by-side—the Romanesque "Duomo Vecchio" and the majestic "Duomo Nuovo"—alongside the medieval Palazzo del Broletto.
- Piazza della Loggia: The Renaissance heart of the city with its Venetian influence, featuring the Palazzo della Loggia and the iconic Astronomical Clock Tower with the "Macc de le ure" mechanical figures.
- Piazza Vittoria: A prime example of 20th-century Italian Rationalism.
An engaging journey filled with secrets and anecdotes, with the flexibility to customize the route toward Piazza Arnaldo or other hidden corners. Discover Brescia, an open-air museum that will truly surprise you.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Tempio Capitolino e Piazza del Foro
Piazza del Foro represents the beating heart of ancient Roman Brixia and is one of the most important and best-preserved archaeological complexes in Northern Italy, now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dominated by the imposing Capitoline Temple (73 AD), built by Emperor Vespasian, the square offers an extraordinary glimpse into Imperial life. Here, the majestic white marble Corinthian columns and the remains of the nearby Roman Theatre still bear witness to Brescia's ancient role as the region's primary political and religious center.
Piazza Paolo VI
Piazza Paolo VI, historically known as Piazza del Duomo, represents the medieval and spiritual heart of Brescia, offering an architectural landscape unique in Italy due to the presence of two cathedrals standing side by side. The square is dominated by the contrast between the Romanesque solemnity of the Duomo Vecchio (Old Cathedral), with its rare 11th-century circular plan, and the Baroque-Neoclassical majesty of the Duomo Nuovo (New Cathedral), featuring an imposing marble facade and one of the highest domes in Italy. Completing this extraordinary historical palimpsest is the Palazzo del Broletto, the ancient center of medieval civic power; with its tower and portico, it embodies the perfect balance between religious and civil authority that has shaped the city's identity.
What‘s Included
Licensed tour guide
Headphones (from 11 participants)
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Extras
Options
Shared tour in Italian
Private tour
Reviews
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Trip to the largest Italian lake
faustoc917,Sep 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Salo'e Desenzano are 2 very interesting places that the Francesca Guide introduced us with very captivating information. Not to be missed is the Roman Villa of Desenzano!!! The lakefront is relaxing and allows you to enjoy panoramic views.
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