Piazza della Loggia
An elegant Renaissance square dominated by Palazzo della Loggia and the clock tower.
Tickets →Brescia, Italy
Brescia: airports, things to do and where to stay
Brescia is a Lombard city with a rich Roman, medieval and Renaissance heritage, a World Heritage monumental complex and a castle on Cidneo Hill.
Brescia airports
From the airport to central Brescia
Brescia Montichiari (Gabriele d’Annunzio) airport is about 16 km from central Brescia.
Taxi
Taxi service on request. Brescia is about 18 km away, some 20-25 min by car; it is best to book ahead.
Brescia
Things to do in Brescia
Capitolium
The 1st-century Roman temple in the old forum, one of the best-preserved Roman monuments in northern Italy.
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Castello di Brescia
The fortress on Cidneo Hill, with walls, bastions and views over the whole city.
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Duomo vecchio e Duomo nuovo
Two cathedrals side by side on Piazza Paolo VI: the Romanesque Rotonda, from the 11th century, and the Baroque new cathedral.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Brescia?
Brescia is served by Brescia Montichiari (Gabriele d’Annunzio) (VBS).
How far is the airport from central Brescia?
Brescia Montichiari (Gabriele d’Annunzio) airport is about 16 km from central Brescia.
How do I get from the airport to central Brescia?
From Brescia Montichiari (Gabriele d’Annunzio) airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Brescia?
Highlights of Brescia include Piazza della Loggia, Capitolium, Castello di Brescia, and Duomo vecchio e Duomo nuovo.
Photo credits
- Piazza della Loggia: This Photo was taken by Wolfgang Moroder. Feel free to use my photos, but please mention me as the author and send me a message. This image is not in the public domain. Please respect the copyright protection. It may only be used according to the rules mentioned here. This specifically excludes use in social media, if applicable terms of the licenses listed here not appropriate. Please do not upload an updated image here without consultation with the Author. The author would like to make corrections only at his own source. This ensures that the changes are preserved.Please if you think that any changes should be required, please inform the author.Otherwise you can upload a new image with a new name. Please use one of the templates derivative or extract., CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Capitolium: This Photo was taken by Wolfgang Moroder. Feel free to use my photos, but please mention me as the author and send me a message. This image is not in the public domain. Please respect the copyright protection. It may only be used according to the rules mentioned here. This specifically excludes use in social media, if applicable terms of the licenses listed here not appropriate. Please do not upload an updated image here without consultation with the Author. The author would like to make corrections only at his own source. This ensures that the changes are preserved.Please if you think that any changes should be required, please inform the author.Otherwise you can upload a new image with a new name. Please use one of the templates derivative or extract., CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Castello di Brescia: This Photo was taken by Wolfgang Moroder. Feel free to use my photos, but please mention me as the author and send me a message. This image is not in the public domain. Please respect the copyright protection. It may only be used according to the rules mentioned here. This specifically excludes use in social media, if applicable terms of the licenses listed here not appropriate. Please do not upload an updated image here without consultation with the Author. The author would like to make corrections only at his own source. This ensures that the changes are preserved.Please if you think that any changes should be required, please inform the author.Otherwise you can upload a new image with a new name. Please use one of the templates derivative or extract., CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Duomo vecchio e Duomo nuovo: This Photo was taken by Wolfgang Moroder. Feel free to use my photos, but please mention me as the author and send me a message. This image is not in the public domain. Please respect the copyright protection. It may only be used according to the rules mentioned here. This specifically excludes use in social media, if applicable terms of the licenses listed here not appropriate. Please do not upload an updated image here without consultation with the Author. The author would like to make corrections only at his own source. This ensures that the changes are preserved.Please if you think that any changes should be required, please inform the author.Otherwise you can upload a new image with a new name. Please use one of the templates derivative or extract., CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons