Brescia
Italy · LombardiaIT
City and comune in the region of Lombardy, Italy
Brescia is a city and comune (municipality) in the region of Lombardy, in Italy. It is situated at the foot of the Alps, a few kilometers from the lakes Garda and Iseo. With a population of 201,342, it is the second largest city in Lombardy, the fourth largest in northwest Italy and it is the northernmost Italian city among those with over 200,000 inhabitants. The urban area of Brescia extends beyond the administrative city limits and has a population of 672,822, while over 1.5 million people live in its metropolitan area. The city is the administrative capital of the Province of Brescia, one of the largest in Italy, with over 1.2 million inhabitants.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 196,446
- Coordinates
- 45.536, 10.215
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Elevation
- 149 m
Overview of Brescia
In Lombardia, Italy, Brescia stands out as a medium-sized town. Some 196,446 inhabitants call it home. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards culture, nature and sports.
Things to do in Brescia
Culture in Brescia
(3)The culture shortlist for Brescia: Cathedrals, Churches and Museums. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Brescia. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nature in Brescia
(2)Looking for nature? Brescia has Lakes and Valleys. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Brescia's own activity tags.
Sports in Brescia
(2)Looking for sports? Brescia has Hunting and Skateboard. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Brescia's own activity tags.
Wellness in Brescia
(2)For wellness, expect Farms and Ranches. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Brescia's own activity tags.
Adventure in Brescia
(1)On the adventure side, Brescia offers Shooting Ranges. All of it is drawn from Brescia's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Brescia
(1)Brescia records Casinos under nightlife. All of it is drawn from Brescia's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Brescia
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Lombardia; once there, walking covers most of Brescia. The local time zone is Europe/Rome.
Similar destinations
Places near Brescia that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brescia known for?
- Brescia is mainly a destination for culture, nature and sports, set in Lombardia, Italy with around 196,446 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Brescia?
- You can plan around Cathedrals, Churches, Museums, Lakes and Valleys in Brescia. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Brescia?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
- Where is Brescia located?
- Administratively, Brescia sits in Lombardia, Italy — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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