The Lioness of Italy: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Brescia

Highlights

• 2,000 Years of History
• Key Landmarks
• Flexible Exploration

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Castello di Brescia

   Pass by

   Witness history as you pass by the iconic castle that was started by Holy Roman Emperor John of Bohemia in 1330

2. 2

   Stop 2

   Pass by

   Pass by this historic memorial dedicated to the victims of terrorism and political violence which plagued Italy.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   Pass by

   Sneak a peak at one of the most well preserved archeological sites in Italy and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   Pass by

   Witness ancient history as you walk by this site, built during the Flavian dynasty between 69 and 96 CE.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   Pass by

   Walk through history past this vast complex that includes the church of Santa Maria del Solario, the basilica of San Salvatore, the monastic choir, a Roman domus, a statue garden and the UNESCO corridor.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   Pass by

   Pass by the church dedicated to Saint Clement, the 4th pope of Rome, who died in 101 BCE.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   Pass by

   Walk by this museum, containing ethnic instruments from all over the world, including ones made of dead armadillos and a very early version of the saxophone made by Adolph Sax.

8. 8

   Teatro Grande

   Pass by

   Pass by this legendary theatre, built in the 1600s, named in honour of Napoleon Bonaparte, who ruled over parts of Italy during his time in the spotlight.

Before you go

Location