Centro Storico Nord
Brescia
Visit Centro Storico Nord
Popular places to visit
Piazza della Loggia
Two starkly different themes have earned this beautiful old square its fame: superb Venetian architecture and a horrific terrorist attack in the 1970s.
Santuario Santa Maria delle Grazie
Marvel at rich Baroque decoration, precious artworks by the likes of Moretto and Grazio Cossali, and a pretty cloister in this 16th-century religious complex.
Mille Miglia Museum
Housed inside a monastic complex on the outskirts of Brescia, this automobile-themed museum chronicles the story of the historic Mille Miglia road race.
Brescia Castle
Explore this huge, hilltop castle complex to see a 14th-century keep now housing an arms museum as well as a granary that hosts a museum devoted to Italian unification.
Piazza del Duomo
Trace eight centuries of Brescia’s history in this central square, where medieval, Baroque and modern architecture chronicles the different faces of the city.
Palazzo Martinengo
View a virtual reconstruction of an ancient Roman forum and browse temporary art exhibits in the collections contained within this 17th-century palace.
Things to do
Brescia Hidden Legends: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest
Brescia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Half-Day Food and Wine Experience in Franciacorta
CSTRents - Brescia Segway PT Authorized Tour
Franciacorta Wine Tour from Milan with Tastings
Top hotels in Centro Storico Nord
Villa Rosa Hotel
The staff are phenomenal. But the hotel is next to a building site and they start early, not the hotel’s fault, but had I known before I booked I wouldn’t have booked. They moved us to a quieter room, but had the hotel been full it would have been tough, could not have asked for better service, the ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr, 2026
Hotel Berta
Amazing host! Very hospitable! Room was clean
Reviewed on 8 Feb, 2026
Grand Hotel Fasano
Best of best
Reviewed on 7 Nov, 2025
QC Grand Hotel Villa Arzaga Garda Spa & Golf
Amazing hotel and spa excellent value
Reviewed on 19 Mar, 2026
Villa Luisa Resort & Luxury Apartments
Ottimo resort. Personale gentilissimo, accogliente e professionale. Bella vista panoramica. Ottimo ristorante e ottima colazione. Camera confortevole con bellissima vista. Bagno ampio e comodo.
Reviewed on 31 Aug, 2025
Hotel Acquaviva del Garda
We brought our dog and newborn and everyone was so kind and accommodating. Beautiful place and great amenities.
Reviewed on 2 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Centro Storico Nord
Centro Storico Sud
Restaurants and shopping are some noteworthy features of Centro Storico Sud. Make a stop by Freccia Rossa while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Vittoria Station to get around town.
Porta Milano
Travellers enjoy Porta Milano for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Freccia Rossa while you're in the area.
Brescia Antica
You'll enjoy the archaeological sites and museums in Brescia Antica. You might want to make time for a stop at Palazzo Martinengo or Roman Forum.
Crocifissa di Rosa
You'll appreciate the historical sites during your time in Crocifissa di Rosa and you might want to plan a stop by Brescia Castle and Tempio Capitolino while you're in the area.
Borgo Trento
Even though there aren't top sights in Borgo Trento, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Brescia Castle. Jump on the metro at Marconi Station to see more of the city.
Fiumicello
Though Fiumicello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Santuario Santa Maria delle Grazie and Piazza della Loggia.
