Porta Venezia
Brescia
Visit Porta Venezia
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Roman Forum
Get a glimpse of the ancient city of Roman Brixia, which still exists in fragments such as this towering arcade of crumbling columns from the 1st century.
Santa Giulia Museum
Trace a timeline of Brescia’s rich heritage from prehistoric times to the 19th century at this museum and former convent complex.
Things to do
Brescia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Brescia: day trip to Botticino with wine tasting at Noventa
Brescia Hidden Legends: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest
The Lioness of Italy: A Brescia Self-Guided Walking Tour
Half-Day Food and Wine Experience in Franciacorta
Brescia Proibita: alla scoperta della storia osè della città
Top hotels in Porta Venezia
Hotel Sirmione Terme
"The staff were amazing accommodating all my needs"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Hotel Casa Scaligeri
"This is a fantastic hotel right in the middle of the historic center of Sirmione. The hotel is very clean and the room and bathroom were very nicely arranged and looked brand new. The staff was great and very helpful and friendly. The breakfast is served in their restaurant right across the pedestrian ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Hotel Porto Azzurro
"This is a smaller hotel but nice and in a quiet location. The rooms as clean, comfortable beds, just very small in size. We had to put our large luggage on top of the cabinet as there was no space on the floor. The pool is small but clean. Check in was fast and the front desk was very friendly and ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Agriturismo Pratello
"Ottima struttura"
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2025
Hotel Riviera
"Excellent service from the staff. Perfect location. We had one of the renovated rooms with a balcony and lake views and it was wonderful and worth any extra cost. Bathroom is simple but does the job, an upgraded shower would’ve been the cherry on top. Breakfast buffet was lovely, plenty of choice. ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Grand Hotel Terme Sirmione
"Third visit can’t fault the hotel at all restaurant is excellent lobster risotto a disaster but was changed immediately no problem would highly recommend it"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Porta Venezia
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.
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.
Centro Storico Nord
Check out the museums during your time in Centro Storico Nord. Hop around the Brescia area on the metro at San Faustino Station to see top sights like Piazza della Loggia and Santuario Santa Maria delle Grazie.
Lamarmora
While you're strolling through Lamarmora, you may want to check out the restaurants and gardens. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Lamarmora Station or Bresciadue Station.
Porta Milano
Travellers enjoy Porta Milano for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Freccia Rossa while you're in the area.
