Lombardy's second city, layered from Roman temple to Lombard monastery.
The Santa Giulia museum holds the gilded Winged Victory and Roman houses beneath its halls, while the Capitolium's reconstructed porch marks Vespasian's forum. Brescia is also the home of the Mille Miglia road race.
When to visit Brescia
Average highs and lows across the year.
What to see first
Santa Giulia Museum
Brescia's monastery-museum, descending through Lombard cloisters to Roman houses beneath.
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What to eat, and drink
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