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Welcometo Brescia

BRESCIATOURISMPiazza del Vescovato 325121 Brescia – Italytel. +39 030 2400835fax +39 030 3774020info@bresciatourism.it

INFO POINT TURISTICOPiazza della Loggia, 6 BRESCIAtel. +39 030 2400357infopoint@bresciatourism.it

www.bresciatourism.it

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Piazza Loggia S.ta Maria in SolarioCastelloTeatro Grande

S.ta Maria delle GrazieDuomo Vecchioe Duomo NuovoTempio Capitolino

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PinacotecaTosio Martinengo8

Tourist InformationOffices

Province of Brescia

1 Biblioteca Queriniana - Via Mazzini, 12 Castello - Via Castello3 Duomo Nuovo e Vecchio, Broletto Piazza Paolo VI4 Piazza Loggia - Torre dell’Orologio5 Museo della Mille Miglia Viale della Rimembranza, 36 Museo di Scienze Naturali Via Ozanam, 47 Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra Via Gasparo da Salò, 138 Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo Via Martinengo da Barco, 19 S. Clemente - Vicolo San Clemente10 S. Faustino in Riposo - Via Musei11 S. Francesco d’Assisi Via S. Francesco12 S. Giovanni Evangelista e SS. Sacramento Contrada S. Giovanni, 1213 S. Giuseppe - Vicolo S. Giuseppe, 514 S. Lorenzo - Via Moretto15 S. Maria Calchera Piazzetta S. Maria in Calchera 16 S. Maria dei Miracoli Corso Martiri della Libertà17 S. Maria del Carmine C.da Carmine - Vic. Manzone, 718 S. Maria della Carità - Via Musei, 4119 S. Maria della Pace - Via Pace 20 S. Maria delle Grazie - Via Grazie, 1321 S. Pietro in Oliveto - Via del Castello22 S. Zeno al Foro - Piazza del Foro23 Sant’Afra in S. Eufemia Corso Magenta, 6824 Sant’Agata - Corsetto Sant’Agata25 Sant’Alessandro P.tta Sant’Alessandro26 Sant’Angela Merici - Via Crispi27 Santa Giulia - Museo della Città Via Musei, 81/b28 SS. Corpo di Cristo - Via Piamarta, 929 Ss. Cosma e Damiano - Via Cairoli30 SS. Faustino e Giovita Via S. Faustino31 Ss. Nazaro e Celso - Corso Matteotti32 Teatro Grande - Corso Zanardelli33 Tempio Capitolino e Teatro Romano Via Musei, 57/a34 Torre della Pallata Corso Mameli, angolo Via Pace35 Chiesa San Giorgio36 TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE. Brescia Municipality To visit the monuments, opening and closing times Piazza Loggia, 6 Tel. 030.2400357 - 030.3553419

Landmarksof Brescia City

Highlighted in different colours the recommended routes.

Maps courtesy of the Tourism Department of the Municipality of Brescia.

Ph.: Courtesy of the Municipality of Brescia, Department of Tourism; Bresciatourism

Brescia, city of art.A city best enjoyed on foot along thestreets of the old town, losing yourself amongthe monuments and architecture which tell thecity’s history through various architectural styles.Have lunch in the shadow of historical churches,soak up the “Italian” atmosphere and personallyexperience how easy it is to fall in love with theart and culture heritage contained within the city walls. Brescia is located conveniently close to art cities suchas Milan, Bergamo, Cremona, Mantua, Verona, all of which can be reached in less than one hour by car or train; Venice, Parma, Como and Trento are less than two hours away.

For more information: www.comune.brescia.it www.stradadelvinocollideilongobardi.it

The second largestprovince in Italy,Brescia offers countless things to see and do:the city, the lakes,the valleys, the mountains, culture, nature, ood and wine, sport.

Franciacortaand Iseo lakeThe gentle hills between the western suburbsof Brescia and the southern coast of Lake Iseoare called Franciacorta. The name is believedto come from the Latin expression curtes franca, a land not subject to tax payment. The traditional activity of vine cultivation dates back to the Roman times: today Franciacorta is the most important italian sparkling wine, the only o¬ne to obtain the DOCG certification and worldwide recognition.The best wineries are run by friendly producers andare located in charming historical buildings. It is possibleto taste local wines, getting to know their characteristic nuances, and to purchase them at special prices.

Local recipes vary from meat dishes in the inland, famous in the past for its livestock markets, to lake fish dishes along the Lake Iseo coasts. In Rovato, for example, you can enjoy the typical manzo all’olio (beef cooked in oil), while tinca al forno (stewed tench) is characteristic of Clusane d’Iseo.A visit to Franciacorta is a real journey through history.There are several ancient abbeys, castles, 17th and18th-century palaces that are open to visitors and are part of cultural itineraries of various local associations.Shopping is also a must in the area: wine, salami and local handicrafts such as the famous wrough iron objects -in the 17th century the brusafer (burn-iron) enriched the hou-ses with gates, balconies, pot-bellied window bars,signs and coats of arms.

Lake Iseo (or Sebino, as the Romans called it) is the 7th largest lake in Italy, and it’s one of the most charming and romantic.

Torbiere del Sebino (the peat bogs), in the southern part of the lake, is a unique nature reserve in Europe: the 2 sqm area boasts several kinds of birds and in springtime the ponds are covered with thousands of waterlilies. The Piramidi di Zone reserve is also an outstanding itinerary, with its rock pyramids created by water erosion. Monte Isola, the largest lake island in Europe, contributes to the magic of the lake.

For more information:www.cooptur.itwww.stradadelfranciacorta.it www.lagodiseo.orgwww.agenzialagoiseofranciacorta.it

Valle CamonicaThe two most important natural parks in theAlps, the Adamello and Stelvio parks, markthe northern border of Valle Camonica.

The valley is o¬ne of the biggest in Italy,stretching from Lake Iseo to the Province of Trento.It includes big forests, valleys, rocky mountains,and a close network of paths and refuges that attract sports lovers. The modern ski resorts of Ponte di Legno-Tonale, Corteno-Aprica, Borno and Montecampione are well-known by Italians and foreigners alike.It is even possible to ski in the summer, thanks to the huge Presena glacier that ensures ski 365 days a year.

Valle Camonica also boasts a rich historical and artisticheritage. Of particular interest are the rock engravingsthat tell the ancient story of the Camuni, the population that settled in the valley around 9,000 b.C.Several national and regional parks protect this fantastic collection, that was recognised as a World Heritageby UNESCO: first site in Italy, site n.94

Beautiful little churches and chapels also enrich the small mountain villages; they contain real masterpieces of famous painters and wood-carvers (a traditional activity in the valley). Today you can still find several skilled craftsmen who create unique works of art.

Winter sports (ski, sled-dog, traditional snowshoe races, ice skating), but also trekking, climbing, culture, tasty local cuisine, Italian fashion shops and spas, make Valcamonica a beautiful destination all over the year.

For more information: www.invallecamonica.itwww.vallecamonicaincoming.it www.capodiponte.euwww.adamelloski.comwww.guidealpineadamello.it

Idro lakeand Valle SabbiaThe Valley known as Valle sabbia runs westof the left coast of Lake Garda, stretching upto Trentino. It reaches the peaks of the upperCaffaro valley in the north and includes mostof the Brescian eastern pre-Alps.

The high mountains are covered in woods and offer a unique variety of wildlife and vegetation. Among the 2,000-metre high peaks stands Lake Idro, the paradise of nature lovers.At 370 mt. above sea level, Idro is the highest lakein Lombardy and combines the charme of a mountain area with lakeside activities. It is possible to practice any kindsof sport (from tennis to horse-riding) and it’s the ideal placefor sailing and windsurfing.

The typical upper valley villages boast a rich collectionof paintings and wooden sculptures, the carving art beingthe peculiarity of this area (the tradition has been handedon from father to son for centuries).The Bagolino Carnival, that takes place on the two days before Lent, is a real event: dancers and musicians wearing traditional costumes dance and make jokes in the streets.

The simple, natural typical dishes vary according to season, ranging from mushrooms and game in winter to chicken and mixed grill in the summertime.It is also possible to enjoy lake perch and different varieties of trouts. Local dairy products are also delicious, in particular goat cheese and the famous tasty Bagoss cheese.

For more information:unter www.lagodidro.itwww.vallesabbia.infowww.bagolinoweb.it

Lake GardaLake Garda is the most importantEuropean lake, and it has always beena renowned tourist area.

The land is characterised by two colours thatgive a feeling of joy and peace: blue as thewaters illuminated by the sun, and green as thegentle hills surrounding the lake.Thanks to the lake’s mediterranean climate, plantsand flowers flourish everywhere: vines, bougainvillae,lemon groves, olive trees.

Apart from its clear waters, the lake has plenty to offer:art (the Vittoriale museum, the Art Nouveau villas),entertainment (water parks, concerts, shows, live clubs), nature (the lemon gardens, natural parks), sports (sailing, windsurf, water ski, canyoning, rafting, paragliding,trekking, mountaineering, climbing), shopping in the elegant boutiques of the lake promenades.

Three beautiful golf courses are available o¬n the western coast, and are renowned all over Europe. Spas andtop-quality wellness centres are also very well known.

Lake Garda is worth a visit also for its typical products such as wine (high-quality red and white wines such as Groppello, Lugana and Garda Classico), extra-virgin olive oil, anddelicious traditional dishes based o¬n lake fish and spits.

Worldwide famous painters, writers and artists like Goethe, D’Annunzio, Ibsen and Lawrence lived here and fromthe harmony of the lake drew inspiration for some of their important works.

For more information:www.rivieradeilimoni.it www.gardavaltenesi.comwww.sirmionehotel.comwww.lagodigarda.itwww.stradadeivini.itwww.hotelspromotion.comwww.gardariviera.comwww.igolfdelgarda.it

Valle TrompiaValle Trompia has two souls: the Low Valley,one of the richest industrial areas in Lombardy,and the Medium and High Valley, wherenature and silence prevail.The virtual boundary is the town ofGardone Valtrompia, famous worldwide for itsarms production that dates back to the 16th century.

Here the land is the real museum. Since ancient timesthe abundance of minerals and water have favoured thedevelopment of iron production and manufacturing.The recent revaluation of this traditional activity has led to the creation of the Iron Route, an itinerary that brings you into the old mines on board a train, accompanied by expert guides. The visit is thrilling, both for adults and children.

The Miniera Avventura route is very amusing, too: you can enjoy the experience of crossing a river suspended to a steel cable, overcome obstacles walking on tree logs, pass on a suspended bridge. Safety of course is fully guaranteed.

Valtrompia has a rich food tradition: delicious cheese, tasty meat dishes, game, trouts from the valley’s streamsare served in friendly family-run restaurants.

For more information:www.valtrompiaturismo.itwww.valletrompia.it

Brescia plainThe Brescia plain represents thesouthern part of the province.It’s an agricultural area, crossed by severalrivers. It has never been a proper touristdestination, but its natural and artisticattractions are being discovered andappreciated by more and more visitors.

The wealth of the plain is reflected in its prosperousold farms, and in the precious works of art that enrich churches and abbeys.To protect this strategic area from conquerers and armies in transit, the local lords built several imposing castles and fortified villas.

The “Lowland” (as the plain is called) is easy to reach and visit by bycicle. It boasts unexpected natural attractions such as local and regional parks characterised by slow rivers, large forests and flourishing countryside.

The production of cheese is typical of the plain:the famous Grana Padano; the soft, fresh robiola and crescenza; the tasty taleggio. Delicious cured meats are also renowned: salami, cotechino and soppressa.These products can be purchased directly from the producers. Other old cultivations such as einkorn have recently been rediscovered and encouraged.

For more information: www.pianurabresciana.it

Brescia - Via Musei, 32 - 25121 BresciaTel +39.030.3749916 - +39.030.3749509 - Fax +39.030.3749982promozione.turismo@provincia.brescia.it

Darfo Boario Terme - Vallecamonica Piazza Einaudi 2 - 25047 - Darfo BoarioTel. +39.030.3748751 - Fax +39.0364.532280iat.boarioterme@provincia.brescia.it

Desenzano – Lago di GardaVia Porto Vecchio, 34 - 25015 Desenzano Tel +39.030.3748726 - Fax +39.0309144209iat.desenzano@provincia.brescia.it

eDolo - VallecamonicaPiazza Martiri Libertà, 2 - 25048 Edolo Tel +39. 030.3748756 - Fax + 39. 0364.71065 iat.edolo@provincia.brescia.it

GarDone riviera - Lago di GardaCorso Repubblica, 8 - 25083 Gardone Riviera Tel +39.030.3748736 - Fax +39.0365.20347 iat.gardoneriviera@provincia.brescia.it

iseo - Lago d’IseoLungolago Marconi, 2 c-d - 25049 Iseo Tel +39.030.980209 - Fax +39.030.981361 iat.iseo@tiscali.it

PonTeDileGno - VallecamonicaCorso Milano, 41 - 25056 Pontedilegno Tel +39 030.3748761 - Fax +39 036491949 iat.pontedilegno@provincia.brescia.it

salò - Lago di GardaPiazza S. Antonio 4 - 25087 Salò - Tel e Fax +39.0365.21423iat.salo@tiscali.it

sirmione - Lago di GardaViale Marconi, 6 - 25019 Sirmione Tel +39.030.3748721 +39.030.916114 - Fax +39.030.916222iat.sirmione@provincia.brescia.it

Toscolano maDerno - Lago di GardaPiazza San Marco, 1 - 25088 Toscolano MadernoTel e Fax +39.0365.641330 iat.toscolanomaderno@tiscali.it