Porta Venezia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Museo Diocesano di Brescia: Entrance ticket
Brescia: day trip to Botticino with wine tasting at Noventa
Brescia Hidden Legends: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest
Our pick of the best Porta Venezia Hotel Deals
Hotel Sirmione Terme
"We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Sirmione Terme. The location on the lake is absolutely perfect — peaceful, beautiful, and close to everything. Our room was spotless, comfortable, and felt like a relaxing retreat after exploring the area. The staff were genuinely kind, attentive, and always ready ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Novotel Brescia 2
"Absolutely wonderful stay here, smooth and simple check in, friendly and helpful staff, clean, tidy and spacious room with all you could need and a wonderful breakfast selection in the morning"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hotel Porto Azzurro
"very friendly and helpful staff. very nice room. excellent hotel and cold breakfast. easy parking. good location within minutes walk of the new town and a short 10 minute drive to old town."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Grand Hotel Terme Sirmione
"The gym needs up dating But the staff are amazing food amazing Location amazing"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hotel Casa Scaligeri
"The breakfast on the other side of the road was excellent, as were the kind, pleasant and helpful staff. We would like to return, but perhaps in not so hot weather!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Agriturismo Pratello
"Ottima struttura"
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2025
Other neighbourhoods around 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.
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 Santa Giulia Museum while you're in the area.
Porta Cremona-Volta
Even though there aren't top sights in Porta Cremona-Volta, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Roman Brescia. Jump on the metro at Volta Station to see more of the city.
San Polo-Parco
While there might not be top attractions in San Polo-Parco, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mille Miglia Museum and Santa Giulia Museum.
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.
