Primo Maggio Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Primo Maggio
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Brescia: day trip to Botticino with wine tasting at Noventa
Brescia Hidden Legends: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest
Brescia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Our pick of the best Primo Maggio Hotel Deals
Hotel Igea
Reception staff were very welcoming, warm, and helpful with suggestions and directions. The room was comfortable but could be updated. Breakfast was good and very reasonably priced. Great location close to bus and train station, walkable to major sites.
Reviewed on 30 May 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Brescia
Staff amazing , room had few things to fix such as the shower.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
QC Grand Hotel Villa Arzaga Garda Spa & Golf
Excellent and personal service. We like the spa SL though it is extra but we think it is good value. We are going to other QC hotels soon
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hotel Acquaviva del Garda
Nice hotel great location
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Villa Rosa Hotel
One of the most welcoming hotels I go to around the world. Staff are always very welcoming and personal. See you next year
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hotel Palazzo Del Garda & Spa
Easy walking distance to town, hotel clean and facilities good. Great breakfast in pleasant dinning room.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Primo Maggio
Porta Milano
Travellers enjoy Porta Milano for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Freccia Rossa while you're in the area.
Don Bosco
While Don Bosco may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Freccia Rossa and Teatro Grande.
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.
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.
