Welcome to Brescia

8/8/2019 Welcome to Brescia

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Welcome to Brescia

Lombardy. Avant-garde by tradition.


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Verona

Bergamo Venezia

BresciaTorino

Modena

Milano

Bologna

MALPENSA

LINATE

Mantova

ORIO

MONTICHIARI

Cremona

Roma

Brescia is a halfway point in a circuit of cities of art such as Verona, Trento, Bergamo, Milan, Mantua and Cremona.Brescia and its lakes are, therefore, the perfect jumping-off spot for visiting these cities, shopping or going toconcerts.Its geographic location and scenery, along with its historic,artistic and cultural treasures, food and wine, and eventsand facilities, make the Province of Brescia a perfect tourist destination.

Easy to reachby highway,

rail or air

BY TRAIN:Brennero-Modena LineMilan-Venice Linewww.trenitalia.it

BY AIR: Verona - Villafranca Valerio Catullo Airport (50 km)www.aeroportoverona.itMontichiari (Province of Brescia)Gabriele DAnnunzio Airport (15 km)wwww.aeroportobrescia.itBergamo, Orio al Serio Airport (80 km)www.sacbo.itMilan, Linate and Malpensa Airports(100 km)www.sea-aeroportimilano.it Venice, Marco Polo Airport (100 km)

BY CAR:From Torino and Milan, highway A4, Brescia Centro exit. Alternate

route: from Torino, highway A21.From Venice or Verona, highway A4 in the direction of Milan,Brescia Centro exit.From Bologna, Florence orRome, highway A1 to Modena,highway A22 to Verona, highway A4 to Brescia Centro.From Genoa and Liguria,highway A7 to Tortona, highway A21 to Brescia.

www.autobrennero.itwww.autostrade.it

Monaco di Baviera

Use ul in oBrescia is strategically located a short distance from Milan

and Venice and at the intersection of the great Europeancorridors connecting France to Austria (from west to east)and Germany and Central Europe to Rome (from north tosouth).


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The second largest province in I taly, Brescia offers countless things to see and do: the city, the lakes, the valleys, themountains, culture, nature, food and wine, sport.Here are some proposals to discover this wonderful area.


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Brescia, city o art A city best enjoyed on oot along the streets o the old town, losing yoursel among the monu-ments and architecture which tell the citys hi-story through various architectural styles. Havelunch in the shadow o historical churches,soak up the Italian atmosphere and personal-ly experience how easy it is to all in love with

the art and culture heritage contained within the city walls.

Brescia is located conveniently close to art cities such as Milan, Bergamo, Cremona, Man- tua, Verona, all o which can be reached inless than one hour by car or train; Venice, Par-ma, Como and Trento are less than two hoursaway.

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


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Lake GardaLake Garda is the most important European lake, and it hasalways been a renowned tourist area.

The land is characterised by two colours thatgive a eeling o joy and peace: blue as the wa-

ters illuminated by the sun, and green as thegentle hills surrounding the lake. Thanks to thelakes mediterranean climate, plants and o-

wers ourish everywhere: vines, bougainvillae,lemon groves, olive trees.

Apart rom its clear waters, the lake has plen- ty to o er: art (the Vittoriale museum, the ArtNouveau villas), entertainment (water parks,concerts, shows, live clubs), nature (the lemongardens, natural parks), sports (sailing, wind-sur , water ski, canyoning, ra ting, paragliding,

trekking, mountaineering, climbing), shoppingin the elegant boutiques o the lake promena-des.

Three beauti ul gol courses are available on the western coast, and are renowned all overEurope. Spas and top-quality wellness centresare also very well known.

Lake Garda is worth a visit also or its typicalproducts such as wine (high-quality red and

white wines such as Groppello, Lugana andGarda Classico), extra-virgin olive oil, and deli-cious traditional dishes based on lake fsh andspits.

Worldwide amous painters, writers and artistslike Goethe, DAnnunzio, Ibsen and Lawrencelived here and rom the harmony o the lakedrew inspiration or some o their important

works.

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


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Franciacorta and lake Iseo The gentle hills between the western suburbs o Brescia and thesouthern coast o Lake Iseo are called Franciacorta. The name

is believed to come rom the Latin expression curtes ranca, aland not subject to tax payment.

The traditional activity o vine cultivation datesback to the Roman times: today Franciacor-

ta is the most important italian sparkling wine, the only one to obtain the DOCG certifcati onand worldwide recognition. The best wineriesare run by riendly producers and are locatedin charming historical buildings. It is possible to

taste local wines, getting to know their charac- teristic nuances, and to purchase them at spe-cial prices.

Local recipes vary rom meat dishes in the in-

land, amous in the past or its livestock mar-kets, to lake fsh dishes along the Lake Iseo co-asts. In Rovato, or example, you can enjoy the

typical manzo allolio (bee cooked in oil), while tinca al orno (stewed tench) is characteristico Clusane dIseo.

A visit to Franciacorta is a real journey throughhistory. There are several ancient abbeys, ca-stles, 17th and 18th-century palaces that are

open to visitors and are part o cultural itinera-ries o various local associations. Shopping isalso a must in the area: wine, salami and localhandicra ts such as the amous wrough ironobjects - in the 17th century the brusa er (burn-iron) enriched the houses with gates, balco-nies, pot-bellied window bars, signs and coatso arms.

Lake Iseo (or Sebino, as the Romans called it)is the 7th largest lake in Italy, and its only one o

the most charming and romantic.

Torbiere del Sebino (the peat bogs), in the southern part o the lake, is a unique nature reservein Europe: the 2 sqm area boasts several kindso birds and in springtime the ponds are cove-red with thousands o waterlilies. The Piramididi Zone reserve is also an outstanding itinerary,

with its rock pyramids created by water ero-sion. Monte Isola, the largest lake island in Eu-rope, contributes to the magic o the lake.

For more information:www.cooptur.it www.stradadelfranciacorta.it www.agenzialagoiseofranciacorta.it


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Valle Camonica The two most important natural parks in the Alps, the Adamelloand Stelvio parks, mark the northern border o Valle Camonica.

The valley is one o the biggest in Italy, stretching rom Lake Iseo to the Province o Trento. It in-cludes big orests, valleys, rocky mountains,and a close network o paths and re uges thatattract sports lovers. The modern ski resorts o Ponte di Legno-Tonale, Corteno-Aprica, Bornoand Montecampione are well-known by Ita-

lians and oreigners alike. It is even possible toski in the summer, thanks to the huge Presenaglacier that ensures ski 365 days a year.

Valle Camonica also boasts a rich historicaland artistic heritage. O particular interest are

the rock engravings that tell the ancient storyo the Camuni, the population that settled in

the valley around 9,000 b.C. Several nationaland regional parks protect this antastic collec-

tion, that was recognised as a World Heritageby UNESCO: frst site in Italy, site n.94

Beauti ul little churches and chapels also enrich the small mountain villages; they contain realmasterpieces o amous painters and wood-carvers (a traditional activity in the valley). Today

you can still fnd several skilled cra tsmen whocreate unique works o art.

Winter sports (ski, sled-dog, traditionalsnowshoe races, ice skating), but also trek-king, climbing, culture, tasty local cuisine, Italian

ashion shops and spas, make Valcamonica abeauti ul destination all over the year.

For more information:www.capodiponte.euwww.invallecamonica.itwww.adamelloski.com


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Lake Idro and Valle Sabbia The Valley known as Valle sabbia runs west o the le t coast o Lake Garda, stretching up to Trentino. It reaches the peaks o

the upper Ca aro valley in the north and includes most o theBrescian eastern pre-Alps.

The high mountains are covered in woods ando er a unique variety o wildli e and vegetation.

Among the 2,000-metre high peaks standsLake Idro, the paradise o nature lovers. At 370mt. above sea level, Idro is the highest lake inLombardy and combines the charme o amountain area with lakeside activities. It is pos-sible to practice any kinds o sport ( rom tennis

to horse-riding) and its the ideal place or sai-ling and windsurfng.

The typical upper valley villages boast a richcollection o paintings and wooden sculptures,

the carving art being the peculiarity o this area(the tradition has been handed on rom ather

to son or centuries). The Bagolino Carnival, that takes place on the two days be ore Lent,is a real event: dancers and musicians wearing

traditional costumes dance and make jokes in the streets.

The simple, natural typical dishes vary accor-ding to season, ranging rom mushrooms andgame in winter to chicken and mixed grill in thesummertime. It is also possible to enjoy lakeperch and di erent varieties o trouts. Localdairy products are also delicious, in particulargoat cheese and the amous tasty Bagosscheese.

For more information:www.lagodidro.it www.bagolinoweb.it www.vallesabbia.info


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Valle Trompia Valle Trompia has two souls: the Low Valley, one o the richestindustrial areas in Lombardy, and the Medium and High Valley,

where nature and silence prevail. The virtual boundary is the town o Gardone Valtrompia, amous worldwide or its armsproduction that dates back to the 16th century.

Here the land is the real museum. Since an-cient times the abundance o minerals and

water have avoured the development o ironproduction and manu acturing. The recentrevaluation o this traditional activity has led to

the creation o the Iron Route, an itinerary thatbrings you into the old mines on board a train,accompanied by expert guides. The visit is thril-ling, both or adults and children.

The Miniera Avventura route is very amusing, too: you can enjoy the experience o crossinga river suspended to a steel cable, overcomeobstacles walking on tree logs, pass on a su-spended bridge. Sa ety o course is ully gua-ranteed.

Valtrompia has a rich ood tradition: deliciouscheese, tasty meat dishes, game, trouts rom

the valleys streams are served in riendly a-mily-run restaurants.

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


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Brescia plain The Brescia plain represents the southern part o the province.Its an agricultural area, crossed by several rivers. It has neverbeen a proper tourist destination, but its natural and artistic at-

tractions are being discovered and appreciated by more andmore visitors.

The wealth o the plain is re ected in its prospe-rous old arms, and in the precious works o art

that enrich churches and abbeys. To protect this strategic area rom conquerers and ar-mies in transit, the local lords built several im-posing castles and ortifed villas.

The Lowland (as the plain is called) is easy toreach and visit by bycicle. It boasts unexpec-

ted natural attractions such as local and regio-nal parks characterised by slow rivers, large

orests and ourishing countryside.

The production o cheese is typical o the plain: the amous Grana Padano; the so t, resh ro-

biola and crescenza; the tasty taleggio. Deli-cious cured meats are also renowned: salami,cotechino and soppressa. These productscan be purchased directly rom the producers.Other old cultivations such as einkorn have re-cently been rediscovered and encouraged.

For more information:www.pianurabresciana.it


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