ItalyBrescia (Italian pronunciation: [ˈbreʃʃa] , locally [ˈbreːʃa]; Brescian: Brèsa [ˈbrɛsɔ, ˈbrɛhɔ, ˈbrɛsa, ˈbrɛha]; Venetian: Bressa or Bresa; Latin: Brixia) is a city and commune in the region of Lombardy, northern Italy. It is situated at the foot of the Alps, a few kilometers from the lakes Garda and Iseo. With a population of 202,135, it is the second largest city in Lombardy behind Milan, the fourth largest in northwest Italy and it is the northernmost Italian city among those with over 200,000 inhabitants. The urban area of Brescia extends beyond the administrative city limits and has a population of 672,822, while over 1.5 million people live in its metropolitan area.
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Climate in Brescia
Best time to visit: May–Jul, Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from Brescia
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Brescia; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripBergamo
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46 km≈ 55 min
Day tripVerona
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61 km≈ 1 h 10 min
Day tripPiacenza
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68 km≈ 1 h 20 min
Day tripMonza
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74 km≈ 1 h 25 min
Day tripSesto San Giovanni
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77 km≈ 1 h 30 min
Day tripMilan
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81 km≈ 1 h 35 min
Day tripParma
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83 km≈ 1 h 35 min
Day tripTrento
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91 km≈ 1 h 45 min
From Brescia you can reach Bergamo (46 km), Verona (61 km), Piacenza (68 km), Monza (74 km) and Sesto San Giovanni (77 km) in about 55 min to 1 h 30 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Brescia
The most pleasant months are May to Jul, Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 8°C in November.
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You can fly into Il Caravaggio International Airport, Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport, Verona Villafranca Valerio Catullo Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.