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Brescia & Lake Iseo

The Lombard city of Brescia is located around 30 kilometres from south-western Lake Garda and is well worth a visit thanks to its numerous artistic treasures. The city's cultural monuments bear almost complete witness to the past 2000 years. In the city centre there are beautiful squares to see, such as Piazza della Vittoria, Piazza della Loggia and Piazza Paolo VI. Around these squares there are interesting shops for shopping.

Sights
Lago d'Iseo & Val Camonica
Wine region Franciacorta
Thermal baths / Sport / Golf
Restaurants
Events

1. Sights

Perhaps the most important sight in Brescia is located on the eastern outskirts of the city: the San Salvatore - Santa Giulia building complex. This former monastery comprises a basilica, cloisters and the Santa Giulia Museum, where Roman bronze statues and medieval frescoes are on display.

Link: https:// museilombardia.cultura . gov.it/ - Information on the museums in the Brescia region, also in English.

Link: https:// www . bresciatourism . it/en/ - Tourist information on the Brescia region, also in German.

Shopping streets for shopping in Brescia: Corso Palestro - Corso Zanardelli - Via X Giornate - Via Mazzini - Via San Faustino - Contrada del Carmine

Brescia Castle is located on the Cidneo hill and is considered by many Brescians to be the symbol of the city. It is easily accessible on foot from the city centre.

Once at the top, you can enjoy the view from the castle walls. The castle is also the venue for numerous events and in the weapons museum you can see one of the most extensive collections of weapons and old armour in Europe.

Just outside Brescia is the Mille Miglia automobile museum, which is well worth a visit

Link: http://www . museomillemiglia . it/en/index.php - Automobile Museum

2. Lake Iseo & Val Camonica

Not far from Brescia is Lake Iseo, bordering the Franciacorta wine-growing region. Lake Iseo is bordered to the north by the Val Camonica, with the thermal baths at Boario Terme and the picturesque village of Bienno.

The largest Italian lake island, Monte Isola, is located in Lake Iseo. There are no cars on the island of Monte Isola; minibuses take tourists and locals from place to place. The island has a circumference of 9 kilometres and the Santuario della Madonna della Ceriola is located on the 400-metre-high mountain dome. The quickest way to get to the island is by boat, from Sulzano to Peschiera Maraglio (15 minutes).

The most beautiful places on the lake are Iseo on the south-eastern shore and Lóvere on the northern shore, as well as the small holiday resorts of Sarnico, Predore, Clusane, Riva di Solto and Pisogne with their original town centres with narrow streets and beautiful lakeside promenades, typical Italian life and nice restaurants.

3. Wine region Franciacorta

The Franciacorta wine-growing region is located to the south of Lake Iseo. It is the largest wine-growing region in Lombardy and is particularly well-known for sparkling wines such as Satén, Millesimato Brut, under the prestigious Franciacorta DOCG brand name.

Sun-drenched hills covered in vineyards, olive groves, natural parks, picturesque rivers, medieval castles, 16th century palaces, 18th and 19th century aristocratic villas - all this characterises Franciacorta, which stretches from Lake Iseo almost as far as Brescia. To get to know the charm of Franciacorta in all its many facets, it is advisable to wander around the Lake Iseo area, let yourself be captivated by the idyllic charm of the old villages and the hilly landscape, and of course stop off at the wineries to taste the wines.

Link: https://www.bresciatourism.it/en/things-to-do/franciacorta/

Santus Franciacorta - wine producer

Has good sparkling wines/champagne. Located in the Franciacorta wine-growing area, near Brescia and Lake Iseo

Address Via Case Sparse Passirano 2, Passirano

Phone +39 348 651 29 20

4. Thermal baths / Sport / Golf

The Terme di Boario are located near Boario Terme - address: Boario Terme (Province of Brescia) Piazzale delle Terme, 3rd floor. Thermal complex with large park, health trail and entertainment programme - www.termediboario.it

The Terme di Angola are located near the town of Boario Terme, in the beautiful side valley of Val di Scalvie. This thermal centre is located in a large park with a swimming pool - www.termediangolo.it

At Tassara in Collio, in the Valtrompia - Miniera S. Aloisio - Europe's first underground climbing or adventure course is offered to daredevils in the tunnels of the former S Aloisio - Tassara mine.

Golf near Brescia:

Bresciagolf Country Club in Brescia, Via Stretta . Address: Via Stretta 48, 25128 Brescia.

Franciacortagolf - Golf Club Franciacorta - Via Provinciale 34 - I-25040 Corte Franca - www.franciacortagolfclub.it

Serenissima Golf Club near Bettole di Buffolora . Address: Via Serenissima 34, Bettole di Buffalora, 25129 Brescia.

5. Restaurants

Trattoria Eva

The restaurant is somewhat hidden but beautifully situated in the middle of the vineyards. Simple but nicely furnished in summer with a very nice terrace (new!) you feel very comfortable in this family business. Good, proper Italian food.

Address Via Gazzolo 75, Botticino

Phone +39 030 269 15 22

La Sosta

This impressive restaurant, which is very popular in Brescia, is housed in a 17th century building. In summer you can eat outside in the evening. Good Italian food in elegant surroundings.

Address Via San Martino della Battaglia 20, Brescia

Telephone +39 030 29 56 03

Rest day Monday

La Porta Antica

A small, very stylishly furnished restaurant with exceptionally friendly staff. The food is marvellous and the prices are reasonable.

Address Via Bezzecca 17, junction via Quarto dei Mille 16, Brescia

Telephone +39 030 094 93 13

Rest day Monday

Trattoria G.A. Porteri

Cosy trattoria. Very friendly service with a wide selection of delicious dishes and wines.

Address Via Trento 52/d, Brescia

Telephone +39 030 38 09 47 and 030 30 18 33