area: Centro
"Ai Musei" is located in the historic center of Brescia, built on the remains of the ancient Roman Basilica (5th century BC), in the oldest part of the city, immersed in culture and history. It is an excellent starting point for visiting the most interesting areas of Brescia.
To name just a few: the Monastery of Santa Giulia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (300 meters away), the Capitolium temple and Piazza del Foro adorned with Roman artifacts, the Roman Basilica and Piazza Labus (30 meters away), the Castle on the "Cidneo" hill is less than a 10-minute walk away, the main "historic" squares of the city can be reached in just 3 minutes (Piazza Paolo VI, the ancient Piazza Duomo, the Broletto Palace, Piazza della Loggia, the characteristic Clock Tower, Piazza Vittoria, the tranquil and shady Piazza Tebaldo Brusato, and the lively Piazza Arnaldo), Corso Zanardelli and the Portici of via X giornate are a must for a typical shopping stroll, just 500 meters away.
The Church of San Francesco, the Church of Miracles, the Church of Grace, the Church of Carmine, and the Church of the Good Shepherd can be reached on foot in 10 minutes.
From this central location, using public transportation such as buses (300 meters from the stop) and the metro (500 meters from the Vittoria Square stop), you can easily move to any destination: the train station is just a few bus stops away, from where you can take a trip to the Brescia lakes (Lake Garda and Lake Iseo) or a day visit to nearby Verona, Bergamo, or Milan (well-served by high-speed trains).
Points of interest
* Distances as the crow flies