Piazza Paolo VI – Brescia Castle loop from Stazione FS

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Brescia

Piazza Paolo VI – Brescia Castle loop from Stazione FS

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Piazza Paolo VI – Brescia Castle loop from Stazione FS

01:45

6.24km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parco delle Colline di Brescia

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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946 m

Teatro Grande di Brescia

Highlight • Historical Site

The Teatro Grande di Brescia is the main theater in Brescia, located in the middle of Corso Giuseppe Zanardelli. It was built and modernized several times, over a period of time ranging from the first half of the 18th century to the mid-19th century.

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1.20 km

Piazza Paolo VI

Highlight • Historical Site

The square is the center of the city with the 12th-century Broletto Town Hall, the Torre del Popolo (City Tower) and the Romanesque Duomo Vecchio. There is also the new cathedral from the Mannerist period, the transitional period between the Renaissance and the Baroque.

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1.27 km

Old Cathedral (Duomo Vecchio), Brescia

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The old cathedral, officially the winter co-cathedral of the adjacent Santa Maria Assunta, is the co-cathedral of Brescia. Built from the 11th century on top of a previous basilica, it has undergone more than one extension over the centuries, but the original Romanesque structure remains intact. This makes it one of the most important examples of roundabouts in Italy, as well as one of the most important examples of Lombard Romanesque architecture.

The fact that this cathedral was built on top of a basilica can be seen by glass panels in the floor that look at the previous floor and foundation.

The building also contains numerous and important works, including a tomb of Bonino da Campione, the organ of Giangiacomo Antegnati, the marble sarcophagus of Berardo Maggi

Source: it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duomo_vecchio

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1.38 km

Cathedral Square, Brescia

Highlight • Historical Site

Known as the square of Brescia's two cathedrals, Piazza Paolo VI is a magnificent example of medieval architecture and represents the heart of the city for the important historic buildings that overlook it, symbols of civil liberties and Brescian religious traditions. The square is pedestrian but can be easily traveled by bike and is full of places to have an aperitif.

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1.70 km

Memorial to the Victims of Terrorism

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On the way from the old town up to the Castello you will find plaques embedded in the pavement with the names of the victims of terrorist attacks, e.g. B. the attack of August 2, 1980 in the train station in Bologna, in which 85 people died.

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1.86 km

Brescia Castle

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Brescia Castle is a jewel of the city, one of the largest fortification complexes in Italy. Located on the Cidneo hill, it is an unmissable stop for anyone visiting Brescia. This majestic historic castle offers breathtaking views of the city and its strategic location makes it easily accessible both on foot and by bicycle from the centre. From its towers, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this historic structure and admire its beauty.

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4.56 km

Capitoline Temple and Roman Theatre, Brescia

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Roman Brescia

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5.04 km

Brescia Astronomical Clock

Highlight • Monument

The famous clock tower, visible from both sides. On one side, a narrow alley. On the other, the magnificent square by the old town hall.

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6.24 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.48 km

2.25 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.92 km

1.22 km

905 m

154 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

22°C

11°C

26 %

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Comments

July 10, 2024,🇮🇹 Brescia⛲

Brescia has a beautiful old town with a large pedestrian zone that covers several thousand years of history. From antiquity through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance to the present day, you will find all the sights within walking distance in a very small area.

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July 12, 2024,🇮🇪 Gardasee - Tag 6 》geschichtsträchtige Stadt, Brescia 🫶🤓

A TRIP TO THE LARGEST ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK IN NORTHERN ITALY
Brescia boasts the largest archaeological excavations from Roman times in all of northern Italy. A highly significant historical heritage in the heart of the old town and part of the World Heritage of Humanity since 2011, together with the monumental complex of San Salvatore - Santa Giulia.

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