Roman temple from 73 AD with original frescoes and mosaics.
Brixia. Roman Archaeological Park of Brescia consists of the Republican-era sanctuary (1st century BC), the Capitolium (73 AD) with its imperial-age remains and 19th-century museum additions, the Winged Victory — the city’s symbolic statue — and the Roman theatre (1st–3rd century AD).
The site, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011, preserves traces of ancient Brixia and the forum area, and is today among the best-preserved Roman complexes in Northern Italy.
Why visit Brixia
- Step into the monumental halls of one of the few Roman temples open to visitors in Northern Italy.
- Be moved by the Winged Victory, the city’s symbolic statue discovered two centuries ago in a secret deposit.
- Marvel at the more than 200 ancient inscriptions that cover the walls of the Capitolium’s central hall.
- Admire the perfectly preserved frescoes of the Republican sanctuary, one of the oldest sacred buildings in Northern Italy.
- Get to know the place that was the city’s sacred core from the Cenomani Gauls to the Romans.
Tips for your visit
- Booking recommended: entries are limited and timed to protect the monuments.
- Combined Ticket: one entry to the archaeological park + one entry to each museum in Brescia’s civic museum system (Santa Giulia, Tosio Martinengo Art Gallery, Museum of the Risorgimento, Luigi Marzoli Arms Museum).
- Accessibility: fully accessible for those with mobility disabilities. Tactile map for visually impaired visitors.
- Virtual Tour: explore the archaeological park in 360° directly from home.
- EasyGuide: free multimedia guide (also in LIS — Italian Sign Language) available to everyone.
Brixia and the area around Brescia
Located in the heart of the city, in the western hinterland of Lake Garda. Easily reachable by car and well connected by the public transport network — an ideal destination for a day trip.
Other attractions in the area: Santa Giulia Museum, Tosio Martinengo Art Gallery, Luigi Marzoli Arms Museum, Museum of the Risorgimento: The Lioness of Italy.
Photos: ©Photographic Archive of the Civic Museums of Brescia
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