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Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Consolazioni, Brescia

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Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Consolazioni

Facts and practical information

The church of Santa Maria delle Consolazioni, formerly the church of San Faustino in Castro, is a church in Brescia, located in the eponymous Piazzetta delle Consolazioni along Contrada Sant'Urbano, on the climb to Brescia Castle, a short distance from Piazzetta Tito Speri.

Founded probably before the 9th century, this is one of the oldest churches in the city that has come down to us, albeit with later reconstructions. The church, in fact, was partially demolished during the 15th century to make way for a defensive line of the castle, and was later rebuilt with Renaissance lines, though preserving the 12th-century bell tower and apse. The church has been governed and administered since 1612 by the Confraternity of the Consolations, composed of citizens faithful to the cult of Our Lady. Its interior houses numerous paintings by various authors and various periods, from two 15th-century frescoes, to 17th-century canvases, to frescoes by Vittorio Trainini, an important Brescian artist of the early decades of the 20th century.

Coordinates: 45°32'26"N, 10°13'22"E
Address

Galleria Tito Speri, 2Brescia 25121 Italy

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Day trips

Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Consolazioni – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Cathedral, Tempio Capitolino, Broletto, New Cathedral.

  • old cathedral brescia~1020 ftS
  • tempio capitolino brescia~830 ftSE
  • broletto brescia~470 ftS
  • new cathedral brescia~760 ftS
  • castello di brescia~1040 ftNE
  • pinacoteca tosio martinengo brescia0.4 miS
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    ~770 ftS
  • palazzo della loggia brescia~950 ftW
  • santagata brescia~1170 ftSW
  • diocesan museum of brescia~600 ftW
  • san clemente brescia~1370 ftSE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Consolazioni open?

Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Consolazioni is open:
  • Monday closed
  • Tuesday closed
  • Wednesday closed
  • Thursday closed
  • Friday closed
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday 6 pm - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Consolazioni?

Nearby attractions include Santa Maria della Carità, Brescia (2 min walk), San Giorgio, Brescia (3 min walk), Broletto, Brescia (3 min walk), Chiesa di Santa Rita, Brescia (3 min walk).

How to get to Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Consolazioni by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Consolazioni:

Bus
  • p.zza Martiri di Belfiore n 4/b • Lines: 10, 11, 18, 6 (3 min walk)
  • Via Solone Reccagni n 3 • Lines: 18 (3 min walk)

Metro
  • Vittoria • Lines: Metropolitana (6 min walk)
  • San Faustino • Lines: Metropolitana (9 min walk)

Train
  • Brescia (20 min walk)

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