Palazzo Martinengo Cesaresco, Brescia

Name: Palazzo Martinengo Cesaresco
Address: Piazza del Foro 6, Brescia, 25121, Italy
Telephone: +39 030 374 9916

#52 among attractions in Brescia

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Palazzo Martinengo Cesaresco Novarino, better known as the Palazzo Martinengo par excellence, is a noble palace in Brescia located in Piazza del Foro, south of the Capitolium.

Always the main city residence of the Martinengo family, during the twentieth century it was first the headquarters of the Brescia Police Headquarters and then purchased and recovered by the Provincial Administration and is now the site of exhibitions and an underground archaeological trail. Part of the palace, however, is used for administrative offices of the provincial authority.

Coordinates: 45°32'22"N, 10°13'32"E

Address

Piazza del Foro 6Brescia 25121 Italy

Contact

+39 030 374 9916

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Palazzo Martinengo Cesaresco open?

Palazzo Martinengo Cesaresco is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 9 am - 1 pm
Thursday 9 am - 1 pm
Friday 9 am - 1 pm
Saturday 2 pm - 6 pm
Sunday 2 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Palazzo Martinengo Cesaresco?

Nearby attractions include Chiesa di San Zeno al Foro, Brescia (1 min walk), Tempio Capitolino, Brescia (1 min walk), Piazza del Foro, Brescia (1 min walk), Teatro Romano, Brescia (2 min walk).

How to get to Palazzo Martinengo Cesaresco by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palazzo Martinengo Cesaresco:

Bus

Via Carlo Cattaneo 22 • Lines: 18 (3 min walk)
Via Musei 79/81 • Lines: 18 (3 min walk)

Metro

Vittoria • Lines: Metropolitana (9 min walk)
San Faustino • Lines: Metropolitana (12 min walk)

Train

Brescia (20 min walk)