Museo Mille Miglia, Brescia

Name: Museo Mille Miglia
Address: Viale della Bornata 123, Brescia, 25123, Italy
Telephone: +39 030 336 5631

#12 among attractions in Brescia

Museum, Specialty museum, Event space

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The Museo Mille Miglia is a cultural treasure nestled in the historic city of Brescia, Italy, dedicated to celebrating the legendary Mille Miglia car race. Known as "the most beautiful race in the world," the Mille Miglia was an open-road endurance race that took place in Italy from 1927 to 1957. Today, the museum captures the spirit and passion of this iconic event.

Housed in the beautiful 11th-century Monastery of Sant'Eufemia, the Museo Mille Miglia offers a journey through time, showcasing a rich collection of vintage cars, historical photographs, and unique memorabilia related to the race. Visitors are transported back to the golden age of Italian motoring, experiencing the excitement and glamour that surrounded the Mille Miglia.

The museum's exhibits are meticulously curated, featuring a selection of vehicles that participated in the Mille Miglia, each telling its own story of competition and innovation. The collection includes rare models from renowned manufacturers such as Alfa Romeo, BMW, Ferrari, and Mercedes-Benz, among others.

In addition to the cars, the museum displays a wealth of documents, videos, and personal accounts, providing an in-depth look at the race's history, its impact on automotive design, and its cultural significance in Italy and beyond. The museum also highlights the Mille Miglia's revival as a regularity race for classic cars, which continues to attract enthusiasts from around the world.

Local name: Museo della Mille Miglia Established: 10 November 2004 (20 years ago)Coordinates: 45°31'28"N, 10°16'2"E

Address

Viale della Bornata 123Brescia 25123 Italy

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+39 030 336 5631

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