Piazza del Foro, Brescia

Name: Piazza del Foro
Address: Brescia, Italy

#61 among attractions in Brescia

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Piazza del Foro is one of Brescia's oldest squares, built on the forum of the Roman city in the first century A.D. It is part of the Brescia Antica district, in the heart of the historic center, crossed to the north by Via dei Musei. It is rectangular in shape and most of the city's Roman remains are located there, divided between the Capitolium, the civil basilica and the archaeological excavations of Palazzo Martinengo Cesaresco Novarino.

Coordinates: 45°32'20"N, 10°13'32"E

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Brescia Italy

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Piazza del Foro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Società Escursionisti Bresciani Ugolino Ugolini, Church of San Salvatore, Old Cathedral, Tempio Capitolino.

0.9 miW
45°32'29"N • 10°12'29"E
Società Escursionisti Bresciani Ugolino Ugolini, Brescia
22 min walk • Climbing
~800 ftE
, Museum, Romanesque architecture
Church of San Salvatore, Brescia
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Brescia, Italy, the Church of San Salvatore stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage and religious history. Today, this ancient church serves not only as a place of worship but also as a museum, inviting visitors from around...
~1160 ftW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Old Cathedral, Brescia
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Brescia, Italy, the Old Cathedral, also known as Duomo Vecchio or La Rotonda, stands as an enduring testament to medieval religious architecture. This ancient church, with its distinctive circular layout and a complex history that dates back...
~260 ftN
, Specialty museum, Museum
Tempio Capitolino, Brescia
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Brescia, Northern Italy, the Tempio Capitolino stands as a hauntingly beautiful reminder of the city's ancient Roman past. This memorial, a testament to the grandeur of Roman architecture and religion, was constructed during the reign of Emperor...
~880 ftW
Romanesque architecture, Architecture, Historical place
Broletto, Brescia
5 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Brescia, Italy, the Broletto is a testament to the city's rich medieval heritage. With its origins dating back to the 12th century, the Broletto served as the seat of the city's government, standing as a symbol of political authority...
~950 ftW
Church, Baroque architecture
New Cathedral, Brescia
5 min walk • The New Cathedral, also known as the Duomo Nuovo, is a monumental emblem of Brescia, a city rich in history and culture located in the Lombardy region of Italy. This church stands as a testament to the grandeur of Italian Baroque architecture, and its construction...
~1570 ftSE
Church, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Sant'Afra, Brescia
8 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of Brescia, Italy, the church of Sant'Afra stands as an emblem of religious heritage and architectural beauty. This sacred site, dedicated to Saint Afra, resonates with the spiritual and cultural lifeblood of the region, drawing both...
~1420 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, Forts and castles
Castello di Brescia, Brescia
7 min walk • The Luigi Marzoli Weapons Museum, located in the Mastio Visconteo of Brescia Castle, displays collections of ancient weapons of Europe.
~1610 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia
8 min walk • The Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo is a public art museum in Brescia, Lombardy. Established in 1851, the museum exhibits mainly paintings by local artists dated from the Thirteenth through the Eighteenth century.
~1570 ftNE
Church
Chiesa di San Pietro in Oliveto, Brescia
8 min walk • San Pietro in Oliveto is a Roman Catholic church located at the end of via del Castello in central Brescia, region of Lombardy, Italy.
~970 ftW
Church
Basilica of San Pietro de Dom, Brescia
5 min walk • The Basilica of San Pietro de Dom was a church in Brescia built in the early Christian era on the east side of the Piazza del Duomo. After numerous mishaps, it was demolished at the beginning of the seventeenth century to build the New Cathedral.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Piazza del Foro?

Nearby attractions include Chiesa di San Zeno al Foro, Brescia (1 min walk), Palazzo Martinengo Cesaresco, Brescia (1 min walk), Tempio Capitolino, Brescia (2 min walk), San Marco Evangelista, Brescia (3 min walk).

How to get to Piazza del Foro by public transport?

The nearest stations to Piazza del Foro:

Bus

Via Carlo Cattaneo 22 • Lines: 18 (2 min walk)
Via Musei 79/81 • Lines: 18 (3 min walk)

Metro

Vittoria • Lines: Metropolitana (9 min walk)
San Faustino • Lines: Metropolitana (13 min walk)

Train

Brescia (20 min walk)