Cheap Flights to Brescia

Located strategically between Verona and Milan beneath the Alps, Brescia is the second biggest city in northern Lombardy region in Italy. It has a rich heritage dating back to the pre-Roman era. Brescia is also Lombardian province’s capital and is known both for its rich past and weaponry manufacturing. The legendary Beretta pistol and Italian cutlery manufacturing has brought the city much fame and prosperity in the last few decades. The town underwent regimes of the Gallic rulers followed by the Romans who conquered the city in 225 BC.

Northern Italy is preferred by millions of tourists for its serene and moderate climate and Brescia is no exception. In fact, you can take cheap flights to Brescia in summer as well as winter months. The Aeroporto Gabriele d’Annunzio or Brescia airport is just 20 km away from the city. It is connected with train station by a dependable Shuttle bus network. While the airport is not large and connects only few destinations like Barcelona, Rome, London Stansted and Crotone, you can enjoy affordable flights particularly those offered by Ryanair. You can also use Orio al Serio Airport at Milan which hosts a number of budget airlines including AirItaly.

You can make use of the autobus system of this city to visit places of interest. The underground train network is also nearing completion. The city is home to some splendid museums. The ruins of Roman Empire can still be found here. There is a cathedral in the city along with another pre-renaissance church. If you want to get an insight into the culture and heritage of Northern Italy, visiting Santa Giulia's cloister is a must. The museum houses several specimens of ancient Roman art and some immortal Van Gogh artworks. The Mille Miglia now serves as an automobile history museum but has a rich past in car racing. You can also drive to the nearby lakes, Garda and Lseo.

The numerous cheap flights to Brescia will help save your traveling costs considerably. While you may not find a wide range of accommodation options in this city, few budget hotels are there in the outskirts. For decent hotels in Brescia, you should look in areas close to the train station.