By Valentine Alli
Built between the 13th and the 16th century, the Brescia Castle also known as Falcone d’Italia (Falcon of Italy), it is one amongst the largest castles in Italy.
Located on top of the Cidneo Hill on the northeast of Brescia, the Castle is a stage to many key events in the history of Brescia, including its famous Dieci giornate (Ten days) —a revolt which broke out in the city which lasted from 23 March to 1 April 1849.
It is one of the most fascinating fortified complexes in Europe, still bearing the traces of the various vestiges of the past.
Brescia, called Brixia in ancient times was founded over 3,200 years ago. It has been an important regional centre since pre-Roman times. Its old town contains the best-preserved Roman public buildings in northern Italy and numerous monuments.
