Around Italy with Valentine Alli: The Duomo Nuovo et al…

By Valentine Alli

The beautiful city of Brescia is located in Lombardy, Northern Italy and with a population of 195,000 it is the second-largest city in the region after Milan. It has a long and important history — the Ligures were there, followed by the Gauls, the Romans, various barbarian invaders, and then the Lombards, the Venetians and others. Brescia’s antiquity can be felt in every corner of the old town.

In the coming weeks, I’ll be taking you on an excursion around Italy beginning with Brescia.

Construction at the The Duomo Nuovo (New Cathedral), the largest Catholic church in Brescia, Italy began in 1604, got interrupted during a season of plague around 1630 and was eventually completed in 1825.

This is the Duomo Nuovo (Cathedral) with the tower bell by the side, You can see Pizza shops and cafes around it. Photo by Valentine Alli
A plaque on the wall of Duomo Nuovo Photo by Valentine Alli
This is a walk way between Piazza Duomo(Cathedral) and Piazza Della Vittoria. Brescia’s Piazza della Vittoria is one of the most significant examples of architecture from the fascist period and the post-WWII period. Built between 1927 and 1932 by architect and town planner Marcello Piacentini. Photo by Valentine Alli
Piazza della Vittoria Photo by Valentine Alli
Market day on a Saturday at Piazza Della Loggia Photo by Valentine Alli
Local musicians entertaining at the market Photo by Valentine Alli
Local musicians entertaining at the market Photo by Valentine Alli
Market day on a Saturday at Piazza Della Loggia Photo by Valentine Alli
Market day on a Saturday at Piazza Della Loggia Photo by Valentine Alli

The lively atmosphere of picturesque Brescia is enhanced by its bustling piazzas, lively markets, and cozy cafes where locals gather to socialize and enjoy a cappuccino leisurely.

Also the cost of groceries at local markets is extremely budget-friendly. There you will meet farmers and artisans and even buy directly from them.

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