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The area around Brescia presents an extraordinary variety of natural environments: snow-capped mountains, romantic lakes, green plains and rolling hills. The Brescian plains are not yet well known to tourists but they offer a wealth of charm and delightful vistas. All of this is yours to discover as you explore the verdant countryside embellished with ancient castles and beautiful historical residences which evoke the atmosphere of a remote past, romantic and mysterious. In the Brescia countryside, you will also find many important works of art, such as the two fine Eighteenth Century paintings by Tiepolo on display in the Verolanuova basilica. However, the castles truly mark the best tourist itinerary along the Brescian plains: travel back through time from Urago d'Oglio to Villagana.
The countryside surrounding Brescia offers much to enjoy: not just plains, not just lakes and hills, but mountains too. Valcamonica, one of Italy’s principal mountain valleys, follows the northern coasts of Lake Iseo as far as the borderwith the Trentino region. This area welcomes you with its major forests, valleys, mountain cliffs and a vast network of paths and mountain refuges ideal for serious sports enthusiasts as well as nature lovers.
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| Valcamonica is especially famous for skiing: the Pontedilegno-Tonale area is equipped with modern facilities and a network of more than 125 km of runs. Not just for skiing: you can enjoy snowboarding, skating and sledding, along with top quality tourist services which guarantee fun all day and all night. As well as offering sports activity throughout the year, there is an historical and cultural heritage of inestimable value: here we find the rock engravings which date back to pre-historical times, recognised by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Another protagonist of this area is nature: the Stelvio and Adamello national parks are areas of outstanding natural beauty – enjoy the flora and the fauna as you walk or cycle along trails through greenery. Finally, we can not forget the artistic-cultural heritage of this area: from the frescoes realised by Il Romanino to the very beautiful wood sculptures, a craft with ancient roots in this area and whose most celebrated representative is Beniamino Simoni. Finally, last but certainly not least, don’t forget to indulge in the local food and wines: polenta, salmì (ragout), game and cheeses are all to be enjoyed at the end of a rich and tasty day, stimulating from every point of view. |
| Zone , the rock "Pyramids" |
Trompia Valley |
Camonica valley |
| Camonica valley, Rock Engravings |
Tanesi Valley |
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