Brescia Castle majestically stands on top of a hill Colle Chidneo - has long been its territory is one of the biggest public parks in the city. The castle is considered one of the most interesting fortified complexes in Italy and, of course, is an important tourist attraction in Brescia. Within its walls and in the surrounding lands are traces of many historical periods.

The central dungeon of the castle, impressive walls with loopholes and tower were built during the reign of a powerful clan Visconti and massive ramparts and monumental entrance gate with a drawbridge - are living witnesses to the rule of the Venetian Republic, which included Brescia was for more than four centuries.

Once the castle was one of the main characters of the famous ten-day uprising in Brescia - "Dechi Dzhornate" took place in the mid-19th century. Today, however, there is no longer met these former military glory - instead offer numerous visitors quietly wander through the ancient rooms and the slopes of the Colle Chidneo. To get here, on top of a hill, it is possible from the center of the historic part of Brescia - Piazzetta Tito stole through the area Contrada Sant Urbano.

The castle itself is full of mysteries and secrets - here and today you can find secret rooms, and in the surrounding area were laid several hiking trails, which offers superb views of the whole Brescia, the nearby hills and valleys. The ancient defensive towers and the so-called "Strada del Soccorso" - the road to retreat Visconti era - a member of numerous sieges who knew the city. Walking along the hiking trails, you can enjoy a balanced eclecticism of the castle, discover the oldest and most highly valued in Brescia vineyards, to see fragments of ancient Roman buildings, among them - the old tanks for the storage of olive oil, medieval bastions and locomotive 1909, "Pridzhonera del Falco d'Italia ", which is a favorite attraction for young tourists.