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Five Reasons to Visit the City of Brescia, Italy – Now!

by David Webb on June 22, 2010

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There’s more to Italy than Milan, Rome, Venice and Tuscany. Once thought of as simply a “pass-through” city, Brescia offers a lot for visitors interested in “off the beaten path” travel

In This Italy Article You Will Discover:

  • The Hidden Gems of Lombardy
  • Five Reasons to Visit Brescia
  • Where to Find the Oldest Ruins in Northern Italy

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Sirmione, Salo & Lago di Garda: Explore Northern Italy’s Off-The-Beaten Path Gems

by David Webb on April 28, 2010

Brescia, Italy

Northern Italy’s Best Sights Lie on the Shores of Lago di Garda

In This Italy Article You Will Discover:

  • The Best Sights & Ruins in Northern Italy
  • Where to Visit While in Lombardy
  • The Ancient History of the Brescia Region
  • Why The Town Of Salo is So (In)Famous

“Mussolini was not a good man,” Leonardo whispers to me, a solemn …

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Italy’s Dangerous History: From Gladiators’ Swords Onward

by David Webb March 31, 2010

The Wild West(ern Europe): Take in Brescia’s dangerous history with a hunting-, shooting- and firearms-themed tour of Northern Italy.

In This Italy Article You Will Discover:

  • Why Brescia, Italy, is Internationally Significant
  • The History of Arms Manufacture in Italy
  • Why Italians Love to Shoot
  • Where To Find the Top Sights in Northern Italy

“It’s fantastic,” Leonardo Pericciuoli exclaims to me …

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