The castle of Brescia stands majestically on top of a hill Colle Cidneo – has long been its territory is one of the largest public parks in the city. The castle itself is one of the most interesting fortification complexes Italy and, of course, is an important tourist attraction Brescia. Within its walls and the surrounding lands are preserved the traces of many historical periods.

Central donjon of the castle, an imposing wall with embrasures and tower were erected in the reign of the powerful clan of the Visconti, and massive ramparts and monumental entrance gate with a drawbridge are living witnesses to the domination of the Venetian Republic, in which Brescia was for over four centuries.

Once the castle was one of the main characters of the famous ten-day uprising in Brescia – "Dieci "" that took place in the middle of the 19th century. Today, however here you will not find any traces of its former military glory – instead, numerous visitors are invited to walk quietly through the ancient rooms and the slopes of the Colle Cidneo. To get here, to the top of the hill from the centre of historic Brescia – Piazzetta Tito Speri tunnel through the Contrada Sant'urbano.

The castle itself is full of mysteries and secrets – today you can discover secret rooms and the surrounding area there are several Hiking trails that offer great views of the entire Brescia, nearby hills and valleys. Ancient defensive towers and so-called "Strada del Soccorso" is the road to the retreat of the Visconti era – were participants of numerous sieges, who knew the city. Walking on the trails, you can enjoy a balanced eclectic castle, discover the oldest and most highly valued in Brescia the vineyards, to see fragments of Roman buildings, among them the old vats for the storage of olive oil, the medieval ramparts and the locomotive 1909, Prigioniera del Falco d'italia", which is a favorite attraction of young tourists.