Brescia

Brescia is a city in Lombardy, in Italy's north-west, set where the Po plain meets the foothills of the Alps. It is known for its historic centre, with Roman remains and a cluster of churches and piazzas, alongside the modern districts that grew with its industry. Buyers and renters here find a compact, well-connected city whose neighbourhoods range from the old town to quieter residential areas on the outskirts.