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Researched Updated Oct 29, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Food and Drink

Local Brewery
Birra di Classe or Birrificio Bad Lù
Bar/Nightlife Area
Piazzale Arnaldo (the hub for 'Aperitivo') 17
Best Food Delivery App
Deliveroo, Just Eat, and Glovo
Best Local Dish to Try
Casoncelli alla Bresciana (stuffed pasta with butter and sage) 17
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Capre e Cavoli (Via Arnaldo da Brescia, 3)
Best Dessert Spots
Pasticceria Veneto (Via Simone Martini, 3) - Home of world-famous Iginio Massari
Affordable Shopping Spots
Mercato del Sabato (Saturday Market) at Piazza Loggia/Victoria
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.it, Esselunga a Casa
Grocery Delivery
Esselunga Online, Everli
Wine Bars
I Nazionali (Via S. Faustino, 5) for Franciacorta tasting
Street Food Stalls
Elighes (Sardinian street food, Via S. Faustino)
Popular International Cuisine
Wabisabi (Japanese, Via Capriolo)

Essentials

City
Brescia, Lombardy, Italy 2
Population
201,342 residents on 1 January 2026, the ISTAT figure reported by Tuttitalia. Wikipedia prints 201,715 in the 2026 infobox and 201,342 in the article body. 1 2
Internet Speed
Average 95 Mbps (Fiber available widely via Open Fiber)
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR, €). Cards are widely accepted; cash is still used in smaller shops and markets. The Italy country-prep exchange rate for 19 October 2026 is 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD (1 USD = 0.8909 EUR). 26 4
Tap Water
Generally safe nationwide. Do not drink from fountains marked non potabile. Restaurants often serve bottled water; asking for tap water is not always welcome in tourist venues. 4
Power
230 V, 50 Hz; Type C (Europlug), Type F (Schuko) and Type L (Italian three-pin) plugs. 4
SIM Card
TIM, Vodafone, Wind Tre and iliad sell prepaid SIMs. Bring a passport; shops may also require or generate a codice fiscale. The Italy country prep lists iliad GIGA 150 at €7.99/month for 150 GB and TOP 230 at €9.99/month for 230 GB plus 18 GB EU roaming; SIM activation is €9.99. eSIM is available on compatible phones. These plan prices are carried forward from 19 October 2026; current TOP 230 availability is not verified. 5 6 4
Banking for Expats
Revolut, Wise, and Fineco Bank are popular for low fees
Accommodation
Immobiliare asked about 12.99 euro per square metre a month in the Centro Storico in September 2026, and about 10.79 euro in Panoramica and Porta Venezia. A 50 square metre one-bedroom is about 540 to 650 euro a month on those rates. There is no separate one-bedroom average. 8
Cashless Friendly
Yes, cards accepted in 95% of establishments; small cafes may prefer cash for coffee
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb, Booking.com, and local agency SoloAffitti
Budget Accommodation
Ostello di Brescia (approx. €30-€40/night)
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Centro Storico (near Piazza della Loggia and the Roman Forum) 17
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Carmine District (vibrant, central) or Mompiano (quieter, well-connected by Metro)

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Talent Garden Brescia, formerly on Via Cipro, closed at the end of 2022. hack.bs, Contrada del Cavalletto 24, by the Vittoria metro, is 15 euro a day or 120 euro a month, weekdays 09:00 to 18:00, plus 10 euro a year to join. 10 11 12 13
Best Cafe for Work
Cheesecake & Coffee (Via Pace, 25) - Laptop friendly with power outlets
Networking Events
CSMT Innovative Community events at University of Brescia campus
Social Events for Expats
Brescia Expats Facebook Group and 'Language Exchange Brescia' meetups at local bars

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Free Now (mytaxi) and local RadioTaxi Brescia (+39 030 35111)
Bike/Scooter Rental
Bicimia (City bike sharing) - €10/year subscription; Dott or Tier for e-scooters
Best Beach Nearby
Desenzano del Garda, Lake Garda (20 mins by train)
Top Regional Airline
Air Dolomiti (operating from nearby Verona or Milan)
Top International Airline
Ryanair (Main hub at Bergamo Orio al Serio, 45km away)
Highway Access
A4 (Milan-Venice) and A21 (Brescia-Piacenza) 17
Main Train/Transit Hub
Brescia Railway Station (High-speed Frecciarossa/Italo connections)
Public Transport Passes
Brescia Mobilità buses and the metro. A zone 1 ordinary ticket is 1.70 euro for 90 minutes, and zone 1 plus zone 2 is 2.20 euro for 100 minutes. A personal monthly pass is 39 euro in zone 1 or zone 2, and 58 euro for both. Zone 1 is the city of Brescia and the whole metro line. 9
Regional Travel
Trenord for regional Lombardy travel; Arriva buses for Lake Garda

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Spedali Civili di Brescia (Piazzale Spedali Civili, 1) - Major public research hospital 14
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Essere Yoga e Benessere (Via S. Rocchino, 46)
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Virgin Active Brescia (Via Fura, 12) - Approx. €80/month; YouFit Brescia - €35/month
Laundry Services
Lavapiù Self Service (Via Musei or Via San Faustino)

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Tempio Capitolino (Roman Temple) and Santa Giulia Museum 17
Museums & Art Venues
Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo
Historical Sites
Brescia Castle (Castello di Brescia) overlooking the city 17
Religious Sites
Duomo Vecchio (Rotonda) and Duomo Nuovo 17
Annual Events
The Mille Miglia vintage-car parade starts in Brescia each May. The museum is in the Santa Eufemia della Fonte monastery on the edge of the city. 17
Cultural Districts
Santa Giulia District (UNESCO World Heritage area) 2 17
Theater Venues
Teatro Grande (Corso Giuseppe Zanardelli, 9)
Local Markets
Campagna Amica Coldiretti (Farmer's market at Largo Torrelunga)
Music Scene
Latteria Molloy (Via Marziale Ducos, 2)
Street Art
Murals in the Quartiere Carmine area
Cooking Classes
Cast Alimenti (professional and amateur courses)
Art Galleries
Galleria Massimo Minini (Via Apollonio, 68)
Historic Buildings
Palazzo della Loggia 17
Local Heritage
The 'Lioness of Italy' (Leonessa d'Italia) title for historical bravery 2

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Monte Maddalena (accessible via hiking trails from the city) 18
National Parks Nearby
Parco Regionale dell'Adamello (1.5 hours north)
Cycling/Walking Paths
Greenway delle Valli Resilienti or the Oglio River Cycle Path
Scenic Viewpoints
The keep of Brescia Castle at sunset 17
Birdwatching Locations
Torbiere del Sebino Reserve (near Lake Iseo, 25 mins away)
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Not permitted in city limits; designated BBQ zones in Parco della Mitria

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Poste Italiane, DHL Express Point, Amazon Lockers
Tech Repair Services
iRiparo Brescia (Via Francesco Crispi)
Table Tennis Spots
Centro Sportivo San Filippo
Language Classes
CLA (Centro Linguistico di Ateneo) - University of Brescia
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca Queriniana, Via Mazzini 1, by the Vittoria metro, is the main public library. It is open Tuesday to Saturday. Phone 030 2978210. It is not at Via Musei 13. 15 16
Community Centers
MO.CA - Centro per le nuove culture (Via Moretto, 78)
Gaming Lounges
PC Hunters (Via Mantova)
Casino & Gaming Halls
Admiral Interactive (Porta Venezia area)

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Immobiliare asked 2,828 euro per square metre in the Centro Storico in September 2026, so a 40 square metre studio is about 113,120 euro. The same rate is used for every size. There is no separate studio series. 8
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
The lowest September 2026 asking zone on that page was San Polo, Caionvico and Sant'Eufemia at 1,939 euro per square metre, so a 40 square metre studio is about 77,560 euro. 8
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Using the same Centro Storico asking price of 2,828 euro per square metre, a 60 square metre flat is about 169,680 euro. 8
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Using the same San Polo, Caionvico and Sant'Eufemia asking price of 1,939 euro per square metre, a 60 square metre flat is about 116,340 euro. 8
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Using the same Centro Storico asking price of 2,828 euro per square metre, an 80 square metre flat is about 226,240 euro. 8
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Using the same San Polo, Caionvico and Sant'Eufemia asking price of 1,939 euro per square metre, an 80 square metre flat is about 155,120 euro. 8
Corporate Tax
IRES is 24% and ordinary IRAP is 3.9%, so the usual combined rate is about 27.9%. Regions may move the IRAP rate by up to 0.92 points. For 2025 only, PwC describes a cut of IRES from 24% to 20% for companies that reinvest profits. IRAP no longer applies to self-employed professionals. 21 19
Dividend Withholding Tax
26% withholding on dividends paid to resident individuals. The same 26% is the base withholding on yields from loans and securities paid by an Italian resident. Interest on government bonds is 12.5%. 22
Tax System
Residents are taxed on worldwide income; the country prep uses a 183-day residence threshold or centre of vital interests. 19
Highest Income Tax Bracket
43% national IRPEF on income above 50,000 euro in 2026. The bands under that are 23% up to 28,000 euro and 33% from 28,001 to 50,000 euro. PwC puts the regional add-on at about 1.23% to 3.33% and the municipal add-on at 0% to 0.9%. 19
VAT
Standard IVA is 22%. Reduced rates of 10% and 4% apply to listed goods and services. 23
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. From 2024 a controlled foreign company is caught when its effective tax rate is under 15% and more than one third of revenue is passive. A substance ruling can exempt it. If the accounts are not certified, the older test, tax under half the Italian corporate rate, can still apply. 24
Property Tax
IMU (not applicable to primary residence unless luxury) 20
Property Transaction Tax
Buying from a private seller with first-home relief: registration tax 2% (minimum 1,000 euro) instead of 9%, plus 50 euro mortgage tax and 50 euro cadastral tax. A VAT sale with the same relief is 4% VAT on the price, plus 200 euro for each of registration, mortgage and cadastral tax. 25
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
Residents are taxed on worldwide income. The impatriate regime excludes 50% of qualifying Italian employment or self-employment income, up to 600,000 euro, for the year of the move and the next four. With a minor child the taxed share falls to 40%. People who moved by 31 December 2023 keep the older regime. New residents from 2026 can instead pay 300,000 euro a year on foreign income. Opt-ins from 2024 keep 100,000 euro, and opt-ins from 2025 keep 200,000 euro. 20 19

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 29, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. Tuttitalia Brescia, ISTAT residents on 1 January 2026Secondary
  2. English Wikipedia, Brescia: Lombardy, 2026 population and Leonessa d'ItaliaSecondary
  3. ECB 90-day euro reference rates, 19 October 2026Official
  4. Wikivoyage Italy: plugs, tap water, passport and codice fiscale for a SIMSecondary
  5. iliad mobile offers, GIGA 150, TOP 230 and SIM activationOfficial
  6. iliad eSIM, virtual SIM for a compatible phoneOfficial
  7. A2A Ciclo Idrico drinking-water checks, including public fountainsOfficial
  8. Immobiliare.it Brescia asking prices, September 2026Listings
  9. Brescia Mobilita tickets and monthly passesOfficial
  10. hack.bs coworking prices, day pass and monthly deskOfficial
  11. hack.bs address, Contrada del Cavalletto 24Official
  12. Giornale di Brescia, 20 June 2026, Talent Garden Brescia closed at the end of 2022Secondary
  13. OpenStreetMap, hack.bs at Contrada del Cavalletto 24Reference
  14. ASST Spedali Civili, Piazzale Spedali Civili 1Official
  15. Comune di Brescia, Biblioteca Queriniana, Via Mazzini 1Official
  16. OpenStreetMap, Biblioteca Queriniana, Via Giuseppe Mazzini 1Reference
  17. Wikivoyage Brescia: station roads, castle, Santa Giulia, casoncelli, Piazzale ArnaldoSecondary
  18. Visit Brescia, Monte Maddalena trails and the hill parkOfficial
  19. PwC Italy personal income tax, reviewed 23 July 2026Professional
  20. PwC Italy impatriate regime and main-home property tax, reviewed 23 July 2026Professional
  21. PwC Italy corporate income tax, reviewed 13 July 2026Professional
  22. PwC Italy dividend withholding, reviewed 13 July 2026Professional
  23. PwC Italy VAT, reviewed 23 July 2026Professional
  24. PwC Italy controlled foreign company rulesProfessional
  25. Agenzia delle Entrate, first-home purchase taxesOfficial
  26. ECB daily euro reference rate, 23 October 2026 cubeOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €2,800 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €168,000) Using the same Centro Storico asking price of 2,828 euro per square metre, a 60 square…
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,750 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €105,000) Using the same San Polo, Caionvico and Sant'Eufemia asking price of 1,939 euro per square…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €2,600 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €208,000) Using the same Centro Storico asking price of 2,828 euro per square metre, an 80 square…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,600 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €128,000) Using the same San Polo, Caionvico and Sant'Eufemia asking price of 1,939 euro per square…
    • Accommodation Average 1-bedroom apartment: €700 - €950 per month Immobiliare asked about 12.99 euro per square metre a month in the Centro Storico in…
    19 more changes
    • Annual Events Mille Miglia (historical car race starting in Brescia every May/June) The Mille Miglia vintage-car parade starts in Brescia each May. The museum is in the Santa…
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Flat tax for new residents (Substitute tax of €100k) or 'Lavoratori Impatriati' (up to… Residents are taxed on worldwide income. The impatriate regime excludes 50% of qualifying…
    • Best Coworking Space Talent Garden Brescia (Via S. Eustacchio, 15) - Approx. €20/day or €250/month Talent Garden Brescia, formerly on Via Cipro, closed at the end of 2022. hack.bs, Contrada…
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, applicable under Legislative Decree n. 142/2018 Yes. From 2024 a controlled foreign company is caught when its effective tax rate is under…
    • Corporate Tax 24% IRES + 3.9% IRAP (Total approx. 27.9%) IRES is 24% and ordinary IRAP is 3.9%, so the usual combined rate is about 27.9%. Regions…
    • Currency & Banking 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks include Intesa Sanpaolo and Unicredit. Euro (EUR, €). Cards are widely accepted; cash is still used in smaller shops and markets…
    • Dividend Withholding Tax 26% standard rate 26% withholding on dividends paid to resident individuals. The same 26% is the base…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 43% for income over €50,000 43% national IRPEF on income above 50,000 euro in 2026. The bands under that are 23% up to…
    • Libraries & Study Spots Biblioteca Queriniana (Via Musei, 13) Biblioteca Queriniana, Via Mazzini 1, by the Vittoria metro, is the main public library…
    • Population Approximately 197,000 201,342 residents on 1 January 2026, the ISTAT figure reported by Tuttitalia. Wikipedia…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F/L sockets 230 V, 50 Hz; Type C (Europlug), Type F (Schuko) and Type L (Italian three-pin) plugs.
    • Property Transaction Tax 2% for primary residence, 9% for others (plus fixed mortgage/cadastral taxes) Buying from a private seller with first-home relief: registration tax 2% (minimum 1,000…
    • Public Transport Passes Brescia Mobilità: Single ticket €1.50, Monthly pass €35.00 Brescia Mobilità buses and the metro. A zone 1 ordinary ticket is 1.70 euro for 90…
    • SIM Card TIM, Vodafone, WindTre, and Iliad (Iliad offers 150GB for €9.99/month) TIM, Vodafone, Wind Tre and iliad sell prepaid SIMs. Bring a passport; shops may also…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €3,100 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €124,000) Immobiliare asked 2,828 euro per square metre in the Centro Storico in September 2026, so…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,900 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €76,000) The lowest September 2026 asking zone on that page was San Polo, Caionvico and…
    • Tap Water Drinkable and high quality (Fontanelle available throughout the city) Generally safe nationwide. Do not drink from fountains marked non potabile. Restaurants…
    • Tax System Worldwide income basis for residents (>183 days) Residents are taxed on worldwide income; the country prep uses a 183-day residence…
    • VAT 22% standard rate Standard IVA is 22%. Reduced rates of 10% and 4% apply to listed goods and services.

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