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Brescia (2004 population 192,165) is nestled in the northern region of Lombardy, right at the foot of the Alpine mountains. The next largest city from Milan, Brescia has been an important centre since pre-Roman times. Much of the early foundation of Brescia is shrouded with tales of Hercules, Altilia, and other mythical and historical characters. Though its original founders are largely under debate, the city became Roman in 225 BC. In 89 BC it was recognized as a city, and in 41 BC received Roman citizenship.

Rare early documents are housed in the Biblioteca Queriniana, including a 14^th century manuscript by Dante a Florentine poet of the Middle Ages. Home to many Lombard kings, Brescia is known for its many extravagant villas, castles and cathedrals. Visit the Duomo Vecchio, the Old Cathedral , also known as La Rotonda. This Romanesque church was built in the 11^th century and welcomes you through an entrance of pink Veronese marble. It houses such paintings as the Assumption, the Evangelists Luke and Mark, and Feast of the Paschal Lamb, and Eli and the Angel by Alessandro Bonvicino. This city holds centuries-old artwork, and can take days to view it all. Like much of Italy, Brescia is an art-lover s city!