The Museo del Risorgimento sits within the Castello di Brescia, the historic castle area that rises above the city. It is a museum devoted to the Risorgimento, the period of Italian unification, and to Brescia's part in that story. Visitors may also find it under the names Risorgimento Museum or Museum of the Italian Unification.
What you will see
The collection brings together artifacts and documents connected with the Risorgimento and with Brescia's role in the unification of Italy. Because the museum is set inside the castle grounds, a visit combines the displays with the setting itself, which is part of the city's historic heart.
Planning your visit
- Address: Castello di Brescia, 25121 Brescia BS, Italy
- Telephone: +39 030 2977833
- Kind of visit: a museum visit suited to those interested in Italian history and the unification period
Since the museum is part of the castle area, it works well as one stop among others on a walk through Brescia's old quarter. If you are planning around specific opening times or admission, it is worth calling the number above ahead of your trip.
The city around it
Brescia itself is a historic city in Lombardy, and the castle area that houses the museum is one of its best-known places to climb and look out from. Exploring the streets and monuments nearby pairs naturally with a visit to the museum, giving a fuller sense of the city where the Risorgimento story is told.
