Their lesser-known status, however, might change next year, when Bergamo and Brescia are Italy’s Capital of Culture for 2023. The two are picking up the baton from the island of Procida ...

Brescia is a hidden gem of a city, tucked at the foot of the Alps in northern Italy. There’s a lot going on here, with a miniature La Scala-type theatre, lots of culture, art and shopping.

Brescia, Italy, was one of the first Western cities devastated by the pandemic. It has adopted a famed ancient statue, “Winged Victory,” as the emblem of its recovery — and a prod for visits.