Experience in Brescia, Italy by Manuel

What is it like to live in Brescia? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Brescia is a medium-sized city in the north of Italy. Near the city you can find beautiful lakes and mountains, during spring and summer, for chilling out or enjoying daily trips. In the center you can find some monuments (none of them are really famous) and a lot of cafés, bars and places to have a break. I would recommend Brescia if you're looking for a complete Italian experience without too many distractions or troubles.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Brescia?

There are 2 famous disco clubs (DLQ and Circus) and several minor clubs in which the mostly played music is commercial house music. Prices are high for european standards (6 - 14 €) but they're very popular and full of people to meet. Brescia is full of bars that serve cocktails for almost the entire night for 4 - 5 €. There aren't big parties like raves or events openair but you can find rock concerts, especially in summer, close to Brescia.

How much does it cost to live in Brescia?

I can't give a precise answer because I don't live in apartment but approximately 800-900€ per month if you like to party and go out. Simple living costs may be around 600-700€.

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Is it difficult to find accommodation in Brescia? Is there any advice you can give?

It's not difficult to find accomodation in Brescia, there are a lot of sites that give you addresses and contacts or you can look for a place near University in showcases.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Food is obviously awesome! We are in Italy! Wherever you go you can find pasta, pizza, lasagne, bread with sausages, vegetables and everything you want. Near Garda Lake you can eat excellent dishes with fish.

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What places would you recommend visiting in Brescia?

Is it good to eat out in Brescia? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

It's really good to eat out in Brescia. The are a lot of pubs like Spiller Forst, Wiener Hous, Bier House where you can taste good beers with tastefull dishes. Torre d' Ercole is a good place for lunch in the centre of town, you can have a spritz in Square Loggia. It's difficult to find a place in Brescia where isn't good to eat out, go for a walk and discover the city!

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Is the nightlife good in Brescia? Where is good to go?

Not as good as Spain or other places in Europe. You will not need help to manage it and you will have time for studying but also having fun.

What advice would you give future students headed to Brescia?

Enjoy your experience, probably you will never be able to live the Italian way of life in a such quiet city. Go for a walk, visit the city, make new friends and have fun!

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