Discover Monticelli Brusati: Churches, Trails, Art and Wine

Churches and Historical Traces

Monticelli Brusati can be explored through its churches, trails, art and wine. In the hamlet of Calzana stands the present-day parish church of Saints Tirso and Emiliano. It was built between 1725 and 1745 and has a single-nave layout with four side chapels and a deep presbytery. Its clear architecture makes it a specific destination for anyone who wants to get to know the area through its buildings.

The parish church also has a long history. As early as 1532, it bore the title of Saints Emiliano and Tirso.

Another religious site is located in Costa: the Church of San Zenone stands there in a secluded location with panoramic views. It was built in 1713 on top of an older structure. On Monte della Madonna hill, there is also the Madonna della Rosa Sanctuary at the hill’s most panoramic point. Both places give the landscape a cultural and architectural dimension.

Trails through the Higher Hamlets

The higher part of the municipality is particularly relevant when planning walks and hikes. The Gaina Waterfall Trail can be reached via the road through the hamlet of Gaina. Gaina is located in the higher part of the municipality of Monticelli Brusati. The trail is therefore one of the specific points of interest for visitors who want to include the landscape alongside churches and local history.

The hike to the Madonna della Rosa Sanctuary offers its own connection between the landscape and religious architecture: it passes by the Church of San Zenone. Those who choose this hike will therefore encounter both the sanctuary on Monte della Madonna and the church in Costa along the way. This makes it possible to include both destinations in the same thematic day plan without equating their different locations.

Buses, Stops and Orientation around the Area

The main bus stops in Monticelli Brusati are located on Via Europa and Via IV Novembre. Monticelli Brusati is served by the ARRIVA bus company; bus connections run to Brescia, Gussago, Rodengo Saiano and Ome.

Art and Wine as Additional Themes

The Remo Bianco Contemporary Art Museum collects works by an Italian artist who is considered one of the most original artists of the second half of the 20th century. The museum complements the churches and hiking destinations with an independent artistic focus. For visitors interested in culture, this creates a picture of the area in which religious architecture, historical context and contemporary art stand side by side.

The local wine scene is also one of the specific themes in Monticelli Brusati. Producers in Monticelli Brusati showcase both sparkling wines and high-quality red wines; reservations are required. If you organize your stay around your interests, you can therefore plan church visits, the hike to the Madonna della Rosa, the Remo Bianco Contemporary Art Museum and a reservation-only visit to the producers as distinct focal points.

Monticelli Brusati thus offers several clearly identifiable points of reference for choosing the rhythm of your trip: Calzana stands for the parish church of Saints Tirso and Emiliano, Costa for San Zenone, Gaina for the Gaina Waterfall Trail and Monte della Madonna for the Madonna della Rosa Sanctuary. These destinations are complemented by bus connections, art and wine.

More destinations for planning your trip to Italy: Acquafredda, Picedo, Nuvolento, Gardola, Vesta, Crone, Rezzato, Salo.

For the broader travel overview: Brescia.