Guided Walking Tour through the Historic City Center
6:30–8:00 PMPiazza della Loggia
Before the Welcome Reception, participants are invited to join a guided walking tour through the historic city center of Brescia. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10–15 minutes before departure.
The itinerary will include some of the city’s most significant historical and architectural sites, such as Piazza della Loggia, Piazza Paolo VI with the Old and New Cathedrals, and the Roman archaeological area with the Capitolium and the remains of the ancient forum, testifying to Brescia’s more than two thousand years of history.
Piazza della Loggia in the historic center of Brescia
Social Events
The I-CiTies 2026 social programme will offer participants the opportunity to discover some of the most representative cultural, historical and gastronomic places in Brescia and its surrounding area. The programme includes a guided walking tour through the historic city center, the Welcome Reception at the Santa Giulia Museum, and the Social Dinner in the Franciacorta wine region.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Guided city tour and Welcome Reception
Guided Walking Tour through the Historic City Center
Before the Welcome Reception, participants are invited to join a guided walking tour through the historic city center of Brescia. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10–15 minutes before departure.
The itinerary will include some of the city’s most significant historical and architectural sites, such as Piazza della Loggia, Piazza Paolo VI with the Old and New Cathedrals, and the Roman archaeological area with the Capitolium and the remains of the ancient forum, testifying to Brescia’s more than two thousand years of history.
Piazza della Loggia in the historic center of Brescia
Welcome Reception
The conference Welcome Reception will take place at the Santa Giulia Museum,one of the most remarkable cultural landmarks in Brescia and part of the UNESCO World Heritage site “Longobards in Italy: Places of Power”.
The Welcome Reception will provide an informal setting for participants to meet colleagues, reconnect with collaborators, and continue scientific discussions surrounded by the unique cultural heritage of Santa Giulia.
Please note: the reception ends at 11:00 PM. Return transportation is not provided by the conference; participants must arrange their own return journey.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Social Dinner in Franciacorta
Social Dinner — Transportation Information
from the conference venue
→ Via San Rocchino, 145 (Brescia)
(near by Hotel Ambasciatori and Casa dell'Ospite)
→ Conference venue
(near by Hotel Industria)
→ Via XX Settembre (Brescia)
(near by B&B Hotel, Hotel Leonessa, Hotel Igea and Novotel Brescia 2)
→ Conference venue
(near by Hotel Industria)
Franciacorta Winery Visit
The conference Social Dinner programme will take place in the Franciacorta wine region, approximately 30 minutes from the center of Brescia, offering participants the opportunity to experience one of the most renowned cultural and gastronomic areas of Northern Italy.
The programme will include a guided visit to the Barone Pizzini Winery, one of the historic wineries of the Franciacorta area and internationally recognized for its wine production and commitment to sustainable viticulture.
Dinner at Borgo Santa Giulia
Following the winery visit, dinner will be hosted at Borgo Santa Giulia in Corte Franca, in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere designed to encourage informal discussions, networking opportunities, and social interaction among conference participants.
Transportation to and from the venue will be provided by the conference organization.
Please check the conference programme for any final updates to the return departure time or transportation arrangements.