The property
A landmark of art and culture in the heart of Brescia
Located in the vibrant heart of Brescia, Centro Paolo VI blends history, culture, and elegance. Born from the union of two historic palaces, it offers the perfect setting for business, leisure, and special moments, with rooms that immerse guests in the charm of the city’s historic center.
With its 17th-century Baroque architecture, the property combines timeless elegance with exceptional hospitality, providing a professional, discreet, and welcoming experience for every occasion.
Evolution of the Times
It is the result of the merger of two patrician houses built, at a distance of over a century from each other, by two distinct families not linked to each other by any relationship: the Maggi, who in the seventeenth century renovated the previous sixteenth building, and the Gambara, who a century later bought the palace and put it in a new portion.
Palazzo Maggi: the origin
It is the first batch of the current complex. The wet pillars of the porch hold nine cross-arches, the cellars have double cross-arched vaults and, in some walls, show wide traces of graffiti dating back to the mid-sixteenth century.
In the great hall, frescoes have recently been discovered, also refer to the mid-sixteenth century and early seventeenth century.
Palazzo Gambara: prestigious past
The Gambara family bought the Palace from the Maggi around the year 1655. Count Scipione Gambara is responsible for the beginning of the beautiful eighteenth-century arrangement of the building signed by the architect Antonio Marchetti. The window decorations on the façade reflect the artistic influences of each of the historical periods in which they were created.
The monumental staircase with its two Doric columns supporting the long architrave that invites you to climb, the two noble portals, the the round-shaped stone arch supported by two sash pilasters that end in a curly shelf on which rise two beautiful finely worked amphorae.
Palazzo Santangelo: the present guarded
In 1854 Mons. Gerolamo Verzieri, Bishop of Brescia, buys the entire structure from the Grifoni Santangelo family and continues the work of arranging the Palace. In 1930 the church was decorated with marble and frescoes by the painter from Brescia, Vittorio Trainini, and today it contains an altarpiece by Moretto, "The Trinity crowns the Virgin, with saints Pietro, Paolo and allegories of Justice and Peace".
At the beginning of the 70s, Palazzo Santangelo was designated by the Bishop Mons. Luigi Morstabilini as a Pastoral Centre, entitled to the Pope Paul VI from Brescia, as an expression of the desire and commitment to translate into the experience of the diocesan Church the spirit and indications of the Second Vatican Council.
Green Regeneration
Creating a natural connection that crosses time, real and perceived, is the goal we have been able to achieve with our park, which can be considered a precious green oasis in the city center.
The garden
During the day it offers refreshment to guests who need to give themselves a few hours to regenerate; in the evening the lights create a magical atmosphere and the park becomes a mystical place where you can admire the stars.
In 1600 square meters several wonders coexist in harmony: the Cedar of the Atlas, which is protected by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, the Himalayan Cedars and the Incense Cedars, an imposing yew that is typical of the mountainous areas of Brescia, the Chinese Palm and a centenary olive tree that wisely watches over the ecosystem completed by oleander bushes, holly, Japanese convallaria tufts from red fruits and the Japanese cress surrounding the central beds of the garden.
Another poetic note is offered by the small calicanto flowers that from October to January release their delicate scent that spreads gently everywhere: natural aromatherapy.
Describing this our green jewel can not be enough, you have to live it. Your stay at the Paolo VI will be transformed into an indelible memory.
Comfort and Safety
The parking
Our guests can have a secure parking inside our structure, located in the city center.
From check in to check out, the convenience of a reserved parking space and the chance of being able to leave your car in a secure place 24 h 7/7.
There are two ways to enter, located in Via Calleghari 4 and 4/bis, and 250 parking spots available.
The Restaurant
Restaurant-in-Art
We wanted to revolutionize the outdated half board format because contemporary travelers are looking for an authentic and unpredictable experience.
Meeting
Your tailored experience
Our spaces are designed to create the perfect setting for any event. Whether it's a business meeting, conference, team-building activity, or ECM event, we provide customized solutions with attention to detail, along with exclusive services.
Our Rooms
With its 105 rooms and 5 apartments nestled in an atmosphere of historic elegance, Paolo VI invites guests to explore Brescia's rich history, offering views of the historic center or its enchanting gardens.
