Brescia is a dynamic city and municipality in the Lombardy region of Northern Italy. Located at the foot ofthe Alps and a short distance from Lakes Garda and Iseo, the city combines a strategic geographical position with a rich cultural and historical heritage. With more than 200,000 inhabitants, Brescia is the second-largest city in Lombardy and the fourth-largest urban centre in north-western Italy. Brescia also serves as the administrative capital of the Province of Brescia, one of the largest in Italy, with more than 1.2 million residents.The local economy is highly diversified and internationally oriented, with strong manufacturing,metalworking, textile, chemical and food industries, making Brescia one of Italy’s leading economic and production centres.
Brescia municipality is committed to promoting social inclusion and equal opportunities for all residents. As part of its long-standing engagement in integration policies, the Municipality implements a wide range of services and projects supporting foreign citizens, asylum seekers, and refugees.
The city coordinates reception programmes, language and cultural orientation courses, and tailored pathways to employment and social autonomy. Brescia also collaborates closely with local associations, schools, and civil society organisations to foster community participation and intercultural dialogue.In addition, the Municipality of Brescia adheres to the UNHCR ‘Charter for Integration’, strengthening its commitment to building inclusive communities and ensuring that newcomers can actively contribute to the social, cultural, and economic life of the city.
