Brescia, an Italian town with a rich history, was once the capital of the Celtic tribe of Brixia and later became a major city under Roman rule. It was later invaded by Germanic tribes, including the Lombards led by King Alboin. The architectural monuments in the center of Brescia, known as 'Lombards in Italy: places of power', are a great example of early medieval architecture and are included in the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List.
# Italy
Bergamo is a beautiful and cozy Italian town located on a hilltop in the center of the province of Lombardy. It was founded by the Celts and named after one of their gods, Bergimus. Bergamo is also famous for being the birthplace of Harlequin or Truffaldino, a world-renowned fictional character. The town is featured in the play 'The Servant of Two Masters' by Carlo Goldoni, where Truffaldino is a witty and mischievous servant who works for two masters at the same time. The play has been performed successfully for over 200 years in theaters all over the world.