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The pearl of Iseo lake, a mountain in an
island…call it as you want but visit it and love it. Who
inevitably reaches Montisola would like never leave it, you are
because magically and inexorably seduced from the suburbs of the
fishermen that time has jealously guarded preserving it from the
habits of frantic near cities. You are immediately attracted by
the desire to look around, to penetrate in the alleys, to listen
to the water that cautiously swings the "naet"- the ancient
boats of the fishermen. And speaking becomes slow and the voice
becomes whispered as in a sacred place. The coastal perimeter of
the island is 11 kilometers long and counts 12 historical
centers: the main town Siviano, Carzano, Masse, Cure, Menzino,
Novale, Olzano, Peschiera Maraglio, Port of Siviano, Sensole,
Senzano, Sinchignano. In Montisola cars are not admitted, the
only way to visit the island is by bicycle or bybus. Who is very
fit can walk along the coast road enjoying the silent nature and
the spectacular scenic views on the west coast (towards Bergamo)
and on the east coast (towards Brescia). In the highest point of
the island - 600 meters high - in the place named Cure there is
the Ceriola’s Sanctuary; in this point the panorama astonishes.
The island L’isola di
Loreto is the smallest island of the lake. Situated on the
north side of Montisola. It is of private property. In 1400 a
cloister was built here for the Sisters of S.Chiara. Today there
is a castle in New Gothic stile, a park and a small port. The
island L’Isola di San Paolo is situated on the south side
of Montisola. It is of private property too. Once here lived
fishermen, monks and nobles. The story tells that on this island
there was once a very big convent, but in 1700 when the island
became of private property the church as well as the convent
were razed to the ground. In 1912 the island was bough by the
Basilio family who built a big villa on it.
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iTINERARIO
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From Sulzano you reach by
boat Peschiera Maraglio, picturesque suburb of fishermen with
small port where the "naets"- the boats of fishermen - are
moored. This is the most frequented plac e
of the island, known for the Museum of the net and the naval
dockyard. The little church of St. Michael of the XVII sec.
should be visited Travelling along the coast road, in 30 minutes
you arrive in Carzano, ancient suburb of fishermen and
manufacturers of nets. The historical centre has well preserved
ancient houses. Every 5 years on September 14th, the Saint
Cross’ day is celebrated, all the inhabitants decorate their own
home with paper flowers handmade, the evening so many small
white lights make the landscape surreal. Nearby the Baroque
church devoted to St. Joan Baptist, an equipped park with a view
over the Loreto’s island can be reached; tourists can enjoy
themselves sunbathing and plunging in the clear waters of the
lake. In Carzano is placed the unique camping of the island,
where the well known Restaurant Montisola is located, you can
appreciate local cooking, based on lake fish. Carzano is
reachable by boat from Sale Marasino. Continuing on the coast
road you approach Siviano, in this ancient village placed at 250
meters stands out the Martinengo tower of the XIV Sec. The
imposing Parish devoted to Saints Faustino and Giovita dominates
the surrounding landscape. Still continuing you reach Sensole
where on the summit of a rocky wall the mighty fortress of the
Martinengo was built in the XII sec., The fortress that served
to protect the Island, has a cylindrical donjon to the center.
The road towards Peschiera Maraglio is silent and gives fabulous
panoramic views on the St. Paul’s island. Nearby the departure
point there is a park with olive trees where tourists stop for
the pic-nic.In this magic island a good extra-virgin olive oil
D.o.p. and a very good salami of Montisola are produced,
according to the ancient techniques. Another tradition is the
storage of the sardines of lake: after having cleaned and washed,
they are salted pickled for one day, then they are hung on wood
frameworks to desiccate; some days after, fish is washed and
preserved in oil.
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PESCHIERA MARAGLIO |
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a picturesque
little town with the most gracious small port where you’ll see the ‘nae’t’,
the typical fishermen’s boat of the Lake Iseo. The historic centre is
only to be reached by foot. It is only this way that one can admire
the narrow alleys and the Chiesa di San Michele (XVII
Century), which is also well visible from Sulzano. On the top of a
steep rocky hill the Rocca degli Oldofredi, a fortress
built in the XIIth Century for the protection of the island, dominates
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SIVIANO |
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 Siviano
is to be reached following the road along the
coast or by boat from the port. From this characteristic village,
placed on a height, you’ll enjoy the most fabulous panoramas on the
west coast. In the middle of the streets of this town with medieval
characteristics, rises the Torre Martinego of the XIV
century. Above this small town, the baroque Parrocchiale
dedicated to the Santi Faustino e Giovita, preceded
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SENSOLE |
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 At Sensole one arrives by foot, from Peschiera
Maraglio, following the coast path, passing a number of bars and
restaurants and a nice picnic area situated between olive trees. In
front the island of San Paolo. In the centre of the village on the
lakeside there is a small chapel of the XVII century, on its façade,
above the portal you’ll see a painting dedicated to the Madonna. Also
from here you can see the fortress Rocca degli Oldofredi. |
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CARZANO |
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 Carzano
is a small village of old fishermens houses. Its position is the best
if you want to admire the view on the island of Loreto and the coast
behind it. Between the ancient houses rises the Parrocchiale di
S. Giovanni Battista of the XVIIth Century. The church has one
bay and two altars. Nearby there is Palazzo Martinengo from 1500 with
beautiful decorations on the outside.
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CURE |
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ISOLA DI LORETO |
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island L’isola di Loreto is the smallest island of the
lake. Situated on the north side of Montisola. It is of private
property. In 1400 a cloister was built here for the Sisters of
S.Chiara. Today there is a castle in New Gothic stile, a park and a
small port. |
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ISOLA DI SAN PAOLO |
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 The
island L’Isola di San Paolo is situated on the south
side of Montisola. It is of private property too. Once here lived
fishermen, monks and nobles. The story tells that on this island there
was once a very big convent, but
in 1700 when the island became of
private property the church as well as the convent were razed to the
ground. In 1912 the island was bough by the Basilio family who built a
big villa on it.
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