Pisogne
Pisogne
Pidhógne | |
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| Comune di Pisogne | |
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Coat of arms | |
Pisogne Location of Pisogne in Italy Pisogne Pisogne (Lombardy) | |
| Coordinates: 45°48′39″N 10°6′29″E / 45.81083°N 10.10806°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Province of Brescia (BS) |
| Frazioni | Fraine, Govine, Gratacasolo, Grignaghe, Pontasio, Siniga, Sonvico, Toline |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Federico Laini (Centre/Centre-Left) |
| Area | |
• Total | 47 km2 (18 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 187 m (614 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 8,156 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (450/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Pisognesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 25055 |
| Dialing code | 0364 |
| Patron saint | San Costanzo |
| Saint day | 12 May |
| Website | Official website |
Pisogne (Camunian: Pidhógne) is a comune of 8156 inhabitants in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy, Italy. It is located about 30 kilometers (19 mi) northwest of Brescia, 51 kilometers (32 miles) northeast of Bergamo, and 97 kilometers (60 miles) northeast of Milan.
Today, Pisogne is a tourist destination, known for its historic center, its lakeside location, and its proximity to the Val Camonica. The town is home to a number of historical landmarks, including the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, the Torre del Vescovo (Bishop's Tower), and the Roman Bridge. Pisogne is also a starting point for hiking and biking trails in the Val Camonica. The town is home to a number of frescoes dating from the 14th to the 16th centuries. The town's annual festival, the Festa del Perdono, is held in July. Pisogne is also a destination for windsurfing and kitesurfing.