Bagolino

Bagolino (Brescian: Bagulì) is a comune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy, Italy, in the valley of the river Caffaro, on the right side of Valle Sabbia. Bagolino is known for the cheese named Bagòss and the carnival. Similar to grana padano, Bagòss is a salty cheese with traces of natural mold at times.

Bagolino
Comune di Bagolino
Coat of arms
Location of Bagolino
Bagolino
Location of Bagolino in Italy
Bagolino
Bagolino (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°49′N 10°28′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceProvince of Brescia BS
FrazioniPonte Caffaro
Government
  MayorGianzeno Marca
Area
  Total109 km2 (42 sq mi)
Elevation
778 m (2,552 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
  Total3,960
  Density36/km2 (94/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Bagossi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
25072
Dialing code0365
Patron saintSaint George
Saint day23 April
WebsiteOfficial website
san Giorgio church

The village retains its medieval appearance, with abutting historical buildings and winding streets, arcades, squares, fountains, and narrow stairs that go up to the church of St. George.

The frazione Ponte Caffaro lies on the shore of Lake Idro.

Neighbouring communes

Physical Geography

Territory

Bagolino is placed inside the Caffaro Valley, a tributary valley of the Sabbia Valley.

Twin towns

Bagolino is twinned with:

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