Pisogne

Pisogne (Camunian: Pidhógne) is a comune of 8156 inhabitants[2] in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy, Italy.

Pisogne

Pidhógne
Comune
Comune di Pisogne
Coat of arms
Location of Pisogne
Pisogne
Location of Pisogne in Italy
Pisogne
Pisogne (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°48′39″N 10°6′29″E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceProvince of Brescia (BS)
FrazioniFraine, Govine, Gratacasolo, Grignaghe, Pontasio, Siniga, Sonvico, Toline
Government
 • MayorOscar Panigada (Centre-left)
Area
 • Total47 km2 (18 sq mi)
Elevation
187 m (614 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total8,156
 • Density170/km2 (450/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Pisognesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
25055
Dialing code0364
Patron saintSan Costanzo
Saint day12 May
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

Pisogne is situated at the northern-east tip of Lake Iseo, where the river Oglio flows into the lake. It is the lowermost commune of the Val Camonica. Neighbouring communes are Marone, Pezzaze, Pian Camuno and Costa Volpino.

History
Tower of Bishop
See also: Val Camonica

Pisogne is mentioned for the first time in 1227.

In 1287 the great rebellion led by Camunian Federici noble family against the city of Brescia, was followed by the killing of several of Pisogne Guelphs resident there. Following this fact, the town was fortified between the 12th and 13th century and granted to the Brusati family.

In 1518 eight witches were convicted of arson in Pisogne.

On November 14, 1727 the bandit Giorgio Vicario, one of the most feared of Val Camonica "buli" (bandits), born in Pisogne in 1695, was murdered.

In 1907 Pisogne was reached by the railway line, which is still running.

Main sights
Central square in Pisogne
Church of Santa Maria della neve.
  • The Church of Santa Maria della Neve, containing frescoes by Romanino
  • The ancient parish church of Santa Maria in Silvis, built around the 9th century on ancient Roman remains, still partly visible.
  • The parish church dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta, dating to the 18th century.
  • The Bishop's Tower, located in the main square (12th century)

People
  • Bishop Giacomo Maria Corna Pellegrini

International relations
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Italy

Twin towns – Sister cities

Pisogne is twinned with:

References
  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. "ISTAT". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2014-05-01.

Sources
  • Panazza, Gaetano; Araldo Bertolini (1984). Arte in Val Camonica - vol 3 (in Italian). Brescia: Industrie grafiche bresciane.
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