Provaglio d'Iseo

Provaglio d'Iseo (Brescian: Proài d'Izé) is a town and comune in the province of Brescia, in the Lombardy region in Italy. Provaglio d'Iseo is located 3 km south of the town Iseo, in the historical region of Franciacorta, famous for its wine production.

Provaglio d'Iseo

Proài d'Izé
Comune di Provaglio d'Iseo
Aerial view of Palazzo Francesconi
Location of Provaglio d'Iseo
Provaglio d'Iseo
Location of Provaglio d'Iseo in Italy
Provaglio d'Iseo
Provaglio d'Iseo (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°38′N 10°3′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceBrescia (BS)
FrazioniProvezze, Fantecolo
Government
  MayorMarco Simonini
Area
  Total16 km2 (6 sq mi)
Elevation
330 m (1,080 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
  Total7,237
  Density450/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Provagliesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
25050
Dialing code030
ISTAT code017156
Patron saintSts. Peter and Paul
Saint day29 June
WebsiteOfficial website

Points of interest include the monastery of San Pietro in Lamosa and the nearby Torbiere Sebine, a natural marshland area, important for birds.

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