| Marone | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Lombardy | |
| Territory | Lake Iseo | |
| Altitude | 189 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 23.93 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 3.189 (30-11-2017) | |
| Name inhabitants | Maronese | |
| Prefix tel | 39 030 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 25054 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | Saint martin | |
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Marone is a city of Lombardy, in the province of Brescia.
To know
Marone is located on the shore Brescia of the Lake Iseo (Sebino). Neighboring municipalities are:
- Pisogne North;
- Zones to the north-east;
- Gardone Val Trompia is Marcheno East;
- Marasino salt South.
Background
Marone was already inhabited in Roman times, as evidenced by the remains of a villa, walls and baths, and by the presence of a consular road that connected Brescia and the Val Camonica. In the Middle Ages, the coast was reclaimed by the Benedictine monks.
In the fifteenth century wool was already worked and, subsequently, blankets and cloths. The importance of the town grew with the expansion of the port in the 16th century, and at the same time the working of iron by means of smelting furnaces spread.
In the last century the mining activity of dolomite also developed, which continues today.
How to orient yourself
Marone: full screen map.Marone includes a hamlet, Vello, and several historical districts:
- Ariolo
- Collepiano
- Monte Marone
- Ponzano
- Pray
- I dress
How to get
By plane
The closest airports to Marone are the following:
- 1 Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport (the Caravaggio), Via Aeroporto 13, Orio al Serio, ☎ 39 035 326323.
- Brescia-Montichiari Airport (Gabriele D'Annunzio), Via Aeroporto, 34, Montichiari (BS), ☎ 39 030 9656599, fax: 39 030 9656514. Charter only
- 2 Verona-Villafranca Airport (Valerio Catullo), Boxes of Sommacampagna (VR), ☎ 39 045 8095666, fax: 39 045 8619074.
By car
- To get to Marone from Brescia take the
Sebina Orientale connecting Brescia to Pisogne and exit at Marone. - To get to Marone from the Camonica Valley take the
of the Tonal and Mendola, take the and exit at Marone.
Sebina Orientale connecting Brescia to Pisogne and exit at Marone.
of the By boat
Marone can also be reached by boat thanks to the services of the Navigazione Lago d'Iseo line. For timetables and updated rates consult the website of the NLI
On the train
Marone can be reached by train thanks to the line Brescia-Iseo-Edolo, managed by FERROVIENORD. The station is located in via Roma 10/13. For information, rates and timetables consult the website Trenord
By bus
Marone can be reached by bus from the lines operated by the Ferrovie Nord Milano Autoservizi. The line passing through Marone is:
For updated timetables consult the website of FNMA
How to get around
It is possible to move around on foot and by bike, which can be rented thanks to the bike sharing service (for a fee) organized by the mountain community of Sebino Brescia.
What see
- Church of St. Martin of Tours, Via Lungolago Marconi. Consecrated in 1754, inside you can admire some paintings by Romanino. In the adjacent Church of the Carmine, during the Christmas period, a nativity scene with glimpses of Marone is set up every year (free admission).
- Villa Vismara, Via Roma. The villa houses the municipal library and, from the park with olive trees where events and demonstrations are often held, it is possible to reach both a small beach on the lake and the town center.
- Vintage pedal, Via Roma 42. Exhibits of historic bicycles are set up inside. [1]
- Remains of the Roman villa, Via Cristini. Precious testimony from the past of Maronese antiquity, in the locality of Vela.
- Hermitage of S. Pietro in Vinculis, Pregasso. Built in the 15th century after the destruction of the castle located there, the hermitage was the first parish church of Marone.
- Sanctuary of the Madonna della Rota, along the way to Zones. Dating back to the 15th century and remembered for the frescoes by Giovanni da Marone.
- Fraction of Vello. Small picturesque village, with a characteristic marina, located on the coast road to Pisogne.
- Church of S. Eufemia, Vello. Contains a canvas by Ottavio Amigoni from 1647.
- Cemetery church (Ancient parish church), Vello. Inside you can admire frescoes by the painter Giovanni da Marone, including the Annunciation of 1489.
Events and parties
- Feast of St. Martin.
half of November. Patronal festival with sporting events such as the palio delle contrade (relay race), football tournament, and other entertainment activities on the lakefront. - Five-year feast of the Madonna. ten days in September. Ten days of celebrations during which a fig wood statue is carried on the shoulders of the inhabitants to various locations in the country; each district is decorated with paper flowers.
- From olive to oil. beginning of June.
- Sardinated. 3 days in early July. During these three days it is possible to taste the sardine cooked according to ancient local recipes.
- Rampi Gölem. July. Cross country race on mountain bike.
- Feast of St. Peter. Food stands and typical specialties, such as casoncelli and capù (respectively, Brescia ravioli and stuffed meatballs wrapped in cabbage), with musical accompaniment and karaoke evening.
- La Lacustre (October). Tour of Lake Iseo with bicycles and historical costumes (non-competitive race organized by Pedale Vintage).
- Thirty-foot Skyrace & Vertical (May) [2]
- New oil festival and local food and wine, via Roma, ☎ 39 371 1921393, @[email protected]. Last weekend of November. Gastronomic review for the enhancement of local products, especially extra virgin olive oil with the DOP recognition (Extra virgin olive oil from the Lombard lakes).
half of November. Patronal festival with sporting events such as the palio delle contrade (relay race), football tournament, and other entertainment activities on the lakefront.Markets
The weekly market is held every Thursday.
What to do
Shopping
In its territory an excellent olive oil is produced; Marone is part ofNational Association City of oil.
How to have fun
Where to eat
Average prices
- Fried fish from Piccioli (On the coastal road just after Marasino salt), ☎ 39 3337246847. Fryer with fish and fried vegetables with outdoor seating also by the lake.
Where stay
Average prices
- Farmhouse Cascina Lert, via Grumello, ☎ 39 3491614621, @[email protected].
45 €. Check in: 17.00, check-out: 10.00. The farm is located at an altitude of 450 m s.l.m on the hills of Lake Iseo. In the farmhouse you can taste dishes cooked from local products such as olives, oil, milk, eggs, cheeses and jams. The farmhouse is also equipped with three double rooms.
45 €. Safety
How to keep in touch
Post office
- Marone Post Office, Blood Donor Square 8, ☎ 39 030 987129, fax: 39 030 987129. Mon-Fri 8: 25-13: 45, Sat 8: 25-12: 45.
Around
Itineraries
From the hamlet of Fleece you can reach it by bicycle Toline thanks to the cycle / pedestrian road Fleece-Toline, recently reopened.
