| Sarnico | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Lombardy | |
| Territory | Lake Iseo | |
| Altitude | 197 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 6.44 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 6.702 (31/12/2011) | |
| Name inhabitants | Sarnicesi | |
| Prefix tel | 39 035 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 24067 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | San Mauro | |
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Sarnico is a city of Lombardy, in Province of Bergamo.
To know
Geographical notes
Sarnico is the southernmost town in the Lake Iseo: it rises at the point where the lake narrows (the distance between the two banks reaches up to 80 m) and becomes the river Oglio. Behind the town you can see the remains of the "Pietra di Sarnico" quarry.
Background
The first human settlements date back to the Neolithic and Bronze Age. In Roman times there were fixed allocations on the lake shores, mainly due to the existence of important connecting roads with the cities of Bergamo is Brescia and with the Camonica Valley. During the period of Venetian domination the town grew in importance becoming the capital of the County of Valcalepio.
How to orient yourself
Sarnico: full screen map.Fraction of Sarnico is Rudello.
A map of the village is available on the website of the navigation on Lake Iseo
For more information contact Pro-Loco of Sarnico, Via Lantieri 6, ☎ 39 035910900, fax: 39 0354261334, @[email protected].
How to get
By plane
The closest airports to Sarnico 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
Exit the
at the toll booth of Palazzolo sull'Oglio and take the provincial road ex 
Sebina Occidentale, exit at Sarnico.
Sarnico can be reached by boat from all other towns in the Lake Iseo. For info on rates and timetables: navigazionelagoiseo.it
By bus
Lines passing through Sarnico are:
- D (Bergamo-Costa Mezzate-Sarnico)
- IS (Bergamo-Grumello del Monte-Tavernola Bergamasca)
- E20a (Sarnico-Foresto Sparso)
- E20b (Sarnico-Adrara S. Rocco)
- E20d (Grumello del Monte-Creadaro)
- LS001 (Pontoglio-Palazzolo-Sarnico)
- LS002 (Iseo-Sarnico)
For information on timetables see: move in Lombardy
How to get around
What see
- Gianni Bellini Picture Gallery. The civic museum, located in the ancient Palazzo Gervasoni, contains about 150 works including paintings by Palma il Giovane, Alessandro Magnasco, Antonio Cifrondi and Carlo Ceresa.
- Church of San Paolo. Built in 1428, in Romanesque style, with important frescoes.
- Parish Church of San Martino da Tours.
- Church of San Rocco, Piaza Santissimo Redeemer. Adjacent to the parish church.
- clock tower (o Civic tower).
In the village there are also some villas and other style buildings liberty, built by the will of members of the local family Faccanoni, all works of the architect Sommaruga.
- 1 Villa Surre (Villa Luigi Faccanoni), Via Predore 59. Designed in 1912 by the Lombard architect Giuseppe Sommaruga at the behest of Luigi Faccanoni, when the villa was built on the current asphalted road that connects the western bank of the Lake Iseo it was nothing more than a dirt road with few cars on the road. The complex consists of the villa, the caretaker's house, a private church, the dock connected to the park of the villa by a bridge that passes over the coastal road and a congress center (built in the second half of the 20th century). In designing the villa, Sommaruga followed the dictates of the liberty style using simple materials such as the local Sarnico stone and concrete. Of interest are the artificial cave in the basement with golden inserts that somehow recall the style of Gaudì. The turret that characterizes the villa was probably added later, but the view from the terrace on its top is simply stunning. In the small church, almost hidden in the park, there are some mosaics representing religious scenes such as the Lamb of God. The external wrought iron gate by Mazzucotelli is also of considerable interest. The villa is now owned by Tamoil Italy and rarely open to the public except for events such as weddings and conferences.
- 2 Villa Giuseppe Faccanoni. Built in 1907 by the architect Giuseppe Sommaruga with the title of "bachelor cottage", it is certainly the most beautiful and well-known villa of the three built for the Faccanoni family in Sarnico, located on the shores of Lake Iseo and an example of well-known Art Nouveau architecture. succeeded. Built in different stones: from ashlar to Sarnico stone, to Credaro medolo (both smooth and rough). The main view, the one seen from the lake, is composed of a high basement, stairways, windows and balconies in an asymmetrical perspective decorated with 2 rows of concrete bas-reliefs created by Ernesto Bazzaro and pastel colored ceramics. Also noteworthy are the wrought iron railings and railings of the main entrance of Via Veneto made by Alessandro Mazzucotelli. Equipped with a large garden in Mannerist style, it has several terraces that give the villa the appearance of a ship that stands out on the lake. There is also a dock for boats.
- 3 Villa Passeri (Villa Pietro Faccanoni). Commissioned by Pietro Faccanoni at Sommaruga in Pie 'degli Orti, where a spinning mill once stood. In 1943 Luigi Passeri, the current owner, bought the villa which, being private property, can rarely be visited.
- 4 Mausoleum Faccanoni (cemetery of Sarnico). Art Nouveau monument erected in 1907 by the Faccanoni family as a family tomb. Built with typical local stones worked, treated and assembled in such a way as to give the structure a sense of movement and power, the work gives the Sarnico cemetery its impressive impressive background. The mausoleum is still in fair condition, even if it bears the signs of time especially on the two sandstone staircases of Sarnico, going up the right stairway, about halfway, you can still see the signature with the date of the architect Giuseppe Sommaruga.
Events and parties
- Sarnico Busker Festival (International Street Artists Festival).
early August. - Gastronomic Tasting in the Historic Center. 25 August.
- The chestnut in celebration, Piazza XX Settembre. 13-15 and 27-29 September.
early August.What to do
It is possible to go hiking on the mountain behind the village. Among the various routes we remember the one that leads to Mount Bronzone. For the map of the trails consult the website of municipality of Sarnico. For more information on the trails, see the page on the Trails and Refuges of Lake Iseo.
- Ice skating rink, Besenzoni square. winter period. From 17/11/2013 to 15/01/2014
Shopping
- Weekly market. every Thursday morning.
How to have fun
In the summer season it is possible to swim in the lake at:
- Lido Cadè or Lido Holiday, Via Predore, 14. Every day from 9 to 00.00.
- Lido Fontanì, Via Predore, 2. Every day from 9 to 21.
- Lido Fosio. Every day from 9 to 21.
- Lido Nettuno, Via Predore.
2€ (2019). Mon-Sun: 9: 00-23: 00.
2€ (2019). Where to eat
Moderate prices
- 1 The Piadineria, Europe Course 4, ☎ 39 035 910485. Piadinerie chain with a wide choice of ingredients. Sweet wraps are also available.
Average prices
- 2 The other Pinch, Matteotti Square 2b, ☎ 39 366 654 7327. Pizzas, focaccias and much more
- 3 The Scarlet Rose, Piazza Venti Settembre, 15, ☎ 39 035 910592.
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 Sebino hotels, Piazza Oliva Besenzoni, 1, ☎ 39 035 910043, @[email protected].
Safety
- Municipal police, Via Roma 54, ☎ 39 035924114, @[email protected]. Mon-Fri: 9.00-12.30 / 17.30-18.30.
- Carabinieri, Via Cortivo 29, ☎ 39 035910031.
- State Forestry Corps, Via Roma 54, ☎ 39 035911467.
- Finance Police, Via Luigi Suardo 32.
- Habilita, Faccanoni Hospital, Via P.A. Big boys 6, ☎ 39 0353062218.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- Sarnico Post Office, Via Crodarolo 54, ☎ 39 035911065, fax: 39 035913898. July-August: Mon-Fri 8.20-13.35 Sat 8.20-12.35 / rest of the year: Mon-Fri 8.20-19 Sat 8.20-12.35. For info poste.it.
Around
Itineraries
- Sarnico is part of the Road of Wine and Flavors of Valcalepio, a path of food and wine tourism promotion, about 100 kilometers long and recognized by the Lombardy Region, which winds through the province of Bergamo on a territory of 94 municipalities, including: Under Monte Giovanni XXIII, Capriate San Gervasio, Pontida, Almenno San Salvatore, Alzano Lombardo, Trescore Balneario, San Paolo d'Argon, Grumello del Monte, Castles Calepio is Bergamo.
