| Tavernola Bergamasca | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Lombardy | |
| Altitude | 191 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 12.36 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 2.146 (2010) | |
| Name inhabitants | Tavernolesi | |
| Prefix tel | 39 035 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 24060 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | St. Mary Magdalene | |
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Tavernola Bergamasca is a city of Lombardy, in Province of Bergamo.
To know
Geographical notes
Tavernola is located on the western bank of the Lake Iseo, among the municipalities of
In front of the village it is located Monte Isola; the largest lake island inEurope.
How to orient yourself
Tavernola Bergamasca .: full screen map.A map of the village is available on the website of the navigation on Lake Iseo.
How to get
By plane
The closest airports to Tavernola 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
The provincial road ex 
Western Sebina.
Tavernola can be reached by boat from all other towns in the Lake Iseo. For info on rates and timetables: navigazionelagoiseo.it.
By bus
The lines passing through Tavernola are:
- C40a (Tavernola Bergamasca-Parzanica)
- C40b (Tavernola Bergamasca-Solto Collina-Fonteno-Pianico-Lovere)
- IS (Bergamo-Grumello del Monte-Tavernola Bergamasca)
For info on timetables visit the website move in Lombardy.
How to get around
What see
Parish church of S.M. Magdalene
Tavernola - view
- Church of Santa Maria Maddalena. The current church in Gothic style with a single nave was built starting from 1749 on an area where the previous church stood. The polygonal dome was frescoed in 1956 by the painter Vittorio Manini.
- Church of San Pietro. Dating back to the 13th century, it was the only church in the town until 1570. Noteworthy are the frescoes of the Madonna enthroned with child and of San Giorgio and San Defendente del Romanino.
- Ancient oratory of San Michele Arcangelo (Chiesone).
- Sanctuary of the Madonna of Cortinca. Built to thank the Madonna for saving the town from the plague of 1630, it was decorated and embellished in the following years and hosts an important festival every year on July 2nd.
- Villa Fenaroli. Dating back to the 16th century, it has a botanical garden where rare plants or plants from other climates grow.
- Villas Capuani, loc. furnaces. It was built starting from 1920 on a design by E. Suardo who also designed the perfectly preserved garden.
- Medieval Tower. Only remnant of the fortified castle of the Fenaroli, was transformed into a bell tower in 1954.
- Oratory of S. Michele, Cambianica. Romanesque style oratory characterized by a facade without entrance and a frescoed interior.
Events and parties
- Patronal feast.
2nd of July. - Sardine Festival. Every year in early July.
- Naét D'Or. Popular lakeside event, it is the championship of the typical boats of Lake Iseo, "i Naèc". Young talents and old masters of the coastal towns compete with each other, nourishing this tradition year after year and comparing strength and experience.
- The Grotto of Santa Claus. December 15.
2nd of July.Markets
- The weekly market is held every Tuesday;
What to do
For information on the paths of the municipality, see the page on the Paths and Refuges of Lake Iseo.
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Safety
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 3 Post Office of Tavernola Bergamasca, Via Roma 6, ☎ 39 035 932793, fax: 39 035 931079. Open Monday to Friday from 8.20am to 1.45pm, Saturdays from 8.20am to 12.45pm. For info visit the site poste.it.
Around
Other projects
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