Pisogne

Pisogne Pidógne
Comune
Comune di Pisogne
Coat of arms
Pisogne Location of Pisogne in Italy
Coordinates: 45°48′39″N 10°6′29″E / 45.81083°N 10.10806°E / 45.81083; 10.10806
Country	Italy
Region	Lombardy
Province / Metropolitan city	Province of Brescia (BS)
Frazioni	Fraine, Govine, Gratacasolo, Grignaghe, Pontasio, Siniga, Sonvico, Toline
Government
• Mayor	Oscar Panigada (Centre-left)
Area
• Total	47 km2 (18 sq mi)
Elevation	187 m (614 ft)
Population (2011)[1]
• Total	8,156
• Density	170/km2 (450/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Pisognesi
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
• Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	25055
Dialing code	0364
Patron saint	San Costanzo
Saint day	12 May
Website	Official website

Pisogne (Pidógne in camunian dialect) is a comune of 8156 inhabitants^[1] in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy, Italy.

Tower of Bishop

Central square in Pisogne

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

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

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

Twin towns – Sister cities

Pisogne is twinned with:

• Konstancin-Jeziorna, Poland (since 1991)

References

Sources

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

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Pisogne.

• (Italian) Historical photos - Intercam
• (Italian) Historical photos - Lombardia Beni Culturali

Comuni of Val Camonica
	Angolo Terme Artogne Berzo Demo Berzo Inferiore Bienno Borno Braone Breno Capo di Ponte Cedegolo Cerveno Ceto Cevo Cimbergo Cividate Camuno Corteno Golgi Costa Volpino Darfo Boario Terme Edolo Esine Gianico Incudine Losine Lovere Lozio Malegno Malonno Monno Niardo Ono San Pietro Ossimo Paisco Loveno Paspardo Pian Camuno Piancogno Pisogne Ponte di Legno Prestine Rogno Saviore dell'Adamello Sellero Sonico Temù Vezza d'Oglio Vione

Lake Iseo (Lago d’Iseo, Sebino)
Location	Italy   Lombardy (Province of Bergamo Province of Brescia)
Settlements	Castro Costa Volpino Iseo Lovere Marone Monte Isola Paratico Parzanica Pisogne Predore Riva di Solto Sale Marasino Sarnico Solto Collina Sulzano Tavernola Bergamasca
Islands	Monte Isola
Rivers	Bagnadore Borlezza Curatelo Masagolo Oglio Portazzolo Rino
Valleys	Val Camonica