Monte Isola

Monte Isola is a town and comune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy.It is located on an island of the same name in Lake Iseo and, its population is of 1,770. Monte Isola's population is approximately spread over eleven villages and hamlets. There are several churches built between the 15th and the 17th century with frescoes, statues, altars in vernacular art.GeographyWith a total area of 12.8km², Monte Isola ranks as the largest lake island not only in Italy, but also in South and Central Europe. The peak of the island at 600m above sea level is 419m above the average surface elevation of Lake Iseo (181m), making Monte Isola one of the highest lake islands in Europe.Monte Isola includes 12 frazioni: Carzano, Cure, Masse, Menzino, Novale, Olzano, Peschiera Maraglio, Porto di Siviano, Sensole, Senzano, Sinchignano and Siviano.The bordering municipalities are Iseo, Marone, Sale Marasino, Sulzano, Parzanica, Tavernola Bergamasca and Sarnico.There are two main ports Carzano and Peschieria with a frequent ferry service with the surrounding mainland villages, including Iseo.