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Iseo

Iseo is a town in Lombardy, in the northern part of Italy. It is not only the most known town by Lake Iseo, but it has many historical buildings such as the medieval Oldofredi Castle, the Parish Church and the first monument ever built to Giuseppe Garibaldi. Near the town centre there are also many vineyards where the well-known Franciacorta wine is produced.

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    Museum of the two wars

    Composed of two rooms, it contains many Italian Army uniforms used during the First and the Second World Wars.

    Sat Sun holidays 09:00-12:00, 15:00-18:00Free

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    Oldofredi Castle

    Built in the 11th century, it was burnt by Federico Barbarossa and it was restored only in 1611. It now holds a museum, a library and a big convention hall where are organized many concerts and convention during the year.

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    Piazza Garibaldi

    It is said to have the first monument ever built to Giuseppe Garibaldi without a horse. Inside, there is also Vantini Palace, the town hall.

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    Pieve St. Andrea

    It was built probably in the fifth century on the ruins of a previous temple, by St. Vigilio, Brescia's bishop and Iseo's patron saint. The facade is in a Romanesque style with a central bell tower. The most famous painting in the building is St. Michael archangel by the famous Italian painter Francesco Hayez.

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    Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Snow

    Santuario della Madonna della Neve

    In front of the church there is a church yard with old plane trees. The facade is in Baroque style and in the building there are some frescos by Pietro Brigoli.

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    St. John the Baptist Church

    A deconsecrated church, now it is used for conferences and exhibitions. Inside the church there is an old fresco of St. John the Baptist.

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    St. Silvestro Church

    Chiesa di San Silvestro o dei Disciplini

    It was built between the 13th and the 14th century. It contains some frescos including a Danse Macabre. Now the church is in very bad condition and always closed, but Iseo's FAI delegation (FAI is Italian National Trust) is planning to restore it.

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    Le Torbiere del Sebino

    a peat bog

    You have to buy a ticket from an automatic machine at the entrances of the natural reserve