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The province of Brescia: a diverse and extensive territory
The province of Brescia is one of the largest provinces in Italy, located in the region of Lombardy, with a population of over one million inhabitants. The province is composed of 205 municipalities and covers an area of 4,784.36 square kilometers with a population density of about 264 inhabitants per square kilometer. The province borders other Lombardy provinces, such as Sondrio, Bergamo, and Cremona, as well as Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige.
The province of Brescia encompass a wide range of European biomes due to its elevational and morphological diversity, as well as the presence of large lakes such as Lake Garda, Lake Iseo, and Lake Idro, in addition to other smaller mountain lakes. The province also boasts three great valleys: Val Camonica, Val Trompia, and Valle Sabbia, as well as numerous other small tributary valleys.
The Valleys and Connections between Them
Val Camonica, crossed by the Oglio River, extends from the Adamello Group to Lake Iseo, constituting approximately 25% of the province's total area. Val Trompia, located between the municipalities of Villa Carcina and Collio, embraces the Mella mountains, while Valle Sabbia, along the Chiese River, is the second largest valley in the province. The three valleys are connected by the Crocedomini Pass, named after the cross formed by the union of the three basins, through the former State Road 345 of the Three Valleys. Near the pass lies Maniva, another border area between the three valleys.
The Morphology of the Province
Due to the vastness of the province, geomorphology and geology vary from valley to valley, incorporating a limestone land formation. Even the rocky walls of the valleys can have different characteristics, adding further variety to the province's territory. The province of Brescia also offers hilly panoramas to the east towards the province of Verona and to the west towards Franciacorta, and a vast flat area south of the city's territory, called the Bassa Bresciana.
Conclusions
The province of Brescia is a diverse and extensive territory, encompassing multiple valleys, lakes, and geological formations, offering a wide variety of European biomes. The three great valleys of Val Camonica, Val Trompia, and Valle Sabbia are connected by the Crocedomini Pass, generating a connection between the different areas of the provincial territory. The limestone morphology of the rocky walls of the valleys make the province a perfect natural environment for various outdoor sporting activities. Additionally, the Province of Brescia boasts a variety of typical products, archaeological areas of historical significance, and artistic beauties such as Brescia, the provincial capital city, which attracts tourists from all over the world.
