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Welcome to the province of Brescia!

If you're reading this text, you're probably interested in discovering more about the province of Brescia. Expect to find plenty of natural beauty, as well as many curious facts and useful information for your trip or stay in the area. With an area of 4784.36 km² and a population density of around 264 inhabitants per km², the province of Brescia is the second most populous province in Lombardy and the fifth in Italy. But let's delve into more detail!

Physical geography

The province of Brescia is characterized by the presence of three large lakes: Lake Garda, Lake Iseo, and Lake Idro, as well as numerous small mountain lakes. Additionally, there are three main valleys: Val Camonica, Val Trompia, and Valle Sabbia. Finally, a vast flat area south of the city's territory, known as the Bassa Bresciana, and various hilly areas surrounding the city's landscape. And as if that weren't enough, the province of Brescia encompasses the entire diverse European landscape, from the mountain peaks to the valleys and even the Mediterranean scrubland.

The province of Brescia: lakes, valleys and breathtaking landscapes.

The valleys

As we have already mentioned, there are three main valleys in the province of Brescia: Val Camonica, Val Trompia, and Valle Sabbia. The first is characterized by the Oglio river, the second by the Mella river, and the third by the Chiese river. They are all very interesting for their natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes. In particular, Val Camonica is the largest of the three and extends from the Adamello Group to Lake Iseo, while Val Trompia is a mountain basin that extends from the municipalities of Villa Carcina to Collio. Finally, Valle Sabbia, the second largest in terms of size, includes the municipalities from Serle to Bagolino along the course of the Chiese.

Curiosities

The province of Brescia borders to the north and northwest with the province of Sondrio, to the west with the province of Bergamo, to the southwest with the province of Cremona, to the south with the province of Mantua, to the east with the province of Verona, and with the Trentino-Alto Adige (autonomous province of Trento). As you can see, the province of Brescia is surrounded by many other Italian provinces and regions, making it an excellent base for exploring the entire north of Italy.

Geomorphology

The territory of the province of Brescia is characterized by many geomorphological differences. For example, the same limestone rock can have very different conformations between the various valleys. In any case, it is truly fascinating to discover all the beauties of the area and you will surely not be bored during your trip!

Conclusion

We have reached the end of this brief summary of the province of Brescia. We have seen that the territory is vast and very interesting, characterized by the presence of numerous lakes, valleys, and mountains. Additionally, we have discovered that it is a perfect province for those who want to explore northern Italy and get to know many natural and scenic wonders. We hope we have helped you and that you can soon visit the province of Brescia!

Chiara Russo
Wrote by Chiara Russo
Updated Monday, Aug 1, 2022