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The Province of Brescia: A Hidden Treasure of Lombardy
Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about a province in Lombardy that perhaps doesn't receive enough attention: Brescia. With a population of 1,254,069 and an area of 4,784.36 km², it is the largest province in the region and offers an incredible variety of landscapes, from the green of the mountains to the blue of its famous lakes. Below, I will talk about the physical geography of the province and its three main valleys.
Physical Geography
The province of Brescia is truly a hidden treasure of Lombardy. Here you can find three main lakes, the famous Lake Garda, the charming Lake Iseo, and Lake Idro. But it's not just that. The province of Brescia is also characterized by numerous valleys, among which stand out the Val Camonica, Val Trompia, and Valle Sabbia.
Furthermore, the province of Brescia includes all the biomes of Europe: from the Mediterranean scrubland to the perennial snows of the Adamello (with the largest glacier in the Italian Alps). Its altitudinal and morphological variety, together with the presence of the great lakes, make the province a unique place.
The Valleys
Val Camonica is the first major valley you encounter in the Brescian territory. Crossed by the Oglio River, it stretches from the Adamello Group to Lake Iseo and is considered the historical heart of the province. Val Trompia, on the other hand, is the mountain basin of the Mella, a river that flows between the municipalities of Villa Carcina and Collio (Italy). Valle Sabbia, finally, is the second largest in terms of size and includes the municipalities from Serle to Bagolino along the Chiese River.
All three valleys are connected by the Passo di Crocedomini, from which you can enjoy an incredible panoramic view. In addition, numerous small valleys are present in the provincial territory along with a vast plain area south of the provincial capital, known as Bassa Bresciana. Thanks to the vastness of the territory, the geomorphology and geology of the province change from valley to valley, offering unique landscapes in every corner of the territory.
Brescia is a province that knows no boundaries: to the north and northwest is the province of Sondrio, to the west is that of Bergamo, to the southwest is the province of Cremona, to the south is that of Mantova, to the east is that of Verona and Trentino-Alto Adige with its autonomous province of Trento.
Conclusion
The province of Brescia is an incredible place where artists, historians, and naturalists find new inspirations every day thanks to its great variety. From its famous lakes to its valleys, from Bassa Bresciana to the hills surrounding the urban landscape, the province of Brescia offers everything you could ask for. Come and discover this hidden treasure of Lombardy, and it will leave you speechless.
