Bagolino
Bagolino (Brescian: Bagulì) is a comune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy, Italy, in the valley of the river Caffaro, on the right side of Valle Sabbia. Bagolino is known for the cheese named Bagòss and the carnival. Similar to grana padano, Bagòss is a salty cheese with traces of natural mold at times.
Bagolino | |
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| Comune di Bagolino | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Bagolino | |
Bagolino Location of Bagolino in Italy Bagolino Bagolino (Lombardy) | |
| Coordinates: 45°49′N 10°28′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Province of Brescia BS |
| Frazioni | Ponte Caffaro |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gianzeno Marca |
| Area | |
| • Total | 109 km2 (42 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 778 m (2,552 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 3,960 |
| • Density | 36/km2 (94/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Bagossi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 25072 |
| Dialing code | 0365 |
| Patron saint | Saint George |
| Saint day | 23 April |
| Website | Official website |
The village retains its medieval appearance, with abutting historical buildings and winding streets, arcades, squares, fountains, and narrow stairs that go up to the church of St. George.
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