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
Comune
Comune di Bagolino
View of Bagolino
Coat of arms
Location of Bagolino
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Coordinates: 45°49′N 10°28′E
Country	Italy
Region	Lombardy
Province	Province of Brescia BS
Frazioni	Ponte Caffaro
Government
• Mayor	Gianzeno Marca
Area [1]
• Total	109 km2 (42 sq mi)
Elevation	778 m (2,552 ft)
Population  (2011)[2]
• 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

san Giorgio church

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.

The frazione Ponte Caffaro lies on the shore of Lake Idro.

Neighbouring communes

• Anfo
• Bienno
• Bondone (Trentino)
• Breno
• Collio
• Condino (TN)
• Idro
• Lavenone
• Prestine
• Storo (TN)

Physical Geography

Territory

Bagolino is placed inside the Caffaro Valley, a tributary valley of the Sabbia Valley.

Twin towns

Bagolino is twinned with:

• Oettingen in Bayern, Germany, since 2000
• Mozac, France, since 2009