Toscolano-Maderno

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Toscolano Maderno
Toscolà Madéren  (Lombard)
Comune
Comune di Toscolano Maderno
View of Maderno.
View of Maderno.
Coat of arms of Toscolano Maderno
Coat of arms
Location of Toscolano Maderno
Toscolano Maderno is located in Italy
Toscolano Maderno
Toscolano Maderno
Location of Toscolano Maderno in Italy
Coordinates: 45°39′N 10°37′E / 45.650°N 10.617°E / 45.650; 10.617
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceBrescia (BS)
FrazioniGaino, Cecina, Vigole, Sanico, Bornico, Roina, Maclino
Government
 • MayorDelia Castellini
Area
[1]
 • Total56 km2 (22 sq mi)
Elevation
86 m (282 ft)
Population
 (30 April 2017)[3]
 • Total7,877
 • Density140/km2 (360/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Toscomadernesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
25084
Dialing code0365
WebsiteOfficial website

Toscolano Maderno (Gardesano: Toscolà Madéren) is a town and comune on the West coast of Lake Garda, in the province of Brescia, in the region of Lombardy, northern Italy. It is located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Brescia.

Located on the Brescian shore of the Lake Garda, it includes the two towns of Toscolano, an industrial center, and Maderno, a tourist resort, united into a single comune in 1928. The municipal territory includes the Monte Pizzocolo.

Main sights[]

  • Orto Botanico "G.E. Ghirardi", a research botanical garden
  • Remains of a Roman villa at Toscolano, with some mosaic pavements
  • Sanctuary of Supina (late 15th century)

References[]

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ ISTAT



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