Religious sites in Lake Iseo

Significant Religious Sites

Lake Iseo’s shores and hills are home to a diverse collection of religious heritage, ranging from the 15th-century frescoes of Santa Maria in Silvis to the panoramic Santuario della Madonna della Ceriola atop Monte Isola. This selection features significant Romanesque pieves, Renaissance basilicas like Santa Maria in Valvendra in Lovere, and small votive shrines such as the Morti della Peste. These sites showcase centuries of Lombard art, Baroque architecture, and local devotion overlooking the lake and the Franciacorta region.

Significant Religious Sites — Map

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Chiesa dei Santi Faustino e Giovita

18th-century parish church in Siviano on Monte Isola, featuring a classic interior and views over the western shore of Lake Iseo.

Laurom / Public domain

B

Santa Maria della Neve, Pisogne

Church of Santa Maria della Neve is a Roman Catholic church in the town of Pisogne, in the province of Brescia, part of the region of…

Luca Giarelli / CC BY-SA 3.0

C

Chiesa di Santa Maria in Silvis

An ancient 15th-century Romanesque parish church in Pisogne, housing significant late-medieval frescoes and architectural elements from earlier structures.

Luca Giarelli / CC BY-SA 3.0

D

Santuario della Madonna della Ceriola

Situated at the highest point of Monte Isola, this 13th-century sanctuary offers 360-degree views of the lake and contains 16th-century artwork.

Marco / CC-BY-SA

E

Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta

An 18th-century Baroque parish church in Pisogne, known for its large nave and decorative stucco work.

Marco / CC-BY-SA

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Santuario delle Sante

A 20th-century sanctuary in Lovere dedicated to Saints Bartolomea Capitanio and Vincenza Gerosa, featuring modern religious art and mosaics.

Albertomos / Public domain

G

Basilica di Santa Maria in Valvendra

A 15th-century Renaissance basilica in Lovere, notable for its grand interior and organ shutters painted by Moretto and Ferramola.

H

Cappella dei Mortini

A small devotional chapel in Sarnico dedicated to the souls of the deceased.

I

Morti della Peste

A historic shrine in Sarnico commemorating victims of the plague.

J

Santella della Madonna del disperso

A small roadside votive shrine located near the hills of Iseo.

K

Santellone

A traditional votive shrine, known as a santella, located in the town of Iseo.

L

Santuario della Madonna del Corno

A 16th-century sanctuary perched on a rocky outcrop above Iseo, providing views of the Torbiere del Sebino nature reserve.

M

Chiesa di San Bernardo

A historic church in Iseo dedicated to Saint Bernard.

N

Santuario della Madonna della Neve

A 16th-century sanctuary in the hills near Adro, managed by Discalced Carmelites and featuring a notable statue of the Virgin.

O

Chiesa di San Rocco

A 15th-century church in Iseo dedicated to Saint Roch, often invoked for protection against the plague.

P

Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo Apostoli

The main parish church of Iseo, featuring a mix of architectural styles and local religious art.

Q

Chiesa dei Santi Tirso ed Emiliano

A Romanesque-style church in Sulzano dating from the 15th century, situated along the historic Valeriana road.

R

Cappella di San Giuseppe

A small devotional chapel dedicated to Saint Joseph.

S

Santuario della Madonna della Rosa

A 15th-century sanctuary in Monticelli Brusati, known for its quiet hillside location and cycle of Renaissance frescoes.

T

Chiesa di San Zenone

A grand 18th-century Baroque parish church in Sale Marasino, dominating the lakefront with its large facade.

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