Pisogne (Camunian: ) is a comune of 8156 inhabitants
On November 14, 1727, the bandit Giorgio Vicario, one of the most feared of Val Camonica "buli" (bandits), born in Pisogne in 1695, was murdered. Vicario's death was a major event in the town, and it is still remembered today.
In 1907, Pisogne was reached by the Brescia-Iseo-Edolo railway line, which is still running.
In the modern era, Pisogne has become a tourist destination, and in recent years has seen a growing expat community.
Transport
thumb|The Pisogne station in 2009.
Pisogne is served by the Brescia–Iseo–Edolo railway (BS-IE), a regional railway line that connects the city of Brescia with the town of Edolo in the Val Camonica. The train track to Pisogne is single-track and non-electrified. There are two train stations in Pisogne: and . The Pisogne station is located in the town center, while the Toline station is located on the southern outskirts of town. Trains to Pisogne depart from the Brescia railway station every 30 minutes to 1 hour. Tickets can be purchased online or on the train with one of the conductors.
Main sights
thumb|left|Central square in Pisogne
150px|thumb|Church of Santa Maria della neve.
- The Church of Santa Maria della Neve, containing frescoes by Romanino
- The ancient parish church of Santa Maria in Silvis, built around the 9th century on ancient Roman remains, still partly visible.
- The parish church dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta, dating to the 18th century.
- The Bishop's Tower, located in the main square (12th century)
People
- Bishop Giacomo Maria Corna Pellegrini
- Giuseppe Romele (* 1992), Paralympic ski skating runner
International relations
Twin towns – Sister cities
Pisogne is twinned with:
- Konstancin-Jeziorna, Poland (since 1991)
References
Sources
External links
- Historical photos - Intercam
- Historical photos - Lombardia Beni Culturali
- (in Italian and English) https://visitlakeiseo.info/en/places/pisogne/