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Monte Isola (also spelled ''Montisola'') is a town and ''comune ''in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy. It is located on an island of the same name in Lake Iseo and, as of 2011, its population is of 1,807.〔 (Source ): Istat 2011〕 Monte Isola has a population of approximately 1800 people spread over eleven villages and hamlets. There are several churches built between the 15th and the 17th century with frescoes, statues, altars in vernacular art. ==Geography== With a total area of , Monte Isola ranks as the largest lake island not only in Italy, but also in South and Central Europe. However, many lake islands in Finland, Sweden, Norway and the European part of Russia are larger. The peak of the island at above sea level is above the average surface elevation of Lake Iseo (), making Monte Isola one of the highest lake islands in Europe. However, the island Gudfjelløya with its peak at above sea level rises above the lake Tunnsjøen, Norway. Monte Isola is formed by 12 ''frazioni'': Carzano, Cure, Masse, Menzino, Novale, Olzano, Peschiera Maraglio, Porto di Siviano, Sensole, Senzano, Sinchignano and Siviano. The bordering municipalities are Iseo, Marone, Sale Marasino, Sulzano, Parzanica, Tavernola Bergamasca and Sarnico. There are two main ports Carzano and Peschieria with a frequent ferry service with the surrounding mainland villages, including Iseo. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Monte Isola」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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