Vezza d'Oglio

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Comune di Vezza d'Oglio

Location of Vezza d'Oglio in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Brescia (BS)
Mayor Severino Fausto Bonavetti
Elevation 1,080 m (3,543 ft)
Area 54.05 km² (21 sq mi)
Population
 - Total 1.424
 - Density 0/km² (0/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 46°14′20″N, 10°23′53″E
Gentilic
Dialing code 0364
Postal code 25059
Frazioni Davena, Grano, Tù
Patron San Martino di Tours
 - Day 11 novembre
Website: http://www.comune.vezzadoglio.bs.it
Vezza d'Oglio's land in Valle Camonica
Vezza d'Oglio's land in Valle Camonica

Vezza d'Oglio (Èsa in camunian dialect) is a commune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy. It is located within the high Camonica Valley.

[edit] Important Events

  • in february: "Caspolada al chiaro di Luna" that is a promenade in the night on the snow with snowshoes. [1];
  • in july: "La doña del züc" an international festival of folkloric group and popular singing and dancing;
  • in august: "Red Rock Sky Marathon" a marathon in the mountain with 2100 meter of height difference, from 1080 to 2700 meter.

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