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Lake Iseo or Iseo lake ( ; ; ), also known as Sebino (; ), is the fourth largest lake in
The level of the lake is regulated by the Sarnico Dam, built in 1933 in Fosio.
The work, built in concrete and steel, is managed by the ''Consorzio dell'Oglio'' which divides the water withdrawn between irrigation uses and hydroelectric uses.
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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Iseo Waterways of Italy Province of Brescia Province of Bergamo Biosphere reserves of Italy
Lombardy
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, Italy
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, fed by the Oglio River.
It is in the north of the country in the Val Camonica area, near the cities of Brescia and Bergamo. The lake is almost equally divided between the provinces of Bergamo and Brescia. Northern Italy is known for its heavily industrialised towns and in between there are several natural lakes. Lake Iseo retains its natural environment, with its lush green mountains surrounding the crystal clear lake.
There are several medieval
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towns around the lake, the largest being Iseo and Sarnico. A notable tourism sector has emerged. A road has been carved into the side of the mountains that circumnavigates the entire lake. In the middle of the lake there are Montisola island, Loreto isle and San Paolo isle (which compound the Monte Isola municipality). There is easy access via the regular running lake ferries.
The Floating Piers, an art installation by Christo and Jeanne-Claude (made of a series of walkways), was open to the public at Lake Iseo for 16 days in June and July 2016.
Since 2018, the northern portion of the lake (called ''Alto Sebino'') has been part of the UNESCO
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World Biosphere Reserve of ''"Valle Camonica - Alto Sebino"''.
Hydrography
The level of the lake is regulated by the Sarnico Dam, built in 1933 in Fosio.
The work, built in concrete and steel, is managed by the ''Consorzio dell'Oglio'' which divides the water withdrawn between irrigation uses and hydroelectric uses.
Tributaries
In addition to the Oglio River, the lake is fed by the following creeks and streams: # Bergamo shore: #* Borlezza, #* Rino di Vigolo, #* Rino di Predore; # Brescia shore: #* Bagnadore, #* Calchere, #* Cortelo, #* Opolo.Settlements
Around the shore of the lake are some small towns: Two smaller islands, Loreto and St. Paul, are privately owned.See also
* Italian Lakes * List of lakes of ItalyReferences
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Lake Iseo Information
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Iseo Waterways of Italy Province of Brescia Province of Bergamo Biosphere reserves of Italy