Braone

Braone (Camunian: Bragù or Braù) is an Italian comune of 672 inhabitants[2] in Val Camonica, province of Brescia, in Lombardy.

Braone

Braù
Comune di Braone
Location of Braone
Braone
Location of Braone in Italy
Braone
Braone (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°59′30″N 10°20′36″E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceBrescia (BS)
Government
  MayorGabriele Prandini
Area
  Total13.36 km2 (5.16 sq mi)
Elevation
394 m (1,293 ft)
Population
 (30 April 2017)[2]
  Total689
  Density52/km2 (130/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Braonesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
25040
Dialing code0364
Patron saintPurification of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Candlemas)
Saint day2 February
WebsiteOfficial website

It is bounded by other communes of Breno, Cerveno, Ceto, Losine, Niardo.

History

In 1956 coins were discovered in Braone, the latest of which date back to Anastasius I (circa 518 CE).

Main sights

Parish church
  • Parish Church of the Purification of the Virgin Mary, reported already in 1439, has a stone portal Sarnico of the eighteenth century. The altarpiece is by Fiammenghino.

References


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