ISEO, LAKE


Meaning of ISEO, LAKE in English

Lake, northern Italy.

Situated at the southern foot of the Alps , it is fed by the Oglio River, which enters the northern end near Lovere and leaves the southern end at Sarnico. It is 15.5 mi (25 km) long, with a surface area of 24 sq mi (62 sq km). Monte Isola, a large island in the centre of the lake, is crowned by a chapel.

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