"Villa VALERIANA", located on the old road "Via Valeriana", opposite the island Monte Isola, is an independent house surrounded by a large private garden, with breathtaking views of Lake Iseo. The house is 5 minutes of departure by boat to the island, 15 minutes from the village of Iseo and 25 minutes from the city of Brescia and 60 minutes from Milan.
The villa is situated on a hill terraced facing Monte Isola, the largest lake island in Europe. From the terrace and the garden of the house the view embraces fully the Iseo lake to Mount Guglielmo.
The famous Bulgarian artist Vladimirov YAVACHEV CHRISTO, famous for its "packaging" of buildings and monuments in the world, will build a floating yellow bridge in the mirror of the lake between Sulzano and Monte Isola, viable and visible from our home for 16 days From the day 18 of June 2016.
June 13 will begin the installation work.
It will create a pedestrian path consists of three kilometers wide pillars sixteen meters high and two feet of the edges degrading.
With this extraordinary achievement, CHRISTO deploy a long yellow floating bridge that will cover part of Lake Iseo 70. 000 square meters. The surface of Lake Iseo will be transformed into a link to the mainland.
"THE FLOATING PIERS" is the title of the work, it consists of a modular system that will be a gateway that will truly viable and that will follow the fluctuating water.
From the porch of our house you can enjoy a unique and privileged position spectacular scenic effect that the above installation.
The house opens onto the living room with dining area and kitchen (refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, espresso machine, gas hob, electric oven). A large fireplace is located in the lounge area, equipped with flat screen TV and stereo. On the same floor are located a double room overlooking the terrace, a room with two beds and a bathroom with shower.
Going down the stairs, you reach a sleeping area consisting of two rooms (double and twin) and a second bathroom with shower.
A provision of the smallest we offer a cot (0-4 years) and high chair.
A laundry room with washing machine is accessible via the garden.
The large covered terrace is equipped with table for lunch outside and relaxation area with loungers.
The villa is completely surrounded by a large private garden and has two private parking spaces.
From the village of Sulzano, located on Lake Iseo, you can move easily to pleasant strolls in the surrounding area. Leaving walk from our house, you can walk on the street and Valeriana reach the Sanctuary of Santa Maria del Giogo.
From the village of Marone, towers in organized bikes and mountain bikes to scroll through scenic roads along the lake. Going back to the northern shores of the lake, it is possible to reach Mount Guglielmo, from where you enjoy an incredible view of the lake, the surrounding valleys, to the Dolomites and the Apennines.
Still to the north of the lake, crossing the road that goes to the village area, the spectacle of "Piramidi di Terra" Natural Park opens to visitors. Continuing along the same road we reach the Camonica Valley, a land rich in history and famous for its rock incisions (Rupestrer Incisions Natural Park Naquane).
Dexu These sites are part of UNESCO heritage.
The small port of Sulzano several boat tours allow you to reach other villages of the lake.
Monte Isola, the largest lake island in Europe, is car and is an ideal destination for excursions and cycling.
The artisans of the island are known for the production of olive oil PDO, sausage Cure preparations of lake fish and sardines.
Every five years, 150 years, and especially this year from September 14 to 20, the feast of the Holy Cross animates the island.
On this occasion, the streets, houses and churches of the village are decorated with 200. 000 paper flowers handmade. It is an unforgettable sight.
From the house you can reach in 15 minutes drive from the Natural Reserve "Torbiere del Sebino", declared "wetland of international importance" under the Ramsar Convention, and "Site of Community Interest" (CIS) of "Rete Natura 2000". This area is considered a priority for biodiversity in the Padana Plain.
Also in 15 minutes drive you can reach the Franciacorta, a hilly area famous worldwide for its wine.
For golf pèassionnés, the Franciacorta Golf Club offers 9 beautiful golf courses.
In 25 minutes by car you can visit the Roman city of Brescia, "Lioness of Italy" .The city offers a tour of the entire monastery of San Salvatore - Santa Giulia, of Longobard origin, heritage of UNESCO.
In the archaeological area of "Capitolium" focus Roman ruins in excellent condition.
The Museum of the City finally makes traveling through the history and art of Brescia, from prehistory to the present, in an exhibition space of about 14 000 square meters.
Transport network
By car:
BS SP 510 Brescia - Iseo
BS SP 11 Brescia - Rovato - Milan
A4 Milano - Venezia
Ospitaletto Outputs - Rovato - Palazzolo
By train:
FFSS Milano - Venezia
Ferrovie Nord: Linea Brescia - Iseo - Edolo
By bus:
FNMA Brescia - Iseo - Edolo
Transportation Brescia South
By plane:
Airport Milan - Orio (Bergamo)
Airport Valerio Catullo - Verona
G. d'Annunzio Airport - Montichiari