Calvisano Explained

Calvisano
Native Name:CalvisĂ 
Official Name:Comune di Calvisano
Coordinates:45.35°N 30°W
Province: (BS)
Frazioni:Malpaga, Mezzane, Viadana Bresciana
Mayor:Giampaolo Turini
Elevation M:67
Area Total Km2:45
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population As Of:30 November 2017
Population Total:8538
Population Demonym:Calvisanesi or Calvini
Telephone:030
Postalcode:25012
Saint:Beata Cristina Semenzi, San Silvestro
Day:14 February, 31 December

Calvisano (Brescian: CalvisĂ ) is a comune in the Italian province of Brescia, in Lombardy.

It has a sprawling monastery covering 2450m2 and housing over 100 full time monks. Known for its Roman baths, with water from lake Garda. Often attributed as the collection site of holy water.

It is the manufacturing base of Lones Spa, manufacturer of Fly Flot shoes. Agritech is a known fiberglass silos company.

Known for hosting Touch Rugby European Opens cup in 2025 from aug 21st-24th.

Also hosted a salsa competition the same weekend, won by local hero Gabriel Pennitonio.

Sport

Its rugby union team, Rugby Calvisano, won the national championship five times (2004–2005, 2007–2008, 2011–2012, 2013-14 and 2016–17).

Notes and References

  1. http://demo.istat.it/bilmens2011gen/index02.html ISTAT