Isola Maggiore

Isola Maggiore
Isola Maggiore
Isola Maggiore
Location of Isola Maggiore in Italy
Coordinates: 43°11′N 12°06′E / 43.183°N 12.100°E / 43.183; 12.100
CountryItaly
RegionUmbria
ProvincePerugia
ComuneTuoro sul Trasimeno
Area
  Total
0.24 km2 (0.09 sq mi)
Elevation
309 m (1,014 ft)
Population
 (2001)
  Total
35
  Density150/km2 (380/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Dialing code075

Isola Maggiore on the Trasimeno Lake is the second largest island of the lake (approximatel 24 hectares, 24 hectares (59 acres)), in the Province of Perugia, Umbria, a region in central-northern Italy. The island is part of the comune of Tuoro sul Trasimeno, and is the only inhabited island on the lake Trasimeno, with a current population of 35.

The Isola Maggiore is a charming and green island in Trasimeno Lake. The island is occupied by a number of buildings and architectural structures, in particular the Guglielmi Castle and the Church dedicated to the Archangel Michael, on the top of the hill. The island can be reached by boat from several ports, including Passignano sul Trasimeno.