Page 102 - PROTAGONIST 121

Riva is a timeless atelier, an emblem of the art of luxury shipbuilding, and

its pulsing heart is pure Made in Italy.

On the west-facing branch of Lake Iseo, the beautiful scenery was assembled between Sulzano, Montisola, and the island of San
overlooks an expanse of water that contrasts with its surrounding Paolo in 2016. An evocative jetty that gave us the thrill of walking
mountains, in a setting that is sometimes wild and sometimes al- on water, a truly unique and emotion-packed experience.
pine. There, at Sarnico, on the inlet-studded shoreline, the Riva The center of the lake is dotted with pearls of land, islets, and
shipyard rises, stylish and magnificent. Since the early 2000s, kerries including Montisola, the island of San Paolo, and the is-
Riva has been part of Ferretti Group; it is a timeless atelier, an land of Loreto (whose history is still shrouded in mystery). The
emblem of the art of luxury shipbuilding, and its pulsing heart is shoreline teems with precious works of art, magnificent gardens
pure Made in Italy. The brilliant draftsmanship of the engineer at the water’s edge, and lovely, picturesque towns, fishing villag-
Carlo Riva and his imaginative and creative intellect brought es, holiday resorts that take advantage of the mild climate, and
into being the project of “La Plancia”: its elegant, sophisticated hillsides covered with vineyards.
design and daring, futuristic architecture can even be seen from One of Lake Iseo’s treasures – incredible, must-see places – is
the other side of the lake. The building and the entire shipyard are without a doubt Lovere, one of the most beautiful towns in Italy.
under the protection of the Superintendence of Environmental Located on the north-west shore of the lake, in the province of
Heritage. What used to be the engineer’s studio is located at the Bergamo, it nestles between the lake and the mountains (Mount
center of the hangar’s vault, whose 40-meter-broad arch is held Adamello can be seen in the distance) and is shaped like a half-
up by two lateral columns that also support two overhead trave- moon winking at the lake. Its many towers are the legacy of its
ling cranes. ancient, medieval history. Monte Isola is the symbol of Lake Iseo,
Like a veteran captain whose gaze is still oriented toward its pulsating heart where time seems to stand still. The Madon-
the future, “La Plancia” offers a privileged view of this portion of na della Ceriola Sanctuary is a sacred and fascinating place. It
the lake stretching to the horizon, with breathtaking sunsets that dominates the entire lake, with an all-around view of Lake Iseo
transform the sky and the lake water into a palette of rare beauty. and Franciacorta, and can be reached by ferry from almost every
It captivated the artist Christo, who created his famous installa- lakeside town. Are you a daredevil? Do some rock climbing on the
tion The Floating Piers, a floating dock and a true work of art which lake’s cliffs or bike along the shore.

Protagonistotagonist
100 Travel Pr
100