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Herbst Am See Iseo

Das Ende des Sommers ist immer ein bisschen traurig, aber keine Angst Herbst ist immer noch eine großartige Zeit des Jahres, besonders wenn Sie sich dafür entscheiden, es am Iseosee zu verbringen. Auch wenn es für den Wintersport noch zu früh ist, finden Sie am Iseosee das perfekte Wetter. In diesem See werden Sie die Magie dieser Jahreszeit entdecken und nie mehr abreisen wollen.
Der Iseosee bietet alle Arten von Aktivitäten für die ganze Familie, für Gruppen von Freunden und ist der ideale See für einen romantischen Kurzurlaub.
Wenn Sie Outdoor-Aktivitäten bevorzugen, können Sie eine Radtour rund um den Monte Isola unternehmen, die größte bewohnte Seeinsel Europas, die inmitten des Iseosees liegt und zu einem der beliebtesten Reiseziele in Europa gewählt wurde. Die natürliche Schönheit und Natur sind faszinierend. Wenn Sie sich wirklich abenteuerlustig fühlen, können Sie den Weg zum Gipfel der Insel unternehmen, um das Heiligtum der Madonna della Ceriol zu besichtigen, oder wenn Sie weniger sportlich sind, können Sie einfach in den örtlichen Bus einsteigen Bring dich direkt hin!
Eine Wanderung um den Iseosee ist ebenfalls ein Muss. Sie werden einige erstaunliche Sehenswürdigkeiten und Landschaften sowie wunderschöne Städte und Dörfer wie Sarnico, Predore, Riva di Solto, Iseo, Sulzano, Marone und Lovere sehen. Einige der ungewöhnlichsten Sehenswürdigkeiten befinden sich in der Zone, in der die Natur die Piramiden geschaffen hat, einige kreative Felsformationen vor dem Hintergrund des Sees.
Wenn Sie ein Reisefan sind, besuchen Sie die “Big Benches”, ein witziges Projekt des amerikanischen Künstlers Chris Bangle. Diese riesigen Bänke sind über verschiedene Städte verteilt und liegen an verschiedenen Seen in Italien. Am Iseosee befindet sich eine zwischen den Städten Fonteno und Riva di Solto, wo Sie einen der besten Plätze im Haus haben, um sowohl den See als auch die umliegenden Berge zu sehen.
In der Stadt Iseo können Sie jeden Sonntag zweimal im Monat die Vintage-Märkte besuchen, auf denen eine Mischung aus lokaler handgefertigter Ware, Vintage-Kleidung, Taschen und Schmuck und vielen anderen Artikeln angeboten wird. Jeden Freitag wird Iseo vom Wochenmarkt heimgesucht, der sich über die gesamte Piazza vom Bahnhof bis zum See erstreckt und für jeden etwas bietet.
Italien ist auf der ganzen Welt bekannt für seine Lebensmittel und sein traditionelles Produkt. Diese Region ist keine Ausnahme. „Treno dei Sapori“ ist ein spezieller Orangenzug und die originellste Art, das beste Essen und eine Auswahl an regionalen Weinen zu probieren, während Sie die großartige Landschaft des Iseosees und der Franciacorta-Region genießen.
Kultur und Kunst in Italien sind auch in der Stadt „Lovere“ von großer Bedeutung. Von Juli bis Ende September werden die berühmtesten romantischen Kunstwerke wie „The kiss“ von Hayez und „Cupid and Psyche“ in einer beeindruckenden Projektionsshow gezeigt “Von Antonio Canova über die historischen Gebäude des Dorfes wie das Amphitheater auf der Piazza Tredici Martiri, die Accademy Tadini, die Piazza Garibaldi und die“ Promenade ”zu Ehren von Lady Wortley Montagu, die 1749 sagte:“ Lovere ist der romantischste Ort, den ich je gesehen habe in meinem Leben gesehen ”. Die künstlerische Beleuchtung schafft eine magische Atmosphäre, in der die projizierten Bilder neues Leben und neue Dimensionen annehmen und neue

Perspektiven und Ansichten des Dorfes vermitteln.
Wenn Sie in dieser Saison abends gute Musik hören möchten, gibt es auch eine gute Auswahl an Konzerten, insbesondere während des Musikfestivals „Onde musicali“, bei dem Sie Klassik, Jazz und Kammermusik mit über 60 Konzerten dieses Musikfestivals hören ist eine großartige Gelegenheit, den See zu entdecken.
Das reichhaltige Programm wechselt die Namen großer Künstler mit denen der vielversprechendsten Interpreten der neuen internationalen Musikszene.
Der Herbst am Iseosee hat für jeden etwas zu bieten. Entdecken Sie diese wunderschöne Region.


Autumn Time on Lake Iseo

The end of Summer is always a little sad but never fear Autumn is still a great time of the year especially if you decide to spend it on Lake Iseo. Even though it’s too early for winter sports you will find the perfect weather on Lake Iseo, this is the lake where you will discover the magic of this season and you will never want to leave.

Lake Iseo offers all kinds of activities for the whole family, for groups of friends and is the ideal lake for a romantic getaway.

If you like outdoor activities why not try a bike tour around Monte Isola, the largest inhabited lake island in Europe that lies in the middle of Lake Iseo and was voted one of Europes top destinations to visit. It’s natural beauty and nature are captivating, if you are really feeling adventurous then why not attempt the walk to the top of the island to visit the sanctuary of the Madonna della Ceriol or for those less athletic you can just hop on the local bus which will take you straight there!
A hiking tour around Lake Iseo is also a must do activity you will see some amazing sights and landscapes and beautiful towns and villages such as Sarnico, Predore, Riva di Solto, Iseo, Sulzano, Marone and Lovere. Some of the most unusual sights you will see is in the area of Zone where nature has created the Piramids, some creative rock formations on the backdrop of the lake.

If you are a fan of travel then why not visit the “Big Benches” a funny project by an American artist Chris Bangle, enormous sized benches scattered along different towns around different lake around Italy, on Lake Iseo there is one between the towns of Fonteno and Riva di Solto where you have one of the best seats in the house to view both the lake and the surrounding mountains.Twice monthly on a Sunday in the town of Iseo you can enjoy the vintage markets which have a mixture of local handmade wares, vintage clothes, bags and jewelry and many other items to choose from. Every Friday Iseo is invaded by the weekly market which extends around the whole of the piazza from the train station to the lake, which has something for everyone……Italy is known all around the world for its food and its traditional product this region is no exception. “Treno dei Sapori” is a special orange train and the most original way to taste the best food and a selection of regional wines whilst enjoying the great landscapes of Lake Iseo and the Franciacorta region.

Culture and art in Italy are also very important in the town of “Lovere”, from July until the end of September there is an amazing projection show of the most famous pieces of romantic art like “The kiss” of Hayez and “Cupid and Psyche”of Antonio Canova on the historical buildings of the village like the amphitheatre in Piazza Tredici Martiri , Accademy Tadini, Piazza Garibaldi and the “promenade” in honour of Lady Wortley Montagu that in 1749 said “Lovere is the most romantic place I’ve ever seen in my life”. The artistic lighting creates a magical atmosphere in which the projected images take on new life and dimensions transmitting new perspectives and views of the village. If in the evening you would like to hear some good music during this season there is also a good selection of concerts, especially during the musical festival “Onde musicali” where you will hear Classical, jazz and chamber music with over 60 concerts this music festival represents a a great opportunity to discover the lake. Its rich program alternates the names of great artists with those of the most promising interpreters of the new international music scene. Autumn on Lake Iseo has something for everyone so come and discover this beautiful region.


Thinking about moving to Italy and want to know your options!

There are 2 different ways to gain residency in Italy for non-European citizens, the first is elective residency for property investment and the other is an Investment visa for those who are looking to gain entry for themselves and their primary family in order to obtain permanent residence. In the following paragraphs I will explain how to go about this.

 

 

INVESTORS VISA AND PERMANENT RESIDENCY – ‘ THE GOLDEN VISA’

The Italian government has recently introduced a specific discipline within immigration law, the so-called “Investors Visa”. The new Investors visa allows the entry and residence in Italy, outside of the entry quotas established annually by the government, to foreigners who wish to do one of the following:

  • invest at least € 2 million in securities issued by the Italian government, to be held for at least 2 years;
  • invest at least € 1 million in equity instruments of a company incorporated and operating in Italy, to be held for at least 2 years;
  • invest at least € 500.000 into an existing Italian innovative start-up company;
  • make a philanthropic donation of at least € 1 million to support a public interest project, in the fields of culture, education, immigration management, scientific research, recovery of cultural and landscape assets.

Procedure

The Minister for Economic Development, in cooperation with the Minister of Internal Affairs and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, adopted on July 21st 2017, a decree implementing the provisions of article 26-bis of TUI. The implementing provisions clarify that the issuance of the visa and the relevant residence permit are subject to verification of an actual investment or donation, provided that it is kept for at least for two years. The issuance and the validity of the Investor Visa are also subject to verification of the lawful source of the investment.

The implementing decree grants the power to issue the Investor Visa to an ad hoc Interministerial Committee. The decisions of this Committee will be approved by a majority of the members, except those concerning the release of the certificate of no impediment (nulla osta) to entry in Italy which will be approved in the absence of opposing votes.

Documents required

The foreign applicant shall submit to the Committee:

  • Copy of a passport valid at least 3 months beyond the visa validity;
  • documentation proving the beneficial ownership of the sums used for the investments and that these sums are available and can be readily transferred in Italy;
  • A certification proving the lawful source of the funds, which consists in (a) a self-declaration of the applicant and (b) a copy of the applicant’s criminal records that show the lack of criminal convictions and pending charges in the ten years prior to the application;
  • A declaration by which the applicant commits to make, within three months from entrance in Italy, the investment and to keep it for at least two years. The declaration must also include a description of the recipient and the characteristics of the investment.

The Committee will render a decision within 30 days from the submission of the application.

In case of a favorable decision, the Inter-ministerial Committee will send the clearance to the relevant consulate that will issue the Investor Visa.

The Investor Visa holder shall receive a 2 years valid investor residence permit, renewable for further 3 years, subject to verification of the maintenance of the investment in Italy. Indeed, the issuance of the permit is subject to the verification that the investment has effectively been completed within 3 months of entry in the country. The permit can be revoked even before its expiration date, if it is ascertained that the investment has been withdrawn before the 2-year term (or 3-year term in case of renewal).

Permanent residence permit

As per the current law provisions, after 5 years of legal stay in Italy, the holder of an Investor Visa can request a permanent residence permit (i.e. EC residence permit for long term residents).

The permanent residence permit has no expiry date, must not be renewed but only updated, assigns the foreigner the right to enter Italy without a visa, and is not related to any investment or donation made in the past. The permanent residence permit may be requested by foreigners who:

  • are legally residing in Italy for at least 5 years;
  • are holders of a valid temporary residence permit;
  • have an annual income from legitimate sources equal, at least, to the amount established yearly by governmental authorities (€824,91 for 2017);
  • pass an Italian language test.

NATIONAL ENTRY VISA FOR ELECTIVE RESIDENCE

Entry visa for foreign nationals intending to come to Italy to inspect properties for purchase

An Elective Residence Visa allows entry into Italy for residence purposes, to foreign nationals intending to settle in the country, who have the financial resources to support themselves independently, without active employment. The Visa is issued only if all requirements have been met and all documents attesting to their reliability have been produced. It will be valid for 6 months, for short stays up to 90 days (valid throughout the Schengen area).

Having obtained an Elective Residence Visa and made entry into the country, the foreign national can, within 8 days and with all the indispensable guarantees, convert his Entry Visa into a Elective Residence Permit.

An Elective Residence Permit can also be extended to a cohabiting spouse, underage children and adult children both cohabiting and dependent, on condition that the above mentioned financial resources are also considered adequate and applicable to them. Financial resources are around € 31.000,00 per person per annum.

The task of assessing the adequacy of the foreign national’s financial means to support him/herself and family members is referred to the competent Police Authority.

Duration, Renewal and Cancellation

The Visa is issued for 1 year and is renewable in Italy by the Police Authorities with territorial jurisdiction on condition that all the original requirements continue to be met over time.

The residence permit cannot be renewed or extended if the foreign national has interrupted their stay in Italy for a continuous period of over six months, unless the interruption was due to military service obligations or other serious and substantiated reasons.

After 5 years, it is possible to apply for a long-term Residence Card valid for 5 years.

After 10 years it is possible to apply for Italian Citizenship.

LONG TERM SCHENGEN TOURIST VISA (V.S.U.) (5 YEARS)

Long term multi-entry tourist visa for a person investing in Italian real estate.

Anyone wishing to make a real estate investment in Italy who does not intend to transfer residence can obtain a long term Schengen visa (5 years), if the requirements of their stay in the country do not exceed 90 days every 6 months. The requirements needed to apply for this type of visa are the same as those needed to obtain a normal tourist entry visa, in addition to proof of having completed the purchase of a property in Italy.

The holder of this type of visa is allowed to travel freely throughout all the countries in the Schengen area.

Schengen Area

The Schengen Convention allows European Citizens from member states to travel freely through the 26 countries within the Schengen Area with a simple id card.

The area is made up of 22 EU member states:

Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Austria, Greece, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia

and four participating countries (i.e. non EU member states):

Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein

(Bulgaria, Cyprus, Ireland, Romania and the United Kingdom are part of the EU but have not adhered to the Schengen Agreement – the United Kingdom will be leaving on the 29th March 2019)

Foreign nationals already resident in a Schengen State and holding a residence permit, do not require visas for stays not exceeding 3 months, on condition that entry into Italy does not occur for reasons of subordinate employment, salaried employment, self-employment or training.

If you should be interested in more information on any of the solutions aforementioned please do not hesitate to contact us at –  info@dreamhomes.it

 

 


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