 ORTA SAN GIULIO
Municipio Tel. 0322.000.000
Informazioni Turistiche Tel. 0322.911.937 - 0322.905.614
Orta
represents one of the most prestigious "theatre", from which you can admire the lake of
Orta, overall with its square situated on the headland.  It is surrounded by ancient
buildings with horse-chestnut in front, and with a glance it is possible to reach the
Vescovi's Palace, and the bell tower of the Basilica of Orta S. Giulio  , among the lake, the
sky and houses of Pella, on the other bank. Villa Motta   also faces the lake and offers an
exceptional panoramic view.
Among the narrow roads, wandering around it is possible
to find objects in wrought iron, or taverns where they serve typical dishes based on rice
and wine. There is the possibility to go to Sacro Monte (Sacred Mountain) , considered one of the most
charming place in the world (Nietzesche), it is situated in a beautiful park, a special
natural reserve, among beech, limes, pines, projected and built in 1591 and entitled
to S. Francesco d'Assisi. The church of S. Nicolao is surrounded by 20 chapels,
containing 376 statues in earthenware, showing the life of the Saint. Very prestigious are
also the frescoes of Morazzone, Della Rovere, Nuvolone, Legnanino and Cantalupi. |
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