Top Things to do in Orta San Giulio
What to do and see in Orta San Giulio, Piedmont: The Best Free Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Orta San Giulio, Italy including Sacro Monte di Orta, Lake Orta, San Giulio Island, Villa Bossi, Basilica di San Giulio, Piazza Motta, Torre di Buccione, Palazzotto della Comunita, Chiesa parrocchiale di Santa Maria Assunta, Chiesa di San Rocco.
Restaurants in Orta San Giulio
1. Sacro Monte di Orta
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4.5 based on 1,020 reviews
Reviewed By K1825UUdavidm - Yellow Springs, United States
It's a bit of a hike up hill from the very lovely town of Orta San Guilia on a glorious lake, Lago d'Orta. This is like a pilgrimage to Saint Francis. There are 15-20 small chapels, each with life-size reproductions of events in the Saint's life. The human figures are remarkeably realistic and life like. It's a very quiet and serene environment and well worth a visit in this most lovely spot in the Lake District of Northern Italy
2. Lake Orta
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4.5 based on 2,437 reviews
Reviewed By PeterS157 - Warsaw, Poland
Calm, charming and beautiful place. Even before spring we spent there warm Sunday afternoon. Highly recommended.
3. San Giulio Island
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4.5 based on 1,645 reviews
Reviewed By schmidtmg - Switzerland, null
taking the boat from the main square in Orta San Giulio to San Giulio Island takes less then 5 minutes - the return trip is Euro 4.50. The boat runs every half hour or so. Once on the island, you 're in a peaceful and serene environment. The large monastery dominating the island is not publicly accessible, but the footpath around the island is picturesque - incidentally it is called 'la voie du silence' (trail of silence). Make sure to visit the Basicila di San Giulio, a 13th century church with many (restored) wall and ceiling frescoes...
4. Villa Bossi
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4.5 based on 79 reviews
E' il Municipio della città con uno splendido giardino sul lago.
5. Basilica di San Giulio
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4.5 based on 287 reviews
Reviewed By 300kennethw - Jeffersonton, United States
This Romanesque basilica (Basilica di San Giuio) was constructed and reconstructed over centuries on San Giulio Island ( Isola di San Giulio), located in Lake Orta in northwestern Italy. This small island is a jewel not often seen by tourists. The basilica is the most famous building on the island, but don't miss the nearby Benedictine monastery. Your trip should include a walk around this picturesque island, Boats to the island leave regularly from Orta, the lake's namesake village. While in Orta, be sure to visit the Sacro Monte, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its 21 chapels dedicated to St. Francis.
6. Piazza Motta
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4.5 based on 305 reviews
Reviewed By SabreSailor - New York, United States
This is the main hub of Orta. It's filled with restaurants and, the day we were there, an outdoor market. It's the place from which the ferry and private boats leave for Isola San Guilio.
7. Torre di Buccione
8. Palazzotto della Comunita
9. Chiesa parrocchiale di Santa Maria Assunta
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4.0 based on 166 reviews
