Orta San Giulio

Orta San Giulio extends along the eastern shore of Lake Orta, featuring narrow streets lined with tall houses and a central square overlooking the water.

The 16th-century town hall in Piazza Motta displays detailed frescoes on its exterior walls, marking centuries of municipal governance in this lakeside settlement.

The Sacro Monte religious complex contains 21 chapels with 370 polychrome statues and 900 frescoes depicting the life of Saint Francis of Assisi.

Visitors can reach the island of San Giulio by regular boat services departing from Piazza Motta, with trips running throughout the day.

Villa Crespi stands as a Moorish-style palace with three floors and a tower, now functioning as a restaurant managed by chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo.

Location: Province of Novara

Capital city: Orta San Giulio

Elevation above the sea: 294 m

Shares border with: Bolzano Novarese, Miasino, Pettenasco, Ameno, Gozzano, Pella, San Maurizio d'Opaglio

Address: Ufficio Turistico, Via Panoramica, 1, 28016 Orta San Giulio NO 28016

Website: https://comune.ortasangiulio.no.it

GPS coordinates: 45.80000,8.40000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:56