What to do and see in Orta San Giulio, Piedmont: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

September 26, 2021 Rosalyn Ihle

Discover the best top things to do in Orta San Giulio, Italy including Sacro Monte di Orta, Lake Orta, San Giulio Island, Orta & Oltre Guided Tours, Villa Bossi, Basilica di San Giulio, Piazza Motta.
Restaurants in Orta San Giulio

1. Sacro Monte di Orta

Via Sacro Monte 5, 28016 Orta San Giulio Italy +39 0322 911960 http://www.sacromonte-orta.com/?page_id=1428
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4.5 based on 1,020 reviews

Sacro Monte di Orta

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

Orta San Giulio Italy +39 338 335 5998 http://www.guidaortasangiulio.it
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4.5 based on 2,437 reviews

Lake Orta

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

28016 Orta San Giulio Italy http://www.comune.ortasangiulio.no.it/
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4.5 based on 1,645 reviews

San Giulio Island

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. Orta & Oltre Guided Tours

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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Orta & Oltre Guided Tours

Cosetta Dal Cin, art historian: Licensed Tour Guide on lake Orta, Isola di San Giulio, Sacro Monte di Orta. Specialised in Private Tours.

5. Villa Bossi

Via Ettore Bossi 11, 28016 Orta San Giulio Italy +39 0322 911972 [email protected] http://www.comune.ortasangiulio.no.it/Home/GuidaDettagli/Guidaalpaese/tabid/12649/Default.aspx?IDPagina=4764
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4.5 based on 79 reviews

Villa Bossi

E' il Municipio della città con uno splendido giardino sul lago.

6. Basilica di San Giulio

Isola di San Giulio, Orta San Giulio Italy +39 0322 90358
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4.5 based on 287 reviews

Basilica di San Giulio

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.

7. Piazza Motta

Piazza Motta, Orta San Giulio Italy
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4.5 based on 305 reviews

Piazza Motta

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.

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