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A tranquil lake surrounded by green woodland and high mountains, the smallest of the four northern Italy islands, 30 km west of Stresa<\/strong><\/a> et Lake Maggiore<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

The main attractions around the lake are the Medieval village of Orta San Giulio and Isola San Guilio.<\/p>\n

Visit the beautiful Medieval village of Orta San Giulio, <\/strong>close to Isola San Giulio, to enjoy\u00a0 Renaissance and Baroque lovely townhouses, and villas and palaces with beautiful gardens.<\/p>\n

Enjoy Piazza Motta at the village center with its nice arcaded buildings and small cafes, or have a swim or sunbathe at the Orta Beach Club.
\nFrom\u00a0Piazza Mario Motta, walk up hill or drive to the 15e<\/sup> century Baroque Chiesa dell\u2019Assunta.
\nContinue up hill to Sacro Monte di San Francesco where 20 small chapels dedicated to St Francis of Assisi are scattered on the cliffs, some with wonderful frescoes.
\nThe views down to the lake are fascinating.
\nYou can also take a one hour walk on the trail around the village and the surrounding hill near the lake’s shore.<\/p>\n

Isola San Giulio<\/strong>
\nA small island near Orta San Giulio, is a short ferry ride away from the lake\u2019s coast.
\nIt\u2019s a small island home to the 12e<\/sup> century Romanesque Basilica di San Giulio with its beautiful frescoes, paintings and sculptures, a bell tower, a 19e<\/sup> century bishop’s palace, and the Benedictine abbey.\u00a0The island is surrounded by a narrow tranquil trail, the \u201cway of silence and meditation\u201d which is worth while strolling.<\/p>\n

Take a half day tour from Stresa<\/strong><\/a> and enjoy the lake, the beautiful village, and the Island.<\/p>\n\n

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