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Welcome to Orta
San Giulio
From Jesse's Journeys in Italy
Population: 2.945 (2003)
Official site:
Bellagio
Wikipedia:
Bellagio
Map:
MapQuest
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Lake Orta is the smallest of the
Northern Italian lakes, about 25
kilometres to the west of Lago Maggiore
and home to towns such as Brolo, Oira,
Ronco and varios other quiet lake-shore
villages.
Orta is a small star on the
constellation of pre-alpine lakes, and
yet this lake and its famous town San
Giulio is considered by many Italians
and visitors to the area to be one of,
if not the, most beautiful of all
the Northern Lakes.
The town of San Giuglio whose
cobblestone streets and red roofs lay on
the south western shores of the lake,
has has long been a favourite among
visitors to the area who come to enjoy
the quiet beauty of the landscape, whose
vibrant colours have been the
inspiration for some of the 21st
centuries most important writers and
philosophers, such as Elizabeth Barrot
Browning (poet) and Friedrick Nietze
(philosopher).
The fascinating history and architecture
of the town (mostly Baroque), the grand
piazzas and of course the mesmerizing
island of San Giuglio in the centre of
the lake, has long drawn people to the
shores of Orta, whose beauty has not
only drawn tourists - but also invaders
from throughout Europe who have come in
succession to try and steal the town's
island treasures.
Frequently Orta is bypassed by visitors
to the area for Stresa, Como or Bellagio,
as they have gained notoriety with
celebrities in recent years.
Fortunately, the quiet beauty of Orta
has remained and is distinctly and
classically Italian with numerous bars,
restaurants and well-kept villas which
adorn this lovely spot on the smallest,
though prettiest of the Northern Italian
Lakes.
Finding a place to stay in Orta is not
difficult and there is one of the most
photographed hotels in Italy - the
Turkish inspired Villa Crespi, which
greets visitors at the entrance to the
town.
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By Jesse Andrews, February 11th, 2008 |
