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Sacro Monte d’Orta
Sacro Monte d’Orta was erected by Amico Canobio with the aim of celebrating the life of St.Francis. The construction started in 1590 on the site of medieval church of San Nicolao, famous for preserving the venerated image of the ‘Madonna della Pieta’. The complex extends on a hill on the peninsula where lies the town [...]
Orta San Giulio
The village of Orta lies on the western hill slope of a small peninsula – on the same promontory stand the chapels of Sacro Monte – facing the megnificent and peaceful island of San Giulio. Orta is renowned tourist center and a summer resort.
Isola di San Giulio
In the middle of Lago d’Orta just several miles from Lago Maggiore lies the picturesque island of San Giulio whose perimeter is of only 650 metres. Legend says it that in the second half of the fourth century AD St. Julius had to flee from Greece to escape the persecution.
Alba White Truffle International Festival
Truffles are known throughout the world as one of the most sought after and luxurious delicacies, prized by fine restaurants and, in Italian cuisine, one of the culinary highlights of the fall season. White truffles are by far the finest truffles, and in Alba, northern Italy, their coming into season is celebrated annually with the [...]
