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This is a list of the places you can reach in a few minutes from our hotels.
Orta S.Giulio is a charming medieval village on the shores of lake Orta with wonderful palaces and lanes that lead to piazza Motta where the 16th century Palazzotto stands as a gem of design.
San Giulio Island lies on the shores of the lake and it is the residence of a convent of nuns belonging to an enclosed order . On the island there is the Basilica of San Giulio ,that was built on a pre-existent church that according to the tradition was the hundredth church built up by the saint in the fifth century at the end of his peregrination of evangelization.
Richly decorated with frescoes of Giovanni Mauro Rosselli, Giorgio Bonola, Giuseppe Zanatta, Giacomo Filippo Monti, Ambrogio Figini, the church preserves the very famous pulpit built with the grey-greenish stone of Oira, a gem of the European Romanesque sculpture.
The Buccione Tower is the remains of a large fortification, 23 meters high and it was once part of the castle on the top of the hill. The first document that testifies the existence of the tower dates back to the year 1200.
The Sacro Monte of Orta from the year 1590 preserves twenty chapels immersed into a park. Splendid terracotta statues stand in the inner side of the chapels and tell the life of San Francesco.
The three sides of the promontory overlook the lake with a wonderful view.
Madonna del Sasso Sanctuary was built in the middle of the eighteenth century on a cliff that plunges into the lake. Inside there is a cycle of paintings of Lorenzo Peracino.
Mottarone (1491 meters) is famous for the extraordinary view you can enjoy from his top. People say that in particularly clear days it is possible to see even the Milan Dome.
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During the summer, there is simply no better place to relax! For those who like variety, you can take full advantage of: lounging out on the lawn, mountain biking, tennis, golf, hiking, or just about any water sport you can imagine. When night-time rolls around you can listen to lively disco-music rhythms, to the typical Italian melodies and 60’-70’ revivals. You may also want to check out some of the hot discos, piano bars, and night-clubs that keep the crowds cheering!!
It has a beach and a small private port where you can practice all water sports (water skiing, windsurfing, canoeing, sailing) and where you can rent boats. You will also find two tennis courts and a heated swimming pool of 25 meters with solarium. The spacious indoor and outdoor areas make it a special place for meetings, wedding banquets and breakfasts.
Try the specialities of the restaurant with its large hall overlooking the lake. The menu offers a renowned cooking with a traditional gastronomy, regional and international specialities and a rich wine list. Do not forget to spend your evenings at the Caffè l ’ Approdo, a typical snack-bar.
