PV/53 - Orta San Giulio, Italy

PV/53 - Orta San Giulio, Italy
€73.00

When ordering a canvas print (not framed), you can choose how the edges (borders) are finished. White Wrap: the sides of the canvas remain white. Mirror Wrap: the last 2 cm on each edge of the image are mirrored and printed on the sides of the canvas.

'Landscape & Local Story'

 

Orta San Giulio (view from San Giulio Island 📍) is a charming medieval village on the shores of Lake Orta in northern Italy’s Piedmont region. Its narrow cobblestone streets, pastel-colored houses, and romantic lakeside promenade create a timeless atmosphere. From Piazza Motta, boats shuttle visitors to the enchanting Isola San Giulio, home to a Benedictine abbey and steeped in legend. Overlooking the town, the Sacro Monte di Orta, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers serene woodland walks and stunning views of the lake.


'...Legend says that in the 4th century, Saint Julius arrived at the lake’s shore and, with nothing but his cloak laid on the water as a raft, crossed to the island to rid it of serpents and dragons. There he built a church, the first step in transforming the island into a place of peace and devotion. Today, this story remains central to Orta’s identity, woven into its spiritual and cultural heritage...'