{"id":1397,"date":"2025-02-21T16:43:26","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T16:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villamelia.it\/territorio\/"},"modified":"2025-12-12T16:18:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T16:18:54","slug":"territory","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/villamelia.it\/en\/territory\/","title":{"rendered":"Territory"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The timeless charm of the historic center<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Cobbled lanes, elegant period buildings, and romantic lake views: the historic center of Orta San Giulio<\/strong> is a true gem to discover on foot.
Strolling among artisan workshops, caf\u00e9s, and restaurants with panoramic terraces, you\u2019ll reach the beautiful Piazza Motta, the vibrant heart of the village, where boats depart for San Giulio Island.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Romantic Village
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The center of Orta is built around the famous Piazza Motta, home to the Palazzo della Comunit\u00e0 della Riviera di San Giulio, and the \u201cSalita alla Motta,\u201d which leads to the Sacro Monte\u2014one of the most fascinating places in the area.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This path, which climbs about 100 meters in elevation, leads to the Church of San Nicolao<\/strong> and the twenty chapels that depict the life of St. Francis of Assisi.
Piazza Motta<\/strong>, the lake\u2019s open-air living room, is the departure point for boat excursions and the ideal spot to relax in one of its caf\u00e9s or restaurants.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Sacro Monte of Orta, a place of peace and spirituality<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sacro Monte of Orta is an oasis of tranquility immersed in nature.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The wooded path leads to twenty frescoed chapels that depict the life of St. Francis of Assisi, offering extraordinary views of the lake.
An experience that blends art, history, and spirituality.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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San Giulio Island, the mystical heart of the lake<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Small and evocative, San Giulio Island is a place steeped in charm and mystery.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Dominated by the ancient Benedictine Abbey<\/strong>, the island invites contemplation with its Via del Silenzio (Way of Silence<\/strong>), a path through historic buildings and enchanting views of the lake.<\/span><\/span> A haven of absolute peace, just a few minutes by boat from Orta.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Beyond Orta: Excursions in the surrounding area.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Villa Amelia is the ideal starting point for discovering the wonders of the area.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Mottarone (20 km \u2013 40 min by car)<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

A panoramic mountain between Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore, perfect for hiking, winter sports, and enjoying spectacular views of seven lakes.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

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Lake Maggiore (15 km \u2013 30 min by car)<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

With its famous Borromean Islands, Stresa, and elegant villas overlooking the water, Lake Maggiore is a must-see for those who love timeless beauty.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

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Ossola Valleys (50 km \u2013 1 hour by car)<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

Unspoiled nature, alpine villages, and spectacular trails characterize these valleys, perfect for lovers of trekking and mountain traditions.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

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The timeless charm of the historic center Cobbled lanes, elegant period buildings, and romantic lake views: the historic center of Orta San Giulio is a true gem to discover on foot.Strolling among artisan workshops, caf\u00e9s, and restaurants with panoramic terraces, you\u2019ll reach the beautiful Piazza…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"full_width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1397","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/villamelia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1397","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/villamelia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/villamelia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/villamelia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/villamelia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1397"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/villamelia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1397\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1421,"href":"https:\/\/villamelia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1397\/revisions\/1421"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/villamelia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1397"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}