As promised here comes a short picture-post about my Sunday getaway to Orta San Giulio.
Must say the place looks even better than in pictures! Really, it was a breathtaking experience with all that charming mountain and lake combination in addition to that all there was also a small island where in Medieval times used to live dragons and snakes but luckily a saint name San Giulio came and saved the place and built a church afterwards (that’s at least what legend of San Giulio’s life tells us).
and above all the sun was shining and birds were singing so my Wall-Egi Nikon went wild taking pictures ^_^ . see for yourself and PAY A VISIT while in Italy or Milan (just 1h drive away). trust me – definitely worth it! just adorable!
Must say the place looks even better than in pictures! Really, it was a breathtaking experience with all that charming mountain and lake combination in addition to that all there was also a small island where in Medieval times used to live dragons and snakes but luckily a saint name San Giulio came and saved the place and built a church afterwards (that’s at least what legend of San Giulio’s life tells us).
and above all the sun was shining and birds were singing so my Wall-Egi Nikon went wild taking pictures ^_^ . see for yourself and PAY A VISIT while in Italy or Milan (just 1h drive away). trust me – definitely worth it! just adorable!
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| Orta San Giulio island |
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| Artisan Pasta |
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| a balcony |
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| San Giulio square |
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| some nice colorful houses |
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| The island |
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| our “driver” to the island |
* there is a a public boat taking back and forth to island for 4 eur every 15 minutes
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| view from a restaurant terrace on the island |
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| what an idle view |
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| island San Giulio in sunset |
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| we even got a live performance |
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| ancient houses |
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There is a great possibility to walk along the lake and just enjoy the views. full with benches and cute footbridges to have an afternoon snack or chat or just relax and catch some sun.
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| an artisan pasta specialty from Orta San Giulio |
..Thought I must try it. seemed liek a perfect souvenir. a perfect and delicious souvenir 🙂
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| enjoy the view |
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| loved the wintery feeling and spring hint combination |
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| made some friends too |
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| this is my look du jour |
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| view from the city hall backyard.. |
a wonderful Sunday ^_^ a gorgeous place, one of many in Italy which I keep exploring, so stay tuned 🙂
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