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Basilica di San Giulio, Orta San Giulio

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  • This Romanesque basilica (Basilica di San Giuio) was constructed and reconstructed over centuries on San Giulio Island ( Isola di San Giulio), located in Lake Orta in northwestern Italy. This small... 
    This Romanesque basilica (Basilica di San Giuio) was constructed and reconstructed over centuries on San Giulio Island ( Isola di San Giulio), located in Lake Orta in northwestern Italy. This small...  more »
  • The interior of the basilica has magnificent decor. Unfortunately, taking photos is not permitted. The walk around the island is picturesque and takes less than half an hour. 
    The interior of the basilica has magnificent decor. Unfortunately, taking photos is not permitted. The walk around the island is picturesque and takes less than half an hour.  more »
  • This was a five-minute ferry ride from Orta San Giulio and the experience was nice overall. I enjoyed seeing inside the Basilica and looking around. One disappointing thing, however, is that the walk....  more
    This was a five-minute ferry ride from Orta San Giulio and the experience was nice overall. I enjoyed seeing inside the Basilica and looking around. One disappointing thing, however, is that the walk....  more »
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  • Dont miss this place if you are planning to visit Northern Italy. A very serine island with a rich history, beautiful church and awesome scenary
  • The Basilica di San Giulio is a Roman Catholic church on the small Isola San Giulio in the center of Lake Orta, it has the status of a minor basilica. I feel like so blessed to be here, because the church full of history, and you feel mystery, you will see a saint body underground, like a movie. According to tradition, it was the hundredth, and last, church founded by Julius of Novara and his brother Giuliano, both natives of Aegina in Greece, who dedicated their later years to the evangelization of the area around Lake Orta. Legend has it that around year 390 the saint reached the island sailing on his cloak, and then freeing it from dragons (symbols of paganism); after the defeat of the monsters he built a small church devoted to the Twelve Apostles.
  • Beautiful pictures. Shame some people cannot understand no pics
  • Old church with the remains of San Giurio and exquisite frescoes
  • Lovely experience.

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