Brolo: the cats’ village at Lake Orta Are you a cat lover? If yes, you must absolutely visit the cats’ village on the hills of lake Orta! Yes… there’s a cats’ village also in Piedmont.. and it’s called Brolo, it’s a small hamlet part of the municipality of Nonio, located on the hills of lake…
The Painted Walls of Legro Are you used to bore your parents and friends with old and unknown movies coming from the Far East? Do you usually spend your time watching silent movies in the middle of the night? So, don’t miss a walk around the streets of Legro, a little village just behind the…
The Sanctuary of the Madonna del Sasso Amazing view on Lake Orta Do you suffer from vertigo? Please be far from the Madonna del Sasso balcony! But, in the end, if you can buck up and take a look, the view will leave you breathless. You can see the entire lake lying at your foot,…
Ameno “Ameno” in Italian means “pleasant” and you can find that the name is perfect for this little but amazing village. Along the narrow streets you will line a number of wonderful luxury palaces where nobles and rich people from the surroundings spent their holidays, the “villeggiatura”, taking advantage of sun, season and beauty. So,…
Pella Pella is a small town located on Lake Orta, perfect for those in search of peace and tranquillity. Walking along the famous lakeside, it is possible to observe the Island of San Giulio which stands in the center of this water mirror. Pella centre is rich in monuments of artistic and religious interest. Very…
Alessi and the Household Good District Lake Maggiore, in addition to having an amazing panorama and attractions suitable for everyone, is the home to one of the best known Made in Italy Brands: Alessi s.p.a. Alessi is an historical household goods brand, manufacturer of design objects since 1921. Founded by Giovanni Alessi in Omegna, the…
Omegna Omegna is a small town on Lake Orta, surrounded by the mountains. Omegna is known for its industrial production in the household field and for the beauty of its historical center that overlooks the lake. Famous is also the “Fantasy Park” (Parco della Fantasia), a space designed for children who can play and have…
Orta Holy Mount Four places of pilgrimage in the overall region of Lago Maggiore, the so-called “Sacri Monti”, have been declared world heritage sites by the Unesco. Each “Sacro Monte” consists of several chapels along the Way of the Cross; step by step they lead up the mountain into the natural landscape, as if by…
Lake Orta and San Giulio’s Island Legend has it that S.Giulio was a dangerous snakes’ nest transformed by St Julius in 390 AD into a centre of the Christian mission. Its Basilica di San Giulio is noted as one of the most outstanding Romanesque buildings in the whole of Piedmont! Do you want to explore…
