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Piazza Motta, Orta San Giulio Among the points not to be missed is Piazza Motta, the beating heart of the village, rich in history and vitality. In the centre of the square stands the Broletto, also known as the Palazzotto. Once it was the place where the representatives of the villages of the entire Riviera met to make the most important decisions. The building dates back to the sixteenth century. On the external walls you can see the coats of arms of the bishops who ruled the Riviera, three sundials and the symbol of Orta San Giulio: the coat of arms with the Hortus Conclusus. Text / Source: Lago D’Orta Piemonte, Piazza Unità d'Italia 2, Pettenasco https://www.lagodorta.piemonte.it/item/orta-san-giulio-lago-dorta/

The Piazza Mario Motta, Orta San Giulio The Piazza Mario Motta: The atmospheric square in the center of Orta was named after the Italian freedom fighter Mario Motta, who fought in the Piedmontese resistance. The square itself is a prime example of Italian architecture. Colorful facades on the east side, opposite the lake with a row of chestnut trees (formerly elms). The small Palazzo della Comunità with a foundation of picturesque arcades (popular as a wedding backdrop) is unmissable. Shops, bakeries, restaurants, bars and boat docks are spread around the entire square. On the north side, the alley Salita di Motta leads up to the church of Maria Trost and the Sacro Monte, other alleys - almost star-shaped - open up other parts of Orta. Text / Source: www.idrosee-info.de https://www.ortasee-info.de/die-piazza-mario-motta/

Great old church in a super beautiful location

Romanesque church complex in Pella that is worth a stop and a visit. It is located almost on the shores of Lake Orta. Entering the church is suggestive (when I visited it there was sacred music playing inside). https://www.lagodorta.piemonte.it/item/san-filiberto-pella/

Beautiful view of Isola San Giulio

Beautiful place with great view of the lake

There are some very nice restaurants!

In addition to being fascinating by bike and on foot, starting from the nearby Lido di Gozzano car park there is a series of signs placed every km which indicate the route and the relative distance from the departure/arrival in Pella. The path, practiced round-trip, allows you to train your running for the distance of a half marathon