For those looking for an original tour or for those who want to discover the true history of the area, why not stop by the Umbrella Museum in Gignese or the Hoteliers Museum in Armeno? The latter is famous for having given the world great chefs and professionals in the sector, who exported Made in Italy, even before this term was coined. For art lovers we recommend a visit to Legro,the characteristic painted village just above Orta.
Orta is an ancient village characterized by picturesque medieval-style streets, palaces and baroque churches. Once you arrive in the historic Piazza Motta, the beating heart that has hosted the city market since 1228, surrounded by porticoes with bars and restaurants, the splendid scenery of the lake and theisola di San Giulio, will open before your eyes, easily reachable with a boat. On the island you can visit the Benedictine monastery,still inhabited today by a small community of cloistered nuns. The monastery houses the relics of Saint Julius in the crypt..
What to Expect
A feast of original objects, extravagant stories and unprecedented beauty. Here is a trip to Cusio that ends with a visit to one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.
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