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 reaching the top the pilgrim has come as close as possible to God.

Orta Holy Mount is built on a hill near the small village of Orta San Giulio.
This “Sacro Monte” is the only one dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi and from there you can admire an incredible panorama above Orta Lake and walk in an oasis of peace and tranquillity. 

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