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Mario Motta Square, Orta San Giulio
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May 24, 2022
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According to legend, this island, no more than 400 meters from the shore of Orta, was once a rock inhabited by snakes and terrible monsters until San Giulio landed there in 390: he crossed the waters of the lake over his mantle and led in After the storm by his staff, the saint founded a church in which he was then buried, transforming the island into a center of evangelization for the entire region.
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January 1, 2025
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The Piazza Mario Motta: The atmospheric square in the center of Orta was named after the Italian freedom fighter Mario Motta, who fought …
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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 …
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Elevation 350 m
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