{"id":9699,"date":"2024-03-03T10:49:58","date_gmt":"2024-03-03T09:49:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/?page_id=9699"},"modified":"2024-03-03T10:50:57","modified_gmt":"2024-03-03T09:50:57","slug":"cusio","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/cusio\/","title":{"rendered":"Cusio"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">&lt;&lt;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/northwest-italy\/piedmont\/\">Piedmont<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cusio is the region surrounding Lake Orta, divided between the provinces of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/novarese\/#novara\" class=\"ek-link\">Novara<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/verbano-and-vergante\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Verbano<\/a>-Cusio-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/ossola\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Ossola<\/a>. Known for its natural beauty, this region includes many gorgeous towns along the shores of the lake and among the hills and mountains. The most notable attraction here is the small San Giulio Island, located in the middle of Lake Orta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"border: 1px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-a726b1a1-2ba2-44d5-b6f3-7c078014294e\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-b3ccc389-b69f-4124-9019-262b7806123b\">Places to see in Cusio<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#orta-san-giulio\">Orta San Giulio<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#san-giulio-island\">\u272a San Giulio Island<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#orta-san-giulio-promenade\">Orta San Giulio Promenade<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#sacro-monte-di-orta\">Sacro Monte di Orta<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#omegna\">Omegna<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#church-of-santambrogio\">Church of Sant&#8217;Ambrogio<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#madonna-del-sasso\">Madonna del Sasso<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#sanctuary-of-madonna-del-sasso\">Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"orta-san-giulio\"><strong>Orta San Giulio<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Orta San Giulio is a small town located on the shores of Lake Orta in the Province of Novara. A flourishing village and for centuries the main center in the area, Orta San Giulio is now a tourist destination thanks to its position and beautiful environment.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_e5621c57-54ca-4e50-b504-4863f29566fc\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"san-giulio-island\"><strong>\u272a San Giulio Island<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>San Giulio Island is a small island located in the middle of Lake Orta, near Orta San Giulio. This picturesque island is one of the most iconic sights in Piedmont and a popular tourist attraction. A church was built on this island in the Early Middle Ages, and it was later replaced by the current <strong>Basilica of San Giulio<\/strong> in the 12th century. This Romanesque basilica hosts various artworks including a medieval ambon, a series of ancient frescoes, and numerous Baroque decorations. The <strong>Mater Ecclesiae Abbey<\/strong> (<em>Abbazia Mater Ecclesiae<\/em>) dominates most of the island. Founded in 1973 and hosted in a few historic buildings, it is currently inhabited by nuns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Isola San Giulio, 28016 Orta San Giulio NO<br>Coordinates: 45.7960, 8.3999<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/At1Gade9UmwvfhBA6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_5919aa19-8fbb-4c16-a16b-b059f62d88cf\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"orta-san-giulio-promenade\"><strong>Orta San Giulio Promenade<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The lakeside promenade of Orta San Giulio offers a great view over Lake Orta and its beautiful natural environment. Various attractions and historical buildings adorn the road, which is centered around <strong>Piazza Motta<\/strong>, the main square of Orta San Giulio. This plaza hosts the <strong>Palazzotto<\/strong>, or <strong>Palazzo della Comunit\u00e0<\/strong>, a 16th-century palace that once hosted the local government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Motta, 28016 Orta San Giulio NO<br>Coordinates: 45.7981, 8.4059<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/G8K8hSHiLRx1FGsD7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_63e24cdb-18d2-4c69-95a8-b7b0628eca46\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sacro-monte-di-orta\"><strong>Sacro Monte di Orta<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sacro Monte di Orta is one of the <em>Sacri Monti<\/em>, a series of historic religious sites located in Piedmont and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/northwest-italy\/lombardy\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Lombardy<\/a>. The complex occupies a hill overlooking Lake Orta and it was erected between the 16th and 18th century. The site includes many richly decorated chapels with statues and frescoes depicting the life of Saint Francis of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/assisi\/\">Assisi<\/a>. Along with the other Sacri Monti, the Sacro Monte di Orta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via al Sacro Monte, 28016 Orta San Giulio NO<br>Coordinates: 45.7965, 8.4100<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/vSWm7KkuX8eqiJCY6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_adca86f1-729e-48c2-897e-ef3e583b1899\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"omegna\"><strong>Omegna<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Omegna is a town located at the northern end of Lake Orta in the Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola. The town emerged during the Late Middle Ages and, since the 19th century, it has been a flourishing industrial center, but also a tourist destination.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_995acfd4-4016-4696-a7d3-9eed136b7c8b\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"church-of-santambrogio\"><strong>Church of Sant&#8217;Ambrogio<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Church of Sant&#8217;Ambrogio is the main religious site in Omegna, located in the center of the town. Originally built during the 10th century and later reworked, it features a tall 13th-century bell tower. Its interiors are adorned with various Baroque decorations and host a few artworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Filippo Maria Beltrami, 28887 Omegna VB<br>Coordinates: 45.8771, 8.4092<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/MLBes44k4phvR9hW6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_10b0d382-f384-46fd-bc1a-34de110c207d\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"madonna-del-sasso\"><strong>Madonna del Sasso<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Madonna del Sasso is a municipality in the Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, formed by a few small villages near Lake Orta. It takes its name from a historic sanctuary.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_26a8d2d9-0a95-4ee4-8c62-a228897c891e\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sanctuary-of-madonna-del-sasso\"><strong>Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso (<em>Santuario di Madonna del Sasso<\/em>) is a historic religious site located on top of a rocky spur with a spectacular view over Lake Orta and the surrounding mountains. The church was built during the 18th century and it features Baroque decorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Panoramica, 28894 Madonna del Sasso VB<br>Coordinates: 45.7882, 8.3742<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/wv4B4b42QjAs7VB88\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt;&lt;\u00a0Piedmont Cusio is the region surrounding Lake Orta, divided between the provinces of Novara and Verbano-Cusio-Ossola. Known for its natural beauty, this region includes many gorgeous towns along the shores of the lake and among the hills and mountains. The most notable attraction here is the small San Giulio Island, located in the middle of Lake Orta. Orta San Giulio Orta San Giulio is a small town located on the shores of Lake Orta in the Province of Novara. A flourishing village and for centuries the main center in the area, Orta San Giulio is now a tourist destination thanks to its position and beautiful environment. \u272a San Giulio Island San Giulio Island is a small island located in the middle of Lake Orta, near Orta San Giulio. This picturesque island is one of the most iconic sights in Piedmont and a popular tourist attraction. A church was built on this island in the Early Middle Ages, and it was later replaced by the current Basilica of San Giulio in the 12th century. This Romanesque basilica hosts various artworks including a medieval ambon, a series of ancient frescoes, and numerous Baroque decorations. The Mater Ecclesiae Abbey (Abbazia Mater Ecclesiae) dominates most of the island. Founded in 1973 and hosted in a few historic buildings, it is currently inhabited by nuns. Address: Isola San Giulio, 28016 Orta San Giulio NOCoordinates: 45.7960, 8.3999 Google Maps Orta San Giulio Promenade The lakeside promenade of Orta San Giulio offers a great view over Lake Orta and its beautiful natural environment. Various attractions and historical buildings adorn the road, which is centered around Piazza Motta, the main square of Orta San Giulio. This plaza hosts the Palazzotto, or Palazzo della Comunit\u00e0, a 16th-century palace that once hosted the local government. Address: Piazza Motta, 28016 Orta San Giulio NOCoordinates: 45.7981, 8.4059 Google Maps Sacro Monte di Orta The Sacro Monte di Orta is one of the Sacri Monti, a series of historic religious sites located in Piedmont and Lombardy. The complex occupies a hill overlooking Lake Orta and it was erected between the 16th and 18th century. The site includes many richly decorated chapels with statues and frescoes depicting the life of Saint Francis of Assisi. Along with the other Sacri Monti, the Sacro Monte di Orta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Address: Via al Sacro Monte, 28016 Orta San Giulio NOCoordinates: 45.7965, 8.4100 Google Maps Omegna Omegna is a town located at the northern end of Lake Orta in the Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola. The town emerged during the Late Middle Ages and, since the 19th century, it has been a flourishing industrial center, but also a tourist destination. Church of Sant&#8217;Ambrogio The Church of Sant&#8217;Ambrogio is the main religious site in Omegna, located in the center of the town. Originally built during the 10th century and later reworked, it features a tall 13th-century bell tower. Its interiors are adorned with various Baroque decorations and host a few artworks. Address: Piazza Filippo Maria Beltrami, 28887 Omegna VBCoordinates: 45.8771, 8.4092 Google Maps Madonna del Sasso Madonna del Sasso is a municipality in the Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, formed by a few small villages near Lake Orta. It takes its name from a historic sanctuary. Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso The Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso (Santuario di Madonna del Sasso) is a historic religious site located on top of a rocky spur with a spectacular view over Lake Orta and the surrounding mountains. The church was built during the 18th century and it features Baroque decorations. Address: Via Panoramica, 28894 Madonna del Sasso VBCoordinates: 45.7882, 8.3742 Google Maps<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":932,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":0,"_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9699","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"featured_image_src":null,"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"trp-custom-language-flag":false,"xs-thumb":false,"post-thumbnail":false,"minimalistblogger-grid":false,"minimalistblogger-slider":false,"minimalistblogger-small":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Stefano Cammisa","author_link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/author\/stefano-cammisa\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"&lt;&lt;\u00a0Piedmont Cusio is the region surrounding Lake Orta, divided between the provinces of Novara and Verbano-Cusio-Ossola. Known for its natural beauty, this region includes many gorgeous towns along the shores of the lake and among the hills and mountains. The most notable attraction here is the small San Giulio Island, located in the middle of&hellip;","coauthors":[],"author_meta":{"author_link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/author\/stefano-cammisa\/","display_name":"Stefano Cammisa"},"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 2 years ago","modified":"Updated 2 years ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on March 3, 2024","modified":"Updated on March 3, 2024"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on March 3, 2024 10:49 am","modified":"Updated on March 3, 2024 10:50 am"},"featured_img_caption":"","featured_img":false,"series_order":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9699","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9699"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9699\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9715,"href":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9699\/revisions\/9715"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/932"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9699"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}