The story
What you're looking at
Twenty chapels climb the wooded hill above Orta, their life-size terracotta figures acting out Saint Francis's story. The path between them keeps opening onto Lake Orta and the island of San Giulio below.
At a glance
Sacro Monte di Orta facts that matter
Names, makers, dates, and context before the story opens up.
| What it is | Church |
|---|---|
| Where | Orta San Giulio, Piedmont |
| Known for | Twenty chapels of Saint Francis, terracotta figure tableaux, lake-view woodland path, devotional mountain |
| UNESCO | World Heritage setting |
Plan your visit
Before you go
- Booking
- Walk-up friendly
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