Basilica of San Giulio - Island San Giulio, Orta

Of a very ancient origin, as testified by early-Christian archaelogical finds, the basilica probably stands on the site where St. Jules is supposed to have erected a church in the 4th century. The basilica, of clear romanesque structure, is built to a Latin-cross plan, and has a nave and two aisles with apses. The arched portal is preceded by a pronaos with two colums, surmonted by a large window. Behind the left apse stands the remarkable bell tower, ornamented by gemel windows and triple arch windows, strongly influenced by the Lombard-Romanesque style. Note also the frescoes representing Saints; these were partly painted by the pupils of Gaudenzio Ferrari and by members of the Cagnoli family.

Opening:
in wiinter 9.00-12-00 and 14.00-17.30
in summer: Monday 12.00-17.00, other days 9.00-19.00
free admission

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