In the middle of Lake Orta, but not really in the middle, there is the island of San Giulio”. So begins the novel by Gianni Rodari “Baron Lamberto was twice there, or the mysteries of the Island of San Giulio”. After visiting Orta and its Sacro Monte dedicated to the life of San Francesco, from which you have a wonderful view of the lake, you can reach the island, in 5 minutes, with a boat. Quiet and silence reign here, disturbed occasionally by the footsteps of tourists.
The state of affairs is also reflected in the two streets that frame the island: one is called the Way of Silence, the other Way of Meditation. Along the streets are the signs on which are the highs that lead visitors to reflection and meditation. Listen to the silence, listen to the water, the wind, your steps. Silence is the language of love, silence is music and harmony say the signs inserted in the centuries-old walls of the monastery and in those of villas with beautiful gardens, sending us the message of the power of silence.
Walking along the island in the opposite direction we find other signs, which invite you to meditation and inner reflection: When you are aware, the journey is over. If you come to be who you are, you are everything. The wise man makes a mistake and smiles. Be simple, be yourself. These are the words written by Mother Anna Maria Canopi, abbess and founder of the monastery of the Beneditine Sisters, who together with the Basilica of San Giulio, contributes to the atmosphere mystic and religious of the island.
This guide has been translated automatically through a third party service. Visititaly offers these automatic translations to help site visitors, however the automatic translations may contain inaccuracies, errors or inaccuracies. You can contact us to report inaccuracies or errors and we will check the translation.