Lake Orta

The next position on the list of the most beautiful lakes in Italy is Lake Orta. West of Lake Maggiore in northern Italy is a lake called Lake Orta. Prior to the 16th century, it was known as Lago di San Giulio in honor of Saint Julius, the area's patron saint, who lived in the 4th century. Its northern end is roughly 6 kilometers south of the Gravellona-Toce railway station, which is situated midway between Ornavasso and Omegna, while its southern end is approximately 35 kilometers by rail to the northwest of the city of Novara.

Despite being only a short drive from Lake Maggiore, Orta is by far the most romantic lake in all of Italy. Nevertheless, it is frequently disregarded. Little Lake Orta, located beneath the forested western slopes of Monte Mottarone, features just one little island, Isola San Giulio, which can be reached by boat from Orta San Guilio.

The stone structures of a convent and the Basilica di San Giulio, which is thought to have been constructed by the saint himself in the 12th century, encompass almost the whole area of the island. The frescoes and the church's elaborately carved marble pulpit are its highlights. The Way of Silence winds beneath the convent's walls and through the historic structures.

Location: Piedmont, Italy