The island of San Giulio and its history, page 3

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The island of San Giulio and its history sent on October 06, 2016 (15:59) by Annamaria Pertosa. 101 comments, 3325 views.

at 50mm, 1/250 f/18.0, ISO 400, hand held.

L'isola dista circa 400 metri dalla riva e ha un perimetro di 650m. E' occupata in gran parte dall'Abbazia Mater Ecclesiae ed è abitata permanentemente da pochissimi abitanti. La maggior parte sono “seconde case” abitate per i periodi di vacanza Studi archeologici eminenti, hanno dimostrato l'antichità della presenza umana, sin dall'Era Neolitica e del Ferro. Nella biografia della vita di San Giulio (da cui l'isola prende il nome), si legge che il posto sarebbe stato abbandonato completamente durante l'epoca romana Si ipotizza, benché manchino riscontri archeologici certi che, San Giulio fosse un centro culturale pre-cristiano. Questa tesi dimostrerebbe il motivo per cui, nel 390, si decise di costruirvi la prima chiesa. Un'altra leggenda narra invece, che la costruzione della chiesa sia stato un segno propriziatorio per allontanare dall'isola un'infestazione di serpi e draghi: simbolo del male. Le indagini archeologiche hanno riportato alla luce, le rovine di un'antica chiesa, risalente alla fine del V e all'inizio del VII secolo Nell'Alto Medioevo la sua posizione strategica fece dell'isola un importante centro difensivo, con al centro il castello fatto costruire dal vescovo di Novara, Onorato. Durante la dominazione longobarda, l'isola era certamente fortificata e, secondo la testimonianza di Paolo Diacono, vi risiedette il Duca Mimulfo. Dal 1219 i Vescovi di Novara assunsero la piena sovranità sul territorio della Riviera di San Giulio, di cui l'isola era il centro religioso e amministrativo. Le attività economiche si spostarono però gradualmente verso il vicino borgo di Orta, che nel corso del XVII secolo finì per dare il nome al lago, che nel Medioevo era noto come Lago di San Giulio. Nel 1841 il castello medievale fu abbattuto per far posto al nuovo grande Seminario Vescovile, opera dell'architetto lombardo Ferdinando Caronesi. Una strada pedonale percorre l'intero perimetro dell'isola costeggiando le antiche case dei canonici e una delle più antiche fu di proprietà di Cesare Augusto Tallone, costruttore di pianoforti artigianali e accordatore di Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli. Ogni anno vi si tiene un'apprezzata rassegna di concerti. Nel 1973 venne fondato sull'isola un monastero benedettino, l'Abbazia Mater Ecclesiae, nel quale vengono svolte importanti ricerche, studi e traduzioni di testi antichi. Il monastero ha anche un laboratorio di restauro e centro di ricerca e studio sui tessuti antichi.

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Annamaria Pertosa

sent on October 09, 2016 (23:53) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Giorgio C, ok I will be back and I will make more shots, following the advice. Thanks to the exquisite kindness and for the nice comment, which I really appreciate.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P

Piergiovanni Pierantozzi

sent on October 10, 2016 (9:51) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Interesting shooting with the story of the island's history
The shot is a little overexposed, but the document remains valid too :-)

Peppe Cancellieri

sent on October 10, 2016 (10:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

always impressive this classic

Federico_28

sent on October 10, 2016 (12:01) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Congratulations Annamaria
Very very nice
Federico :-)

Maurog74

sent on October 10, 2016 (20:13) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very nice compliments Annamaria
Hello
Mauro

Ciska

sent on October 10, 2016 (22:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Good shots and interesting caption

Compliments

Hello

Ciska: -o

Jooferr

sent on October 11, 2016 (7:44) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful panoramic.
Gianni :-)

Giani Scarpa

sent on October 11, 2016 (9:25) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful and nice for

Diego.armando.parafango

sent on October 11, 2016 (9:55) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

very nice, as you han said the lights a little 'hard just to lower a little' hello!

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on October 11, 2016 (12:40) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Mark B
Paolorossi
Luca M
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Beautiful, dear friends, see and read your nice comments. I will follow the advice. Thank you very much, you are very kind as always.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on October 11, 2016 (17:04) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Gianfranco, happy of your presence and for your welcome and nice comment, I heartily thank you and I really appreciate your continuous visits.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P

Arvina

sent on October 11, 2016 (18:08) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very nice, congratulations !! Annamaria
Hello and good evening, Arvina :-)

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on October 11, 2016 (18:23) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Jypka
Paul
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A big gratifying pleasure to find you here, friends. Thank you so much for your comments of appreciation and for your exquisite courtesy.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P
:-P :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on October 11, 2016 (21:15) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Stefania S, always friendly and courteous. It 's very gratifying to read your wonderful comments, and we really thank you sincerely.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on October 12, 2016 (9:23) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Bruno A, I was very pleased to read your nice comment and see you in my shots. Thanks for the kindness and assiduity of my shots.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P

Dylan73

sent on October 12, 2016 (9:26) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful overview, and detailed the description ;-)
Best wishes

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on October 12, 2016 (9:46) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Charles B, delighted and gratified by your wonderful comments, I thank you infinitely. Very attentive to my shots, friendly and courteous with your welcome presence that I appreciate very much.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on October 12, 2016 (15:30) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

TimK, you're right, I forgot to turn off the lights ... thank you for your kind visit and the nice comments.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on October 12, 2016 (17:27) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Marco M, are very glad to see you here and reading your beautiful and articulate comments. Dear, I really appreciate and thank you infinitely.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on October 12, 2016 (19:58) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Pinuccio, always nice to see you among my shots and read your beautiful and articulate comments. I really thank you for the courtesy and attention.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P

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