The island of San Giulio.

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A zonzo per Orta San Giulio View gallery (12 photos)

The island of San Giulio. sent on January 10, 2017 (10:15) by Massimo Schiavi. 42 comments, 852 views.

at 105mm, 1/125 f/13.0, ISO 200, hand held. Orta San Giulio, Italy.

Sulle sponde del lago d'Orta sorge una cittadina dall'imperdibile fascino: Orta San Giulio, fronteggiata dalla stupenda Isola di San Giulio. La piccola isola , raggiungibile in battello o in motoscafo, è dominata dalla basilica romanica, dal palazzo vescovile e dall'abbazia benedettina. La leggenda narra che quest'isola, distante non più di 400 metri dalla riva di Orta, un tempo era uno scoglio abitato da serpi e terribili mostri, fino a quando nel 390 vi approdò San Giulio: attraversando le acque del lago sopra il suo mantello e guidato nella tempesta dal suo bastone, il Santo fondò una chiesa, nella quale scelse poi di essere sepolto, e trasformò l'isola nel centro di evangelizzazione di tutta la regione. Il visitatore viene accolto sull'isola da una breve scalinata che conduce alla suggestiva basilica romanica, la principale attrattiva del posto. La visita prosegue attraverso una stradina che percorre l'intera isola; si tratta della "via del silenzio e della meditazione", suggestivo connubio tra spiritualità e architettura. Camminando per i vicoli di San Giulio si raggiunge l'ottocentesco Palazzo dei Vescovi e l'Abbazia Benedettina Mater Ecclesiae: in questo affascinante convento di clausura femminile le monache, che risiedono stabilmente sull'isola, trascorrono le loro giornate dedicandosi alla preghiera, allo studio, al restauro di antichi e preziosi paramenti sacri, alla confezione delle ostie e alla preparazione del celebre "pane di San Giulio".

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Mauro Monesi

sent on January 10, 2017 (13:44) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Bel clik Massimo and good caption, as always, congratulations.
A greeting.
Mauro ;-) :-P

Massimo Schiavi

sent on January 10, 2017 (13:49) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Many thanks, Mauro, your comment gratifies me a lot!
Bye and have a good day !

maximum :-)

Albieri Sergio

sent on January 10, 2017 (14:58) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Excellent shooting a charming place;
the caption always very comprehensive.
Congratulations Max! Hello!
Sergio ;-) :-P

Paolo Gualandris

sent on January 10, 2017 (15:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Approve the cut in 16: 9 added to soft blend of perspectives which give good depth to the entire image and justifies the softness of the details on the island .... ;-)
You have made the most of the existing conditions ... !!! 8-)
Hi Paul

Arvina

sent on January 10, 2017 (15:33) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Excellent echoed this Massimo !!
Hello hello, Arvina :-P :-)

Joeb	sent on January 10, 2017 (16:09) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) A nice postcard. Compliments Hello ;-)

Orso49

sent on January 10, 2017 (16:15) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Besides the beautiful pictures, a very precise description of the place!
Sincere congratulations dear Massimo !!! Hello

Pietro Bianchi

sent on January 10, 2017 (16:42) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Massimo beautiful, and I like the idea of ??using the roofs of houses in shore as frame, congratulations!
Peter

user19782

sent on January 10, 2017 (16:51) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

What a beautiful shot: -o
You have beautifully composed a beautiful place.
Many compliments Massimo, you soon

Fernando

MaryAnnG

sent on January 10, 2017 (17:45) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful framing and nice place. Greetings Annamaria

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on January 10, 2017 (17:57) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great looking shot. A beautiful panoramic of a beautiful place.
Hello, Annamaria

Rob58

sent on January 10, 2017 (18:27) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Fine both Massimo ..6D tested and promoted I would say. Rob ..ciao

Cdx	sent on January 10, 2017 (19:34) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) Also this beautiful, beautiful glimpse :-D :-D Hello Diego

Massimo Schiavi

sent on January 10, 2017 (20:50) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Delighted, Sergio, for your comment and for the appreciation of the shot!
A big thank you!
Hello !

maximum :-)

Massimo Schiavi

sent on January 10, 2017 (20:57) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Many thanks, Paul, for your nice comments and very welcome!
As you know, there was a bit 'of haze and light was what it was. As for the cut I chose seeing him in full video and here it is a little 'penalized, but, best of 3: 2 that made the picture a normal postcard! So, at least, it is a postcard a bit 'overview !!! :-D :-D :-D
Hello and good evening!

maximum :-)

Massimo Schiavi

sent on January 10, 2017 (20:58) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Many thanks, Arvina, your appreciation of the shot gives me a great satisfaction!
Hello and good evening!

maximum :-)

Massimo Schiavi

sent on January 10, 2017 (20:59) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you so much, Joeb for the comment I very welcome!
Hello and good evening!

maximum :-)

Massimo Schiavi

sent on January 10, 2017 (21:00) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A big thank you, Bruno, for the appreciation of the shot and the caption.
I am extremely satisfied!
At the next exit, it would be nice that you were there!
Hello and good evening!

maximum :-)

Massimo Schiavi

sent on January 10, 2017 (21:02) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Peter, I'm chuffed your appreciation of this shot and thank you very much!
Hello and good evening!

maximum :-)

Massimo Schiavi

sent on January 10, 2017 (21:03) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Felicissimo, Fernando, for your appreciation of this shot, which I was very gratified!
Thank you so much and I wish you a good evening!
Hello !

maximum :-)

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