Murals and 'models' depict the story of St Francis of Assisi - very well done. Make sure you start at the right place; we didn't realise the buildings were numbered so that you see the story in its correct order!

We walked up the steep way. We visited all 20 "chapels". It is a good idea to pick up a guide leaflet from the "Restaurant" area or your lodgings and follow the "Devotional Route" Each chapel contains a tableau of a scene in the life...More

Quite a tiring walk up a largely cobbled hill, But definitely worth the Effort when you get there! Lots of historic mini cathedrals at the top and breathtaking views to boot! Recommend

This is a sacred 16th century site and also presents a great view of Lake Orta. It is a UNESCO world heritage site and the buildings and artwork are preserved quite well. We took the 'choo choo' train up the hill and chose to walk...More

Lovely walk visiting over 20 chapels and hundreds of beautiful frescoes. The views are simply stunning and it's peaceful and not overcrowded.

We spent an hour or so here wondering around the chapels under the shady trees. Inside each building there are statues depicting sences from the Bible. The kids loved these. Easy to push a buggy around and there is a lovely shady picnic spot.

The shrine is built on a hill from where you get great views over the lake. As a work of art, the chapels are worth to be seen but don’t wait nothing superb. Very interesting is to walk down the hill and to enter the...More

20 chapels dedicated to St Francis & built from the 16th to the 18th centuries Very historic & UNESCO listed - frescoes are a standout Views a bonus

Sacro Monte di Orta is definately worth a visit, walking around the Unesco heritage sacred site and looking at the twenty chapels dedicated to episodes of the life of Saint Francis of Assisi is really something.

15 minute walk up steep hill from centre. Car park closer. The views of lake from up here is worth the trek. However it is the 20 chapels to Saint Francis each depicting a chapter of his life set in beautiful gardens that are truly...More