Tag Archives: lake orta

Below Isola San Giulio

Posted on August 27, 2018 by julian peters comics

Like its larger and more well-known neighbours, Lake Maggiore and Lake Como, Lake Orta (il lago d’Orta) in Northern Italy is remarkably deep, measuring almost 150 metres at its deepest point. Given this fact, and the documented existence of dragons … Continue reading →

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Legends of Lake Orta

Posted on January 31, 2017 by julian peters comics

January 31st marks the feast of Saint Julius, the 4th-century Greek preacher who is credited with bringing Christianity to Lake Orta (Lago d’Orta), a Northern Italian lake near where my Italian side of the family lives. When San Giulio arrived … Continue reading →

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Lake Orta Sketchbook

Posted on July 22, 2015 by julian peters comics

I just got back from a holiday on Lake Orta, in Northern Italy. As has been demonstrated in a number of scientific studies, Lake Orta is the most beautiful spot on earth. It also happens to be where I spent … Continue reading →

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