12 Most Beautiful Lakeside Towns and Villages (2 of 7)

Orta San Giulio, Italy

This Italian village is situated on a bluff protruding out into Lake Orta, which creates the illusion that it’s floating on the water. No trip would be complete without visiting the nearby Sacri Monti, a series of nine chapels that were built in the mountains 500 years ago.

Salò, Italy

Visiting this fascinating town on the banks of Lake Garda will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a time machine thanks to its medieval Gothic architecture. It also features one of Italy’s longest promenades in Italy where one can take a leisurely stroll or stop by a cafe to savor an apéritif.