Cattedrale di S. Eusebio
Vercelli
(9 Km)
The cathedral of S. Eusebio stands on an ancient early Christian basilica. In a chapel in the right nave of the cathedral are buried some illustrious exponents of the Savoy dynasty: Duke Amedeo IX who was also blessed, Charles I, Charles III, Duchess Jolanda and Vittorio Amedeo I.
Duomo di Novara
Novara
(12 Km)
An imposing structure in Neo-Classical style built in the XIX century on the project of the architect Alessandro Antonelli. The building is divided in a nave, covered by a barrel vault, and two aisle, with small oval domes.
Basilica di San Gaudenzio
Novara
(12 Km)
Built in the late sixteenth and early seventeenth century on the highest point of the city it is characterized by the imposing neoclassical dome spire 122 meters high, designed by Alessandro Antonelli.
Piazza Cavour
Vercelli
(9 Km)
It is the main square of the city, consisting of a pebble paving. At the center of the square dominates the monument to Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour; at the base of the statue are depicted two female allegorical figures representing Commerce and Agriculture, the two ministries that Cavour had directed in the Kingdom of Sardinia.
Broletto
Novara
(12 Km)
Ancient center of political life in Novara, free municipality, it is an architectural complex consisting of four historic buildings arranged in a quadrilateral, which arose at different times, overlooking the central courtyard.
Museo "F. Borgogna"
Vercelli
(9 Km)
The Francesco Burgogna Museum was established in 1907, in memory of Antonio Giacomo Francesco Borgogna. The museum is located in the rooms of the Neoclassical Palazzo Ferreri, and exhibits two collections. In the first we can admire the collections of objects and paintings of the 800, by collector Andrea Borgogna. While the second holds a collection of Piedmontese Renaissance paintings.
Castello Visconteo-Sforzesco
Novara
(28 Km)
It was the site of the ancient Roman walls and used the moat of the old city walls for its defense. The castle was modified several times, but always maintained its military structure and function of the administrative domain of Novara.
Piazza Martiri della Libertà
Novara
(12 Km)
It is dominated by the equestrian statue dedicated in a Vittorio Emanuele, the first king of Italy, crowned precisely in Novara. Overlooking here the Visconti-Sforza Castle, the work of the Lords of Milan and the Teatro Coccia.
Ossario della Bicocca
Novara
(12 Km)
Inaugurated on 23 March 1879 on the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of the Battle of Novara, the Ossuary of the Fallen, erected at the Bicocca, was at the center of numerous controversy. The construction was wanted by a citizens' committee who launched a subscription for this purpose. The realization of the project was characterized by numerous clashes. The oppositions and controversy continued over the years. Only on 23 November 1901, a white marble cross was blessed affixed to the monument. The shrine houses the remains of soldiers of both belligerent armies.
Santuario Madonna del Latte
Novara
(9 Km)
The building was located in the property of the noble Tettoni, citizens of Novara. Inside there was a fresco depicting an effigy of the Nursing Madonna. The fresco, then, underwent several movements and in the 1900s from the southern wall was transferred to a frame, later moved to the original wall with the restorations of the 1970s. In 1973 the work was stolen.
Teatro Coccia
Novara
(12 Km)
The Teatro Coccia is of Italian tradition and is the most important 'historian' of Piedmont. Outside there is a pink granite porch with Doric columns. The entrance is located on the current Via Fratelli Rosselli. Today you can see the large room in the shape of a horseshoe.
Casa della Porta
Novara
(12 Km)
The Casa della Porta is an ancient palace built in the fifteenth century, according to the Gothic style. Only recently, the restorations have completed that brought back to its former glory the architectural details of the windows, arches and frames. Very soon it will become the headquarters of many craft shops started by the young people of the city.
Casa Medici
Novara
(12 Km)
The Medici Palace was built in 1570. This is distinguished from the others for its pure white color, wanted by the architect Vincenzo Seregni. Inside it has a square structure with a central courtyard, where the two floors decorated in stucco overlook.
Palazzo Bellini
Novara
(12 Km)
Palazzo Bellini is located in Novara. The building belonged to the Bellini family of Oleggi, was built in 1300. The palace is a neoclassical building and inside it we find valuable paintings. In 1849, Carlo Alberti gathered the generals in this very building. In memory of the historical event, a tombstone was posted. Today the building is owned both private and by the municipality.
Castello
Vercelli
(8 Km)
The Visconti Castle was built in 1290 at the behest of Mattia Visconti in a dominant position of the city. The Castle saw various owners up to the Savoy who did various restoration works, thanks to which today the castle is in a good state of preservation and used as the headquarters of the Judicial Offices and the Vercelli Court.
Castello Sforzesco
Vicolungo
(14 Km)
The Castle dates back to the twelfth century, stands on Roman walls, is from some clues, it is thought that there were large towers, but there are no certain evidence of the entire structure. The castle maintains, despite the various changes, its military-administrative functions. The building was built at the behest of Filippo Maria Visconti; today it is under restoration.
Castello Sella
Vinzaglio
(4 Km)
The building dates back to the 11th century and stands on an alluvial bump, near the town. Of all its massive 13th century structure, today we can see only three towers and a minimum part of the city walls. In the nineteenth century the Sella family became the owner of it and changed it from a castle to a noble country residence. Today the building is in good condition and is a private property.
Corso Felice Cavallotti
Novara
(13 Km)
Corso Felice Cavallotti is one of the main streets of Novara. Traditions and history meet in this historic center that resembles a nineteenth-century living room.
Basilica di S. Andrea
Vercelli
(9 Km)
The Basilica of Sant'Andrea is one of the most important and well-known monuments of the city of Vercelli. It is one of the first examples of Gothic architecture in Italy, and inside it you can admire two Baroque wooden confessionals, the Gothic tabernacle of the '200, the tomb of Abbot Tommaso Gallo, and in the newsstand a 14th century fresco.
Museo Rognoni Salaneschi
Novara
(12 Km)
The Rognoni Salvaneschi Museum is located in the homonymous house, which was built in the fourteenth century. In the museum you can admire all the heritage of the family of Alessandra Rognoni and her husband, from paintings to clothes, professional tools, embroidery and old toys. The museum is currently open to the public.
Galleria d'Arte Moderna "Giannoni"
Novara
(12 Km)
Museo di storia naturale faraggiana ferrandi
Novara
(12 Km)
The Farraggiana-Ferrandi Museum of Natural History was founded by Catherine Faraggiana-Ferrandi and her son Alessandro. In the Museum you can find species of exotic animals found in Africa and Asia together with local species that aim to raise awareness of society for the protection of endangered species.
Museo Storico Novarese A. Rossini
Novara
(12 Km)
The Museum was founded in 1965 and has as a reason for the commemoration of the fighters of the city and the province of Novara. In a chronological way, historical events from the War of Independence to the last World War are exposed. The armory fraction preserves white and firearms, while books, photographs and documents are kept in the archive.
Museo Lapidario del Duomo
Novara
(12 Km)
The Museum presents the testimonies collected from the territory dating back to Roman and early Christian times. The exhibition is done in rooms divided by sectors. The pieces on display belong to a period of time starting from the 3rd century before Christ until the 5th century after Christ. Numerous documentation for the cult of Jupiter, Minerva, Neptune and the stele of Ban Bernardino.
Museo Etnografico U. Ferrandi
Novara
(12 Km)
The Ethnographic Museum Ugo Ferrandi was founded in 1940, in honor of one of the greatest Italian exploratory geographers. The building is located in Palazzo Faraggiana. Within it, today, we find more than 2500 birds, mammals, fish, reptiles from all over the world.
Museo C. Leone
Vercelli
(9 Km)
Museo Camillo Leone consists of two different buildings, the Alciati House erected in the fifteenth century and the Palazzo Longosco of the 18th century. The museum consists of thirteen rooms in which we can admire the archaeological collections from the Iron Age until the Risorgimento period of the Vercelli notary, Camillo Leone. In the halls there are also frescoes from the early sixteenth century with mythological scenes. Also interesting are the collections of vases that come from the Apulian necropolis.
Chiesa di San Cristoforo
Vercelli
(9 Km)
The church of San Cristoforo was built in 1515, after the demolition of a pre-existing church dating back to the twelfth century. The exterior is composed of a Renaissance style façade, while inside you can admire numerous works by Gaudenzio Ferrari.
Piazza Cesare Battisti
Novara
(12 Km)
Called from Novaresi Piazza delle Erbe, it is the perfect center of the city which is indicated by a small triangular tiles on the pavement, recognizable as different from others that form the pavement of the square.