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Carpignano Sesia (11,5Km)Carpignano Sesia, Novara — discovering the Ricetto Castle

Novara (15,3Km)Novara in half day

Novara (15,3Km)Novara — the city in the countryside a stone's throw from Milan

Novara (15,3Km)In Novara to step on the triangular lucky granite stone

Oleggio Castello (19,4Km)Castello dal Pozzo - Oleggio Castello

Orta San Giulio (26,8Km)Island of San Giulio on Lake Orta

Orta San Giulio (26,8Km)Legro — the Painted Country

Orta San Giulio (26,8Km)Orta San Giulio, the small town of artists

Madonna del Sasso (27,9Km)Beleto, a hamlet of the Madonna del Sasso

Carpignano Sesia, Novara — discovering the Ricetto Castle

Ricetto Castle

As usual, I discovered the charm of this small town by pure chance. I was coming back with my best half from Novara and for the umpteenth time we were crossing Carpignano without stopping. But this time I couldn't resist and, and since we had time, I asked for a short stop. Of course, my instincts didn't disappoint me, because it was really worth it.

Carpignano is not a city of art and its historic center is tiny. Parked the car under the canopy (it is also historic because it dates back to the beginning of the last century) we went into the historic center consisting of a small street main and some side alleys. The main street, still covered in pebbles and surrounded by the typical brick and stone houses of Sesia, led us to the Castello — Ricetto, whose core dates back to XI century. And be careful, don't expect a castle with towers and battlements.

To me, who I'm inexperienced, it seemed rather like a typical Italian farmhouse with a nice courtyard surrounded by buildings, dwellings and buildings where cattle were kept and and agricultural products. On one of the side alleys of the ricetto, Vicolo San Martino, overlook the fifteenth-century houses. In another building, a splendid press from 1575 is preserved. It is the oldest specimen of press preserved in Piedmont. I don't know how you are, but I'm always impressed when I see things so ancient. As a result, I also liked the barrels kept in the adjacent room: they were only large, but also old. In this building, the construction of the Museum of Peasant Civilization is planned in the future. Also within the framework of the castle is the church of San Pietro dating back to the 11th century. Unfortunately, we couldn't find the right key to open it and therefore we didn't enter.

And speaking of the keys: generally both the church and the press are open during patronal feasts and other special occasions. But we met a boy who brought us the keys, normally kept by ProLoco or in common, and did a bit of a guide. Always thanks to him we knew about the party that had to start in the evening (in fact we noticed the preparations: the boys who carried or placed the tables on the streets). This is the festival entitled “To the court of the salam d'la duja” dedicated, in fact, to this Piedmontese specialty.

It is the salami made with pork meat and bacon fat that are ground, seasoned and stuffed into the twisted gut of beef. After ripening, they are placed in a bowl called duja and covered with melted lard that keeps them soft for more than a year.And this goodness is the protagonist of three days during which you eat, drink, dance and have fun. We clearly eat not only the duja salami, but also other typical dishes and local products. When we were there, the menu included various cold cuts, paniscia, roast meat, dessert and coffee.

Not to forget the best wines in the area and there are lots of them, believe me. The dinner was accompanied by live music and everything took place in the medieval setting of the streets of Castello Ricetto. Of course it all depends on the weather and that time it wasn't really the best, but we still had a very pleasant evening. However, the festival is not limited only to the gastronomic side: on Sunday the market also takes place and you can also learn about the ancient crafts. I assure you that these days it is worth coming to Carpignano Sesia

scritto da Ralph Christie - ultima modifica il 31/10/2021

Novara — the city in the countryside a stone's throw from Milan

Novara, the Broleto courtyard

If you visit Milan, you also think about passing from Novara, which is just 30 min by train from the Lombard capital. I would call Novara a small big city. It is the rather big city (out of curiosity I visited the page of Piedmont according to which Novara has almost 100,000 inhabitants), but at At the same time it is a very quiet and liveable city.

It is very pleasant to walk around its center where I always take my first steps. I love observing the details of the arcades of the nineteenth-century buildings, wandering around the delightful squares and alleys covered with cobblestone. I like to look at the shop windows that alternate with the ice cream shops and pastry shops that display the boxes with the biscuits of Novara.

My compulsory stop is the Basilica of San Gaudenzio with its characteristic dome pointing into the sky. The dome dominates the city and is clearly visible from many kilometers, especially when it is illuminated. When I return by train from Milan and I see it from afar, I already feel at home.

I really like the Broletto, the ancient seat of the Palazzo del Comune consisting of four buildings around a courtyard. It seems that from one moment to the next people of ladies and knights, even if I don't know what time, because the Palaces of Broleto come from different eras. In its courtyard is the well where in the fourteenth century the Novara threw various documents thinking of getting rid of taxes. Clever guys!

Another mandatory stop is Piazza delle Erbe surrounded by the columns of the suggestive arcades. Except it's really hard not to go through it when you're downtown. I like the fact that it's officially called Piazza del Cesare Battisti, but everyone continues to call it Piazza delle Erbe. Not far from the Piazza (to tell the truth all the interesting places are close) is Corso Cavour, one of the arteries of Novara overlooking elegant shops, some eighteenth-century palaces and the church of Monserrato.

scritto da Patricia Carter - ultima modifica il 31/10/2021

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WHITE LILAC ROMANTIC B&B

Arona (22 Km) - Via Verbano 70

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La Torre Dei Canonici

Novara (18 Km) - San Rocco, 17

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B&B Il Giarolo

Casalino (20 Km) - Via Giarolo, 9

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Bella Vista

Meina (24 Km) - Via Sempione, 130

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CAMPING ROYAL

Pettenasco (29 Km) - Via Pratolungo, 32

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Small camping in scenic and peaceful area on Lake Orta. Pitches separated by hedges and flowers. Pool Bar and Restaurant food shop and pizzeria next door. Great location for hiking and walking in the middle of nature.

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Oasi di Bellinzago

Bellinzago Novarese (6 Km)

The Bellinzago Oasis is a protected area that expands for about seven hectares. It is currently managed by WWF Italia. There you can admire a wide variety of animal species, among which we can distinguish birds, amphibians and ducks. The area is not open to the public, it is visited only for research purposes.

Art and culture

Museo di Arte Religiosa

Oleggio (7 Km)

The Museum of Religious Art takes its name from the founder priest Father Augusto Mozzetti. The priest strongly wanted to set up the same museum in 1970 in order to preserve and enhance the works of art of the Olegese territory arrived from the churches in the surroundings and that belong to the period from the 15th to the 19th century. The property is located inside the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. The museum offers a rich history, art and devotion of the country.

Museo Archeologico

Varallo Pombia (10 Km)

The Archaeological Museum is among the few in the province that collects ancient objects of peasant use in everyday life that concern the city culture. All archaeological finds are arranged in chronological order and are in good condition. The purpose of this museum is to present the culture of the place and to make the local people more active and participate.

Castello di Barengo

Barengo (3 Km)

The construction of the castle, in bricks, does not refer to a precise date but it is thought to revolve around the fourteenth century. The castle of Barengo strikes everyone who travels there thanks also to its position, between a plain of poplars and a hill. The fortress has a trapezoid structure that is not regular and has two towers. The castle, inside, had a church, a cemetery and a well. Some entrance doors and foundations have survived today. The structure was built both for military purposes and as a residence.

Castello Solaroli

Briona (7 Km)

The Solaroli Castle was built during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. The building had the function of controlling the entire surrounding area. This one has a very tall tower with a pigeon house and is surrounded by a beautiful park. Inside there is a hanging courtyard and also a chapter room.

Rocchetta di Proh

Briona (6 Km)

The castle was built in the late fifteenth century by the Hunts of Mandello. In 1672, the building passed to the Cattaneo family, owners of the castle until the nineteenth century. The castle has a quadrilateral structure with two circular towers. Currently, it is private property and you can only visit the outside.

Castellone di Fara

Fara Novarese (8 Km)

The Castle of Fara was built in 1156. During the twentieth century the structure was transformed into a beautiful country villa, and it is still such today. The structure of the building is shaped like a square tower. Of particular interest, we find inside a fresco where the Madonna and Child Enthroned is depicted in the Renaissance.

Castello Cavenago

Ghemme (11 Km)

The Castle of Cavenago has a rectangular structure consisting of three towers. During the 16th and 17th centuries the castle was transformed into a farm. The most particular part is a small private oratory, dedicated to Santa Rosa da Lima.

Castello Ricetto

Ghemme (11 Km)

The Ricetto Castle was built between the eleventh and fifteenth centuries by the local inhabitants to protect themselves from the attacks of the French and Spanish. The building has a rectangular structure and an area of 12,000 m². It is built on two floors: on the first floor the wines are preserved, while in the other, once used as a home, now wheat is deposited.

Castello Sforzesco

Vicolungo (13 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.

Torre Castelnovate

Vizzola Ticino (11 Km)

Food and wine

Arianna

Cavaglietto (5 Km)

Il Roccolo Di Mezzomerico Di Pietro Gelmini E C. Sas

Mezzomerico (6 Km)

Az. Vitivinicola Enrico Crola

Oleggio (7 Km)

Cantine dei Colli Novaresi Scrl

Oleggio (8 Km)

Cascina Rascarola

Marano Ticino (9 Km)

Tre Archi Distribuzione Srl

Oleggio (7 Km)

Sport and fun

Circolo Golf Bogogno

Bogogno (9 Km)

Castelconturbia Golf Club

Agrate Conturbia (11 Km)

Ondaland

Vicolungo (342 Km)

Safari Park di Pombia

Pombia (8 Km)

Parco Faunistico La Torbiera

Agrate Conturbia (11 Km)

Services and tourist information

Comune di Momo

Momo

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Momo

Momo

Comune di Agrate Conturbia

Agrate Conturbia (11 Km)

Comune di Fontaneto d'Agogna

Fontaneto d'Agogna (9 Km)

Comune di Pombia

Pombia (10 Km)

Comune di Barengo

Barengo (3 Km)

Comune di Bellinzago Novarese

Bellinzago Novarese (7 Km)

Comune di Borgo Ticino

Borgo Ticino (13 Km)

Comune di Caltignaga

Caltignaga (7 Km)

Comune di Cameri

Cameri (12 Km)

Comune di Casaleggio Novara

Casaleggio Novara (14 Km)

Comune di Castellazzo Novarese

Castellazzo Novarese (9 Km)

Comune di Mandello Vitta

Mandello Vitta (12 Km)

Comune di Sizzano

Sizzano (9 Km)

Comune di Suno

Suno (6 Km)

Comune di Fara Novarese

Fara Novarese (8 Km)

Comune di Ghemme

Ghemme (11 Km)

Comune di Bogogno

Bogogno (10 Km)

Comune di Briona

Briona (7 Km)

Comune di Oleggio

Oleggio (7 Km)

Comune di Sillavengo

Sillavengo (11 Km)

Comune di Varallo Pombia

Varallo Pombia (12 Km)

Comune di Carpignano Sesia

Carpignano Sesia (12 Km)

Comune di Cavaglietto

Cavaglietto (5 Km)

Comune di Cavaglio d'Agogna

Cavaglio d'Agogna (7 Km)

Comune di Cressa

Cressa (9 Km)

Comune di Divignano

Divignano (10 Km)

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Vizzola Ticino (14 Km)

Comune di Mezzomerico

Mezzomerico (6 Km)

Comune di Vaprio D'Agogna

Vaprio d'Agogna (6 Km)

Comune di Vicolungo

Vicolungo (13 Km)

Pro Loco

Bellinzago Novarese (7 Km)

Comune di Marano Ticino

Marano Ticino (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Oleggio

Oleggio (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Pombia

Pombia (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sillavengo

Sillavengo (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sizzano

Sizzano (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Suno

Suno (6 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Vaprio D'agogna

Vaprio d'Agogna (3 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Varallo Pombia

Varallo Pombia (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Vicolungo

Vicolungo (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Vizzola Ticino

Vizzola Ticino (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Agrate Conturbia

Agrate Conturbia (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Barengo

Barengo (3 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Bellinzago Novarese

Bellinzago Novarese (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Bogogno

Bogogno (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Borgo Ticino

Borgo Ticino (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Briona

Briona (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Caltignaga

Caltignaga (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Cameri

Cameri (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Carpignano Sesia

Carpignano Sesia (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Casaleggio Novara

Casaleggio Novara (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Castellazzo Novarese

Castellazzo Novarese (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Cavaglietto

Cavaglietto (5 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Cavaglio D'agogna

Cavaglio d'Agogna (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Cressa

Cressa (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Divignano

Divignano (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Fara Novarese

Fara Novarese (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Fontaneto D'agogna

Fontaneto d'Agogna (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Ghemme

Ghemme (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Mandello Vitta

Mandello Vitta (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Marano Ticino

Marano Ticino (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Mezzomerico

Mezzomerico (6 Km)

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Visit Momo - Tourism and travel tips for your vacation or weekend.

Travel guides and videos

Carpignano Sesia (11,5Km)Carpignano Sesia, Novara — discovering the Ricetto Castle

Novara (15,3Km)Novara in half day

Novara (15,3Km)Novara — the city in the countryside a stone's throw from Milan

Novara (15,3Km)In Novara to step on the triangular lucky granite stone

Oleggio Castello (19,4Km)Castello dal Pozzo - Oleggio Castello

Orta San Giulio (26,8Km)Island of San Giulio on Lake Orta

Orta San Giulio (26,8Km)Legro — the Painted Country

Orta San Giulio (26,8Km)Orta San Giulio, the small town of artists

Madonna del Sasso (27,9Km)Beleto, a hamlet of the Madonna del Sasso

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Vaprio d'Agogna

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Caltignaga

Suno

Cavaglio d'Agogna

Oleggio

Fara Novarese

Mezzomerico

Fontaneto d'Agogna

Bellinzago Novarese

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