Home > Tourist Guide > Art and History
Art and History
Churches - Sanctuaries - Oratories - Abbeys
Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie
Place: GRIGNASCO (NO)
La chiesa dedicata a Santa Maria delle Grazie si trova all'interno del Borgo medievale. Venne utilizzata per vari secoli come chiesa parrocchiale e come centro della vita sociale e civile del paese,...
La chiesa dedicata a Santa Maria delle Grazie si trova all'interno del Borgo medievale. Venne utilizzata per vari secoli come chiesa parrocchiale e come centro della vita sociale e civile del paese,...
Chiesa di Santa Maria Annunziata del Barro
Place: INVORIO (NO)
L'antico borgo del Barro, attualmente disabitato, è posto sulla sommità di un colle a 581 m. a cavallo fra i laghi d'Orta e Maggiore ed è formato da un agglomerato di case strette...
L'antico borgo del Barro, attualmente disabitato, è posto sulla sommità di un colle a 581 m. a cavallo fra i laghi d'Orta e Maggiore ed è formato da un agglomerato di case strette...
Oratory of Saint Mary dei Campi
Place: LANDIONA (NO)
The country oratory, dedicated to Saint Mary dei Campi, is situated outside the village along the road leading to Vicolungo. The original building dated back likely to the XII century and stood in a...
The country oratory, dedicated to Saint Mary dei Campi, is situated outside the village along the road leading to Vicolungo. The original building dated back likely to the XII century and stood in a...
Spirito Santo Parish Church
Place: MAGGIORA (NO)
“This Baroque-style church, decorated with stuccos and gilded works, captures the attention of visitors”. These are the words that the parish priest used to describe the amazement of...
“This Baroque-style church, decorated with stuccos and gilded works, captures the attention of visitors”. These are the words that the parish priest used to describe the amazement of...
Sant’Agapito the Scurolo, Town plan, Antonelli residence and the Cemetery
Place: MAGGIORA (NO)
The Antonelli family was one of the most important in Maggiora, for generations involved in the field of notary and attorney. During the Napoleonic period, his father, a devoted supporter of the...
The Antonelli family was one of the most important in Maggiora, for generations involved in the field of notary and attorney. During the Napoleonic period, his father, a devoted supporter of the...
Chiesa di San Lorenzo
Place: MANDELLO VITTA (NO)
The Church of Saint Lorenzo, Parish church of the ancient hamlet, stands in the village square. It is supposed it was built up late in the XII century, but it is mentioned for the first time in the...
The Church of Saint Lorenzo, Parish church of the ancient hamlet, stands in the village square. It is supposed it was built up late in the XII century, but it is mentioned for the first time in the...
Oratory of Santissima Trinità
Place: MOMO (NO)
The oratory is close to Momo, on the ancient route of the “Via Francigena” and its origin dates back to the XII century. Ancient findings that came to light recently, witness the place...
The oratory is close to Momo, on the ancient route of the “Via Francigena” and its origin dates back to the XII century. Ancient findings that came to light recently, witness the place...
Oratory of Saint Mary
Place: MOMO (NO)
The oratory of Santa Maria is in the countryside between Bellinzago and Alzate di Momo at the Linduno farm. It is mentioned for the first time in 1324 when it was under the possession of the Bishop...
The oratory of Santa Maria is in the countryside between Bellinzago and Alzate di Momo at the Linduno farm. It is mentioned for the first time in 1324 when it was under the possession of the Bishop...
Saint Gaudenzio Basilica
Place: NOVARA (NO)
The particular richness and prosperity of this artistic creation dates back to the 1500’s. If we desire to give a date to this rebirth, 1590 would be its staring point, year during which Carlo...
The particular richness and prosperity of this artistic creation dates back to the 1500’s. If we desire to give a date to this rebirth, 1590 would be its staring point, year during which Carlo...
Chiesa di Ognissanti
Place: NOVARA (NO)
The ancient church of Ognissanti stands on the corner of Vicolo Ognissanti with Via Silvio Pellico, in the historical centre of the town. Its origins are remote. It is already mentioned in 1124, at...
The ancient church of Ognissanti stands on the corner of Vicolo Ognissanti with Via Silvio Pellico, in the historical centre of the town. Its origins are remote. It is already mentioned in 1124, at...