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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...
Saint Marco Church
Place: NOVARA (NO)
This church, very rich in artefacts, whose origins date 1607, year in which the bishop Carlo Bascapè laid the initial groundwork, was completed and consecrated in 1691. It was designed by the...
This church, very rich in artefacts, whose origins date 1607, year in which the bishop Carlo Bascapè laid the initial groundwork, was completed and consecrated in 1691. It was designed by the...
San Pietro al Rosario Church
Place: NOVARA (NO)
Located in the town centre, its story begins on April 30, 1599, when, according to Bascape’s will, the first ground works were laid, signing the new parish church foundation. It was decided to...
Located in the town centre, its story begins on April 30, 1599, when, according to Bascape’s will, the first ground works were laid, signing the new parish church foundation. It was decided to...
Monumental complex of the Cathedral of Novara
Place: NOVARA (NO)
Together with the Baptistery, the Bishop's Palace and the Cloister, the Cathedral is part of one of the most interesting monumental complexes of the city. The current structure of the Cathedral...
Together with the Baptistery, the Bishop's Palace and the Cloister, the Cathedral is part of one of the most interesting monumental complexes of the city. The current structure of the Cathedral...
The Dome of the Basilica of Saint Gaudenzio
Place: NOVARA (NO)
The Dome of Saint Gaudenzio was built on the homonymous Basilica, between 1577 and 1690 and placed on the city’s highest spot. During the second half of the 1700’s architect Benedetto...
The Dome of Saint Gaudenzio was built on the homonymous Basilica, between 1577 and 1690 and placed on the city’s highest spot. During the second half of the 1700’s architect Benedetto...