Visit Novara
Novara is found to the east of the Piedmont region, north-east of Vercelli. It is the second largest town in the region, after Turin.
The most interesting part of the town is the historic centre, which contains several interesting buildings and some attractive streets lined with arcaded buildings, and broader tree-lined boulevards, and several substantial open squares.
One highlight of a visit is the Basilica of San Gaudenzio, with its impressive domed roof topped by a spire. Then nearby is the cathedral - the Duomo. It is the interior of the cathedral that is most interesting, especially for some frescoes in the remains of an earlier building on the site, and a collection of old master paintings.
See also the baptistry facing the cathedral for more fine frescoes.
There are several other interesting and fine building around the same square - the Piazza della Republica. One not to be missed is the courtyard of the town-hall , a lovely arcaded area dating from the 15th century and once the important heart of Novara.
Note: picture shows Church of San Gaudenzio, Novara, Italy