Novara, Italy

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Novara

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Novara is Piedmont's second city after Turin, a compact former Roman town whose skyline is fixed by the Basilica of San Gaudenzio's 121-metre dome, an Alessandro Antonelli landmark. It sits amid rice paddies between Milan and Turin, known regionally more for gorgonzola and food than as a major tourist stop.

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Novara is Piedmont's second city after Turin, a compact former Roman town whose skyline is fixed by the Basilica of San Gaudenzio's 121-metre dome, an Alessandro Antonelli landmark. It sits amid rice paddies between Milan and Turin, known regionally more for gorgonzola and food than as a major tourist stop.

Country: ItalyLanguage: ItalianCurrency: Euro (EUR)Time zone: CET (UTC+1)
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Novara is Piedmont's second city after Turin, a compact former Roman town whose skyline is fixed by the Basilica of San Gaudenzio's 121-metre dome, an Alessandro Antonelli landmark. It sits amid rice paddies between Milan and Turin, known regionally more for gorgonzola and food than as a major tourist stop.

Best forDay trips, architecture fans, food travelers, a Milan-Turin stopover
When to goSpring and autumn for mild weather outside summer heat and winter cold
Getting aroundWalkable historic center; three rail stations; Milan Malpensa airport 34km away
Where to stayHistoric center near Piazza Martiri della Liberta for sights and restaurants
Maybe skip ifYou want beaches, nightlife or a long list of major sights

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