NOVARA CATHEDRAL

The Cathedral was built over the early Romanesque Cathedral, demolished to make way for the current neoclassical church, designed by the architect Alessandro Antonelli.

In addition to the Cathedral it is possible to visit the "Musei della Canonica del Duomo di Novara". The museums are open every day except Monday. Opening hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. -  Saturday, Sunday, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Admission fee: please contact the museums.

BROLETTO

The Broletto is a complex of buildings around a square courtyard, built in different periods and in different styles. 

The first building was mentioned in a document in 1208.

The buildings of the Broletto host the modern art gallery "Paolo e Adele Giannoni", open every day except Monday. Opening hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. and from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Saturday, Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Admission fees: full price € 5,00; reduced fee € 3,00; combined ticket with other novarese museums is available.

BASILICA OF SAN GAUDENZIO

It is dedicated to Gaudenzio of Novara, first Christian Bishop of the city. Inside the church, as well as the relics of the saint patron, are preserved many important masterpieces of art.

I recommend you also to climb up the Basilica. Climb up the Basilica to the "Compass hall" or, from April 1st 2013, reach the "porthole hall" of the cupola, where you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views across Novara. Admission fee: € 8,00; reduced fee € 5,00.