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Novara

Novara is a city and comune in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. It is the capital of the province of Novara and lies in the plain of the Ticino river, roughly midway between Turin and Milan. The city serves as an economic and cultural hub for the eastern Piedmont and the surrounding Lombardy provinces.

With roots dating back to Roman times, Novara developed as a medieval market town and later grew

Novara is known for its architectural landmarks, including the Basilica di San Gaudenzio and the adjacent Torre

Novara hosts a campus of the Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale Amedeo Avogadro, which has campuses

Transportation links are provided by Novara railway station, a junction on major lines between Milan and Turin,

into
an
industrial
center
during
the
19th
and
20th
centuries.
It
played
a
notable
role
in
the
Risorgimento,
most
famously
as
the
site
of
the
1849
Battle
of
Novara
during
the
First
Italian
War
of
Independence.
di
San
Gaudenzio,
a
tall
brick
tower
designed
by
Alessandro
Antonelli
that
dominates
the
city
skyline.
The
historic
city
center
also
features
the
Duomo
and
other
medieval
and
baroque
churches,
along
with
the
Teatro
Coccia,
a
historic
venue
for
opera
and
concerts.
in
Alessandria,
Novara
and
Vercelli,
making
higher
education
an
important
aspect
of
the
city.
The
economy
combines
manufacturing
and
logistics
with
services
and
agriculture
serving
the
surrounding
plains,
including
dairy
and
grain
production.
and
by
the
regional
road
network,
including
connections
to
regional
highways.
The
city
maintains
a
cultural
calendar
with
museums,
libraries
and
events,
and
its
sports
scene
centers
on
Novara
Calcio,
a
club
with
a
history
in
Italian
professional
football,
including
a
spell
in
Serie
A
in
2010–11.