Novara Cathedral, a symbol of transformation and vision, stands on the ashes of the ancient Romanesque building, demolished to make way for the majestic neoclassical project by Alessandro Antonelli in 1831. With its imposing structure and the portico that embraces the square, Antonelli not only redesigned the cathedral, but harmoniously integrated the entire complex into the heart of the city.

Inside, the altar captures the eye with its small temple of green Varallo marble. Opposite, the Baptistery, dating back to the 5th century, resists time as the oldest building in Novara.

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The Novara Cathedral, whose full name is the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, is the main Catholic place of worship in the city of Novara, the episcopal seat of the diocese of the same name. The frescoes of the Novara Cathedral are by Carlo Bazzi.

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