# Things to see in Novara (Italy): 22 places and when to go

> Novara is a city in Italy with around 101,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly History (9), Temples (5), Nature (4). The best known are Basilica of San Gaudenzio, Saint Euphemia Church and Proh Castle. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/novara/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Italy · 45.45, 8.62
- **Population:** About 101,000
- **Places:** 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/historia/) (9) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/espiritual/) (5) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/naturaleza/) (4) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/fauna/) (4) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/museos/) (2) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/familia/) (1)
- **Best time:** March to June and September to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February and July to August.
- **Nearest airport:** MXP Ferno (VA), 22 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Novara

The places in and around Novara, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Basilica of San Gaudenzio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/basilica-di-san-gaudenzio/): Church building in Novara, Italy · 146 m
- [Saint Euphemia Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/sant-eufemia/): Church building in Novara, Italy · 661 m
- [Proh Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-di-proh/): Castle in Proh, Briona, Italy · 13 km
- [Castello di Caltignaga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-di-caltignaga/): Castle in Caltignaga, Italy · 8.0 km
- [Visconti-Sforza Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-sforzesco-di-galliate/): Castle in Galliate, Italy · 6.8 km
- [Visconti-Sforza Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-visconteo-sforzesco-di-novara/): Castle in Novara, Italy · 655 m
- [San Vito a Cavagliano](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/chiesa-di-san-vito/): Church building in Bellinzago Novarese, Italy · 9.4 km
- [Galleria d'Arte Moderna Paolo e Adele Giannoni](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/galleria-d-arte-moderna-paolo-ed-adele-giannoni/): Novara, Italy · 388 m
- [Faraggiana Ferrandi Natural History Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/museo-storia-naturale-ferrandi-faraggiana/): Natural history museum in Piedmont · 120 m
- [Dead Agogna](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/agogna-morta/): Protected natural area in the province of Novara · 17 km
- [Balocco Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-di-balocco/): Castle in Piedmont, Italy · 26 km
- [castello-ricetto di Ghemme](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-ricetto/): Building in Ghemme, Italy · 23 km
- [San Michele Arcangelo, Garbagna Novarese](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/chiesa-parrocchiale-di-san-michele/): Church of Saint Michael the Archangel in Garbagna Novarese · 7.8 km
- [Castello di Buronzo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-consortile-di-buronzo/): Castle in Buronzo, Italy · 28 km
- [Castello di Rovasenda](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-di-rovasenda/): Castle in Rovasenda, Italy · 26 km
- [castello di Lenta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-monastero-di-lenta/): Fortified building in Italy · 22 km
- [Sant'Abbondio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/chiesa-parrocchiale-di-sant-abbondio/): Church buildings in Buronzo, Italy · 28 km
- [Ondaland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/ondaland/): With kids · 16 km
- [Riserva naturale della Palude di Casalbeltrame](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/riserva-naturale-della-palude-di-casalbeltrame/): Protected area in Piedmont, Italy · 9.6 km
- [Riserva Naturale Orientata delle Baragge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/riserva-naturale-delle-baragge/): Protected area in Italy (EUAP0349) · 29 km
- [Il Barone Vino](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/il-barone-vino/): Winery · 6.4 km
- [Parco naturale Valpometto](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/parco-valpometto/): Natural park in Italy · 16 km

## When to go to Novara

The best time to visit Novara is **March to June and September to October**; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 54 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 09 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 37 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 18 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 42 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 28 |
| July | Possible | 15 h 09 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 55 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 18 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 41 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 15 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 32 |

In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32. In April, 22 of the 22 places are at their best.

When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Novara

The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 22 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=45.45%2C8.62)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.45%2C8.62)

## Other towns nearby

- [Vercelli](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/vercelli/): 19 places · 20 km
- [Pombia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/pombia/): 34 places · 21 km
- [Vigevano](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/vigevano/): 9 places · 24 km
- [Canegrate](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/canegrate/): 32 places · 28 km
- [Mede](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/mede/): 13 places · 40 km
- [Varese](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/varese/): 47 places · 46 km

And all of Italy, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Novara?

The best known: [Basilica of San Gaudenzio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/basilica-di-san-gaudenzio/), [Saint Euphemia Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/sant-eufemia/), [Proh Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-di-proh/), [Castello di Caltignaga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-di-caltignaga/), [Visconti-Sforza Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-sforzesco-di-galliate/). In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Novara?

March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32.

### How do you get to Novara?

The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 22 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.45%2C8.62) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Novara as the destination and these 22 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).