ATL - Novara
A trip to the province of Novara, once described as the “sweet land between two rivers” – the Sesia and the Ticino – is the chance to explore some unusually varied country. There are woods, vineyards, farmlands – especially rice fields which change profoundly according to the season – and this rural landscape is dotted with churches, farms and majestic castles. The real jewels in Novara’s crown, however, are Lake Orta, with the island of San Giulio and its timeless atmosphere, and the Sacro Monte of Orta, acknowledged by Unesco as part of World Heritage.
Information
Baluardo Quintino Sella, 40 - 28100 Novara
Tel. +39.0321.394059 - Fax: +39.0321.631063
E-mail: novaratl@tin.it
www.turismonovara.it
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Places
Palaisozaki
It is the new Torino Olympic Palasport (Sports Arena) designed by the Japanese architect Arata Isozaki for the Winter Olympics in Torino 2006. A multi-functional space, versatile and flexible which, thanks to the mobility of its platform, can turn from an ice rink into a concert, show, or convention venue.
Historical Wine Cellars in Canelli
The wine cellars – which hold ancient barrels perfectly lined-up – have brick arches, lowered large round arches connected to each other by tunnels that reach into the layers and strata of earth which have formed over the centuries.
Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens
Villa Taranto and its gardens, which look out over Lago Maggiore, have a vast botanical trove that includes about 1,000 plants, which until today had never been cultivated in Italy, and about 20,000 varieties and species of particular botanical importance.
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People
Francesco Rosi
“Torino is a very beautiful city. Returning is a renewed pleasure every time. Seeing those monumental red brick buildings again, the squares, the wide avenues, Valentino, the Po and the rowers on the river.”
Caparezza
“And I love eating in Torino, most of all the raw meat. I like this city. I’ve been to the Museo del Cinema three times and even took a walk up the hill. After a few kilometres I was at the top of Colle della Maddalena and could see the entire city.”
Adrien Brody
“While shooting Dario Argento’s Giallo, I bought a used bicycle at Balon and would go out for a ride along the Po….Gorgeous…Not to mention Piemonte’s cuisine which is smashing….”
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