Novara, Administrative city in Piedmont, Italy
Novara is a city in the northeastern Piedmont region, located between the Agogna and Terdoppio rivers. The center is surrounded by residential neighborhoods, industrial zones, and fields stretching toward the foothills of the Alps.
The Romans founded the settlement in the first century BC as a connection between Milan and the northern provinces. During the Middle Ages the town became an important free commune with its own fortifications and administrative structures.
The railway station connects the old town with modern neighborhoods and shows the daily commute between work, shopping, and home. Many residents use Piazza Martiri della Libertà as a meeting point after work or on weekends for a stroll through the pedestrian area.
Several regional and long-distance trains stop at the main station and offer direct connections to Milan, Turin, and Genoa within an hour. Motorways and overland roads connect the town with Switzerland and surrounding provinces in all directions.
The two main streets still follow the Roman layout, with the old cardinal axes crossing at right angles. This arrangement shapes the street pattern in the historic core and makes the ancient planning visible in the modern town.
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