Location: Province of Novara
Top Things to do in Province of Novara
The 8 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Province of Novara, Piedmont
Novara (It. Provincia di Novara) is a province in the Piedmont region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Novara.
Restaurants in Province of Novara
1. Cantina Fontechiara
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 298 reviews
Fontechiara is a small winery located in the Northeast area of Piedmont. We produce high quality red wines, that are faithful expression of the territory as they are made with native local grapes such as the famous Nebbiolo and the ancient Vespolina. We receive tourists for tours and wine tasting together with homemade delicacies, local charcuterie and cheeses especially selected to bring out the best flavors and characteristics of each wine.
Reviewed By carmano - Charleston, United States
My husband and I visited Cantina Fontechiara on our last day in Italy and it was the winery we were searching for the entire time we were there. It was hard to choose our favorite because each wine was amazing and had its own unique personality. Really the “best” wine would depend on the event, the weather, or your mood. La Nonna would be great on a hot sunny day. The Vespolina would be great with pizza. Il Nonno would be great with a steak. But what really made the visit so enjoyable was Valentina. She told us about the wines, the owners, the history of the winery, and some about herself. Instead of feeling like you were at a commercial winery, it felt like we were spending the afternoon with a good friend and chatting over great wine. One of our best memories and experiences from our trip.
2. Sacro Monte di Orta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,020 reviews
Reviewed By K1825UUdavidm - Yellow Springs, United States
It's a bit of a hike up hill from the very lovely town of Orta San Guilia on a glorious lake, Lago d'Orta. This is like a pilgrimage to Saint Francis. There are 15-20 small chapels, each with life-size reproductions of events in the Saint's life. The human figures are remarkeably realistic and life like. It's a very quiet and serene environment and well worth a visit in this most lovely spot in the Lake District of Northern Italy
3. Abbazia Benedettina dei Santi Nazario e Celso
4. Convento di Monte Mesma
5. Orta & Oltre Guided Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Cosetta Dal Cin, art historian: Licensed Tour Guide on lake Orta, Isola di San Giulio, Sacro Monte di Orta. Specialised in Private Tours.
6. Basilica di San Giulio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 287 reviews
Reviewed By 300kennethw - Jeffersonton, United States
This Romanesque basilica (Basilica di San Giuio) was constructed and reconstructed over centuries on San Giulio Island ( Isola di San Giulio), located in Lake Orta in northwestern Italy. This small island is a jewel not often seen by tourists. The basilica is the most famous building on the island, but don't miss the nearby Benedictine monastery. Your trip should include a walk around this picturesque island, Boats to the island leave regularly from Orta, the lake's namesake village. While in Orta, be sure to visit the Sacro Monte, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its 21 chapels dedicated to St. Francis.
7. Chiesa e Complesso di San Salvatore
8. Trenino di Pella
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
