| Novara of Sicily | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Sicily | |
| Territory | Messina | |
| Altitude | 650 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 49.18 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 1.414 (2011) | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0941 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 98058 | |
| Time zone | 1 | |
| Patron | Maria Santissima Assunta and Sant'Ugo Abbot | |
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Novara of Sicily is a city of Sicily.
To know
It is part of the most beautiful villages in Italy.
Geographical notes
The town is located between the Peloritani mountains in a landscape full of trees and thick vegetation.
Background
The village nestled in the mountains overlooking the antiquity of Tyndaris is Abacaenum, is the archetype of a typical medieval city, with its friendly and welcoming people who speak a distinctive dialect. The city of Novara di Sicilia was inhabited by the Noa until it was under the control of the Normans, who populated the city with the Lombards. The intricate stone road forms a mosaic between the ancient small houses that overlook the shoulder along the mountain, with a breathtaking view of the Aeolian Islands.
How to orient yourself
Novara di Sicilia: full screen map.The town develops mainly along the Via Nazionale which is part of the 
. The main monuments and the life of the town develops in this artery which is then interspersed with the S. Sebastiano bridge.
How to get
By plane
- 1 Catania airport (Fontanarossa Airport), ☎ 39 0957239111. National, international and important hub flights charter is low cost.
- 2 Reggio Calabria Airport (Strait airport), via Provinciale Ravagnese, 11, 89131 Reggio Calabria, ☎ 390965640517, fax: 390965636524, @[email protected]. Relations with Rome, Milan, Turin is Venice, through the companies Alitalia, Blue Express is Volotea.
- 3 Palermo-Punta Raisi Airport (Falcone and Borsellino Airport), ☎ 39 0917020273. National and international flights, too low cost.
By car
There leads to Novara from both the Tyrrhenian and Ionian sides.
- Distances
- From Palermo: Km. 180 (highway)
- From Catania: Km. 80 (highway)
- From Messina: Km. 75 (highway)
- From Taormina: Km. 55 (state road)
On the train
The closest station is that of Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto at Km. 30, from there you have to take an AST bus.
By bus
AST bus connections to Messina (2 hours and 35 minutes), Milazzo (1 hour and 35 minutes)
How to get around
The best way to get around is on foot, or short distances by car.
By public transport
There is no urban public transport service.
By car
It is usually not difficult to find parking, however most parking space can be found in the 4 Largo Bertolami car park.
What see
- 1 Cathedral of Novara di Sicilia (Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta), Via Duomo, 1, ☎ 39 0941 650055. The church has a beautiful monumental facade with a wide staircase; the interior has three naves outlined by monolithic stone columns. The apse houses an eighteenth-century wooden choir; of great value are the altar of the Sacrament in inlaid marble with enamel, the baptistery in local cipollino marble surmounted by a wooden dome, the statue of the Assumption and the large wooden crucifix.
- 2 municipal building, Piazza G. Sofia, 2, ☎ 39 0941 650954.
- 3 Abbey of Santa Maria, via Michelangelo.
- Water mills.
- 4 Church of San Nicolò, via Nazionale.
- 5 Maria SS Annunziata Church, Via Duomo, 169.
- 6 Church of San Francesco d'Assisi, Via C. Bertolino Orlando, 1.
- 7 Church of San Giorgio - Auditorium.
- 8 Church of Sant'antonio Abate.
Events and parties
- Mallorca tournament.
at Carnival and ends on Shrove Tuesday. A competition in which Majorcan cheeses are rolled. - Feast of S. Antonio Abate. Sunday following January 17th.
- Holy Week processions. at Easter.
- Feast of the Assumption. August 15. night procession of the Assumption.
- S. Ugo Abate (Patron of Novara). August 16.
at Carnival and ends on Shrove Tuesday. A competition in which Majorcan cheeses are rolled.What to do
- 1 Rocca Salvastesta (Rocca Novara). Excursions at high altitude.
Shopping
A typical product of the country is the Maiorchino cheese.
How to have fun
Where to eat
Moderate prices
- 1 Orchid meeting, via Nazionale. Bar on the main street with ice creams and slushes.
Where stay
Safety
- 5 Carabinieri, State Road 185, 13, ☎ 39 0941 650750.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 6 Post Office (Italian post), Via Corso Nazionale, 244, ☎ 39 0941 650025.
Telephony
The telephone service is regularly present.
Around
The country is not too far from Gorges of Alcantara, after a visit to Montalbano Elicona it is possible to visit the plateau ofArgimusco as well as Roccella Valdemone. To the north it can be reached Castroreale is Milazzo or go to Tindari.
Useful information
- 7 Pro Loco, Via Duomo 18 - 20, ☎ 39 0941 650954. 9:00-13:00. Office with information on events and places in the country.
- 8 ATM (Banco di Sicilia), via Nazionale.
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