| Omegna | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Piedmont | |
| Territory | Cusio | |
| Altitude | 295 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 30.37 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 15.744 (2011 census) | |
| Name inhabitants | Omegnesi | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0323 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 28887 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | Sant'Ambrogio (7 December) | |
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Omegna is a city of Piedmont.
To know
On the northern tip of the Lake Orta, Omegna is the most populous city. Between the Strona Valley and Mount Mottarone, Omegna is the city of major brands of the household industry (the mocha) but also a city of landscape beauties and atmospheres; is 38 km from Arona, 16 from Stresa, 17 from Verbania, 10 from Orta San Giulio.
Background
The ancient settlement of the territory is proven by the archaeological finds of the hamlet of Cireggio, where in the locality of San Bernardo clay and stone fragments of the late Bronze and Iron Ages were found, and of Mount Zuoli, where a protohistoric altar and a possible ritual slide. With the agreement of 11 August 1221 the nobles of Crusinallo gave Omegna to the Novara people. After the Napoleonic interlude in 1815 the Congress of Vienna sanctioned the restoration of the Savoy family.
From the mid-nineteenth century important factories were established: the Ironworks, the Fabbricone (Angeli-Frua, Society for the printed fabric industry S.p.A). At the dawn of the twentieth century, other pioneers, such as the Cane della Valle Strona, the Lagostina di Pedemonte (Gravellona Toce), transformed the village into a lively industrial center, increasing its population with immigrant labor. In 1913 Omegna was connected with Pallanza from an electric tramway. In 1928 the current hamlets were aggregated to it; in 1939 it was awarded the title of city. During the Second World War the Novara resistance to the Nazi-Fascists began in the area, with the romantic figure of Beltrami; it then continued over the long months, in a succession of mourning (60 fallen including civilians) and successes. Omegna was a base for the partisan liberation of Ossola in September 1944. The liberation of Omegna took place on April 24, 1945, while the Anglo-American troops crossed the Po, and in the cities of northern Italy still occupied by the Nazi-fascist troops, a general insurrection took place This date is now remembered in the name of the square where the town hall is located.
How to orient yourself
Omegna: full screen map.Its municipal territory also includes the towns of Agrano, Bagnella, Borca, Cireggio, Crusinallo, Gattugno, Pescone and Santa Rita.
How to get
By plane
- 1 Milan-Malpensa Airport (MXP), Ferno.
By car
- Tollbooth of Gravellona Toce on the A26 motorway Genoa - Gravellona Toce
- Provincial road n. 46 Gozzano - Omegna '' western road of Lake Orta
- Provincial road n. 48 '' Lungolago Lago d’Orta ''
- , Via Curotti 36 (Omegna), ☎ 39 345 5170005, fax: 39 0323 861018, @[email protected].
On the train
It has its own station on the line Novara - Domodossola
By bus
- It has bus lines of the Comazzi that connect it with Arona, Domodossola is Borgomanero.
How to get around
What see
Civil construction
- 1 Amphitheater (stop Omegna, piazzale Arcobaleni VCO bus line № 1). Covered amphitheater where outdoor events and shows take place.
Streets and squares
- 2 Piazzale degli Arcobaleni (stop Omegna, piazzale Arcobaleni VCO bus line № 1). The revolving rainbows and the amphitheater stand out on the square.
- 3 Ancient Bridge, via Ernesto De Angeli. Built in the 15th century, it is composed of two arches (one of which has a circular cord and is not very pronounced) and has a central pile that rests on a boulder in the middle of the Strona. Like most medieval bridges it is characterized by the rising and falling structure.
Military construction
- 4 Porta Romana (Gate of the Valley), via Tito Speri. Built around 1100 AD, it is what remains of the five gates that led to Omegna in the Middle Ages: Maggiore, Salera, Segnara, Castello, Valle. From this gate a road began which led to the Strona Valley, across the Ponte Antico.
Religious building
- 5 Collegiate Church of Sant'Ambrogio. Late Romanesque church with three naves with side chapels and ossuary (transformed into the chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes). Of the medieval building it retains part of the southern side, the lantern, the bell tower and the facade. The very high bell tower with a square plan and smooth masonry is opened in the lower floors by slits, then by single and double lancet windows and in the last two floors by three-light windows with stone columns and crutch capital, has an internal staircase to access the floors obtained in the thickness of the masonry and the decoration with hanging arches. The interior of the collegiate church is Baroque, it preserves an altarpiece painted by Fermo Stella da Caravaggio in 1547 and the urn with the body of San Vito martyr, patron saint of Omegna.
- 6 Parish Church of San Gaudenzio, Crusinallo.
- 7 Sanctuary of San Fermo martyr, Crusinallo.
- Methodist Evangelical Church. Church built in neoclassical style in 1896, thanks to a fundraiser launched the previous year by pastor Gaspare Cavazzuti.
Museums and Art Galleries
- 8 Museum of arts and industry (Omegna Forum), via XI Settembre, 9, ☎ 39 0323 866141, @[email protected].
Tue-Wed 14: 00-17: 30, Thu-Fri 14: 00-19: 00, Sat 10: 00-13: 00 and 14: 00-19.00, Sun 14: 00-19: 00. Multipurpose facility created on part of the Cobianchi steel plant land, to promote research on the history of industrialization in the city of Omegna and in Cusio. It exhibits the history of the household industry, with objects supplied by the famous industries of the city (Piazza, Bialetti, Alessi, Lagostina, Girmi), which for years was the Italian capital of the production of pressure cookers, coffee makers, kettles, household appliances etc. . The exhibition, distributed in four exhibition rooms, with interactive audio supports that return direct interviews, anecdotes and background told by the protagonists themselves. In addition, there are several temporary exhibitions that take place throughout the year relating to the world of design not only locally but also internationally.
Tue-Wed 14: 00-17: 30, Thu-Fri 14: 00-19: 00, Sat 10: 00-13: 00 and 14: 00-19.00, Sun 14: 00-19: 00. Multipurpose facility created on part of the Cobianchi steel plant land, to promote research on the history of industrialization in the city of Omegna and in Events and parties
- Feast of San Vito. On the last two Sundays of August, the popular feast is held in honor of the adoptive patron saint (the true patron is St. Ambrose), San Vito, which attracts people from all over the region. In addition to the charity stand and the shows, the main attraction are the fireworks on the lake, with the participation of foreign representatives.
- Lake of Notes. Since 2004 the Municipality of Omegna has organized an event called Caravanserraglio Omegnese which in 2008 changed its name to Lake of Notes and generally takes place between the last week of June and the end of July. Every year there are folkloristic shows, a Palio between the districts of the city and a competition Omegna in Fiore which aims to beautify the city.
What to do
Shopping
- Iraghi pastry shop, via Cavallotti Felice, 1, ☎ 39 0323 641715. The pastry shop makes its products in its own laboratory, using only top quality ingredients. The pastry shop also sells specialties such as imperialine, awarded by the Rotary Club in 2012, and fresh and dry pastry products: pastries, biscuits, croissants, desserts and cakes.
- Il Glicine Simple Agricultural Company, Via Selviana, 42, Agrano di Omegna, ☎ 39 0323 81287, fax: 39 0323 81287, @[email protected]. Up in the hills of Alpe Selviana in the hamlet of Agrano di Omegna there is the small organic farm and agritourism "Il Glicine" with orchards and cultivation of delicious blueberries, where it is really worth stopping to buy their homemade products.
How to have fun
Where to eat
Average prices
- 1 Pizzeria Tramonti, Via Brothers of God, 145, ☎ 39 0323 390001.
- 2 Pizzeria Vecchia Naples, Via Sotto Chiesa, 4, ☎ 39 0323 887174.
- 3 I Cavalieri restaurant, Via Alessandro Manzoni, 27, ☎ 39 0323 63989.
- 4 The real Naples restaurant, Via 4 Novembre, 303, ☎ 39 0323 62427.
- 5 La Darsena restaurant, Via Giuseppe Zanoia, 24, ☎ 39 0323 641972.
- 6 La Pata Verta Restaurant, Via De Amicis 47, ☎ 39 0323 643151.
- 7 Osteria Porca Loca, via Quattro Novembre 106, ☎ 39 0323 887106.
- 8 La Conchiglia Restaurant, Via Quattro novembre 187, ☎ 39 0323 62317.
- 9 Monterosa restaurant, Via Brughiere 35, ☎ 39 0323 883125.
- 10 Pizzeria Ristorante Da Elvira, Via Verta 24, ☎ 39 0323 62215.
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 Croce Bianca Hotel, Via Mazzini 2, ☎ 39 0323 866106.
- 2 Pomodoro hotel, Martyrs Square 4, ☎ 39 0323 62217.
- 3 Vittoria Hotel Restaurant, Via Borca 45, ☎ 39 0323 642974.
Safety
Pharmacies
- 2 Detomasi, Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 70, ☎ 39 0323 61270.
- 3 Lapidaries, Piazza XXIV Aprile, 9, ☎ 39 0323 61439.
- 4 Mantegazza, Piazza Don Annichini, 3, ☎ 39 0323 61290, fax: 39 0323 643621.
- 5 San Fermo, Via IV Novembre, 268 / a, ☎ 39 0323 61455.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 6 Italian post, Via Guido Boggiani 48, ☎ 39 0323 882611, fax: 39 0323 63271.
Keep informed
- 7 Gianni Rodari Civic Library, via XI September, 9 (stop Omegna, piazzale Arcobaleni bus line № 1), ☎ 39 0323 887234, fax: 39 0323 887234, @[email protected]. Sun-Mon closed, Tue 14: 00-18: 00, Wed 09: 00-13: 00 and 14: 00-18: 00, Thu 15: 00-19: 00, Fri 15: 00-19: 00, Sat 09: 00-13: 00 and 14: 00-18: 00. Public reading library, with a bibliographic endowment made up of over 26,000 documents, divided as follows: 20,000 monographs, 3,000 books for children (0-14 years), 1,000 documents of Local History, 1,500 multimedia documents (VHS, DVD, music CDs).
Around
Useful information
- Tourist Association Pro Loco of Omegna, Piazza XXIV Aprile, 17, ☎ 39 0323 61930, fax: 39 0323 61930, @[email protected]. Tourist information.
