Basilica of San Gaudenzio
The Basilica of San Gaudenzio is a church in Novara, Piedmont, northern Italy. It is the highest point in the city. It is dedicated to Gaudentius of Novara, first Christian bishop of the city.
Basilica of Saint Gaudentius | |
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Basilica di San Gaudenzio | |
The Basilica's Campanile and Cupola | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Roman Catholicism |
Province | Province of Novara |
Region | Piedmont |
Patron | Saint Gaudentius |
Location | |
Municipality | Novara |
Country | Italy |
Geographic coordinates | 45°26′59.4″N 8°37′16.2″E |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Pellegrino Tibaldi (basilica) Benedetto Alfieri (campanile) Alessandro Antonelli (cupola) |
Style | Italian Baroque architecture |
Groundbreaking | 1577 |
Completed | 1877 |
Website | |
https://www.turismonovara.it/en/ArtandHistoryDetail?Id=125 |
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