Vercelli. Synagogue
Pubblicato : Mercredi, 7 février, 2024 - 10:13
The Vercelli Synagogue was the first in Italy after the 1848 emancipation by Carlo Alberto. Inspired by the building model of the Leopoldstädter Tempel in Vienna in 1858, the synagogue is in Moorish style. Erected between 1875 and 1878, it has a beautiful façade of white and blue-grey sandstone that makes it stand out from the surrounding buildings. The temple was closed for a long time, the downward trend stopped in 2003 after a series of major restorations.
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Vercelli. Duomo
Pubblicato : Mardi, 6 février, 2024 - 10:31
Although the Cathedral of St Eusebius stands a short distance from the Basilica of St Andrew, it is quite different from the latter. Over the centuries, the cathedral has been destroyed and rebuilt several times; the current structure dates back to the 16th century, although some of its parts date back to the 19th century. The altar is not located in the apse but in the middle of the nave and is surmounted by the monumental wooden crucifix in silver foil, dating back to the Romanesque period.
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Vercelli. Broletto and Piazza Cavour
Pubblicato : Lundi, 5 février, 2024 - 13:07
Seat of the Municipality from 1200 until the early 19th century, the Broletto was where town assemblies were held and justice administered. The Torre Comunale (Municipal Tower), which dates back to the 13th century, remains as a testimony to this. The square is characterised by the typical porticos of northern cities, which entirely surround it. Its peculiarity is that it has two types of porticoes: those with pointed arches dating back to the 13th-14th centuries and the others, in terracotta, from the Renaissance period.
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Vercelli. Basilica of St Andrew
Pubblicato : Dimanche, 4 février, 2024 - 13:52
Built between 1219 and 1227, it is certainly the city's most precious jewel. Few Italian architectural works can boast such a strong resemblance to French Gothic. In it, elements of the Romanesque tradition and new European Gothic influences blend beautifully. The Franco-Burgundian influence is clearly visible in the two towers, flanking the façade, and in the octagonal-shaped tiburium. The interior, on the other hand, is in the shape of a Latin cross, while the choir is rectangular.
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San Nazzaro Sesia. Abbey of Saints Nazario and Celso
Pubblicato : Samedi, 3 février, 2024 - 15:22
Founded between 1040 and 1053, the abbey represents one of the most significant monastic complexes in Piedmont. It consists of walls with circular corner turrets, a high Romanesque bell tower, a Lombard Gothic church and an elegant cloister with a 15th-century cycle of frescoes dedicated to the stories of St Benedict. The situation in the area during the 13th century was rather unstable and dangerous, and so the Abbey, a rather unusual case for lowland complexes, was fortified by surrounding it with a moat and walls strengthened by mighty corner towers, thus transforming it into a shelter for the villagers. Here, the massive bell tower not only had a defensive function, but also represented the last, extreme shelter in case of siege.
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Agrate Conturbia. La Torbiera Wildlife Park
Pubblicato : Vendredi, 2 février, 2024 - 09:57
Established as a centre for the reproduction and study of endangered animal species, the park is a protected area of about 40 hectares, where the forest opens up into clearings frequented by roe deer, foxes, beech martens, reptiles, marsh harriers and other bird species. Special attention is paid to the Italian and European fauna and to the most rare feline species in the world today. In order not to disturb the wildlife of the species housed, a part of the park is not accessible to visitors, thus allowing them to get to know and see the animals while also respecting their space.
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Varallo Pombia. Safari Park
Pubblicato : Jeudi, 1 février, 2024 - 10:08
The Safari Park provides a unique experience, with a route structured like a real safari of more than 5 km, which can be visited in one's own vehicle or on board the park's little train, to discover 300 species of animals including white lions, giraffes, rhinoceroses, antelopes, tigers, monkeys and more. In addition to this, there are also several dedicated exhibitions including an aquarium, reptile house and insectarium. In addition to the animals, it also offers a real amusement park with various attractions such as the Ferris wheel, logs on the water, pirate ship, 5D cinema and the green caterpillar.
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Arona. Mercurago Great Lakes
Pubblicato : Mercredi, 31 janvier, 2024 - 10:58
On an area consisting of a moraine terrace with two small hills, we find the Mercurago Great Lakes Nature Park. A protected area since 1980 where it is possible to find a peat bog area, pastures dedicated to the breeding of thoroughbred horses and a wooded strip. In a fairly limited area, we can find a varied series of ecosystems: pond, marsh, forest, heath, pasture and cultivated land. For sports enthusiasts, there is no lack of dedicated trails.
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