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Treasure Hunt OVER !!!

Now go back to piazza Cavour as fast as you can. Mind the bicycles !!!

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3. Leave the square and walk towards the town centre: who is the man celebrated in the statue ? 4. why was he famous and what did he do to deserve a statue here ? (Ask passers-by )

1. Get off the bus in Piazza della Stazione. Have a look at the fountain — who does it commemorate ?

2. What is the name of the square ?

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27. There is a clock on the corner of Piazza Matteotti and Corso Cavour. Is it working?

28. Stay in Piazza Matteotti. How many are there? How many trees? And how many benches?

30. Look for the Children’s Section of the Town Library. What are the opening hours ?

29. Move on down Corso Cavour… Look at the ruins under the glass case… Once upon a time there was a tower here. When was it built (approximately)?

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24. [The Canonica] What is there in the middle of the courtyard ?

25. Look for piazza del Rosario. What is the name of the building in the photo ? What is it ?

26. There is a modern sculpture somewhere near where you are. Who does the sculpture portray ?

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(draw the wall…)

5. Now that you are in Piazza Cavour, can you draw a picture of the Roman wall you see among the ruins?

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6a. Nearby there is a shop where they made shoes for the Pope. What’s its name?

6b. Who else did the shop make shoes for ?

7. While walking around the streets try and see if you find anybody who knows the story of Campari ...

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23d. In the square they have recently opened a Slow Food place. What is it called ? What do they serve ?

go back to piazza Duomo and ask for the Canonica ...

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22a. The building has been recently restored, and it now houses the new Galleria Giannoni. What are its opening days and hours ? 22b. What can you admire there ?

23a. Piazza Cesare Battisti is better known under another name. What is it ? 23b. Why ?

23c. In the square there is a triangular stone marking the right centre of the town. Find it and take a photo.

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8. Look for the Camporelli’s shop—what else do they sell apart from the Biscotti di Novara ?

10. Take the first left heading towards San Gaudenzio... At which address do you see this courtyard ?

9. Walk back to the Foot Locker’s shop. What are the cheapest shoes in the shop the window? How much do they cost?

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12a. Move on… Where was this

photograph of San Gaudenzio’s Dome taken from ? (from which street?)

Take your best photos now with the same and/or a different point of view and be ready to show them at the end of the tour.

11. Walk on and find the Natural History Museum. What can you see in there ?

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20a. In the courtyard in front of the Duomo there is a Romanesque Baptistery. How many sides does it have ?

20b. Is the Baptistery open ?

21a. What is the name of this building ? 21b. What was it used for in the Middle Ages ?

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18. Find Teatro Coccia. What is the next show there ?

19a. Go and look for the Duomo (the Cathedral). How many columns are there in front of the façade ? 19b. What is the name of the Duomo Square ?

19c. If the church is open, get inside and look for the nicest Madonna. How old is it ? (Take a photo)

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12b. San Gaudenzio’s Dome is the symbol of Novara. Do you know who designed it ? 12c. How tall is it ? 12d. What does the statue on top of the dome portray ?

12e. Go inside: what is the most remarkable piece of art ?

12f. When do the Novaresi celebrate Saint Gaudenzio’s Day ?

13. With the help of your map go and find Piazza Martiri and the Castle. On your way stop in via Negroni and take a photo of the Banca Popolare Headquarters. + While there, try to find out which historical events took place here:

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14a. This is Novara’s Castello Sforzesco. Can you take a better photo ?! 14b. What was the name of the family who owned the castle in the past ? 14c. What was in there at the beginning of the XX century ? 14d. What are they planning to do in here in the near future ? (you may ask passers-by)

BE CAREFUL when you cross the road !!!

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15a. Find this building nearby. What colour is the roof ? 15b. Who lives in here?

16. There is a Christmas exhibition in this Church every year. What is there usually displayed?

move back towards the town center

17. There is a famous venue about 50 metres from here. What is it called ? Why is it so popular ?