Bolzano Novarese
Bolzano Novarese: a medieval charm in a Piedmontese municipality
Bolzano Novarese is a small municipality with 1,146 inhabitants in the province of Novara, located in the heart of the Piedmont region. The name of the municipality comes from the Cusian dialect of the Lombard language and reflects the millenary history of the territory, which has been inhabited since medieval times.
History
The municipality of Bolzano Novarese has ancient origins and its past dates back to the Roman age, when the area was part of the Riviera di San Giulio, an episcopal principality that included several municipalities in the Novara area. Little is known about the first inhabited center of Bolzano Novarese, which probably rose in the Middle Ages, but it was later moved downstream, where the present-day municipality stands.
Among the historical curiosities of the municipality is the presence of a tower dating back to the 15th-16th century, which still retains its original appearance, as well as the San Martino church, an example of rural Romanesque dating back to the 12th century.
Monuments and places of interest
Among the most interesting monuments in Bolzano Novarese are the San Martino church, the parochial church of San Giovanni, the Oratory of San Carlo, and the tower, which dominates the center of the village. The San Martino church is an example of rural Romanesque of great interest due to its internal frescoes, many of which were made by the Bottega dei Cagnola.
Society
The municipality of Bolzano Novarese has a stable demographic evolution, with a population of around 1,000 inhabitants.
Culture
Every year, in June, Bolzano Novarese hosts the medieval reenactment "Alla corte sul lago", a highly anticipated event that attracts visitors from all over the region. Between the end of August and the first week of September, the "Santini" country festival takes place, where it is possible to taste local specialties and enjoy music and folklore shows.
Administration
The municipality of Bolzano Novarese is governed by a mayor and a municipal council elected every five years. The table below presents information on the administrations that have succeeded in recent years.
Infrastructure and transport
The municipality of Bolzano Novarese is served by a railway station on the Ferrovia Domodossola-Novara line, which provides frequent connections with the main cities of Piedmont and Lombardy.
Notes
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Related voices
This section indicates the historical and cultural relations of Bolzano Novarese with the surrounding territory.
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