Holiday apartment in Bellinzago Novarese – historic townscapes and nature trails
Accommodation in Bellinzago Novarese
The historic centre of Bellinzago Novarese combines old streets with notable traces of the town’s history. Visitors can follow the circular layout of the original castrum and see courtyards that have been preserved over the centuries. In addition, there is the Bellinzago–Parco del Ticino route and the landscape around the Badia di Dulzago.
History and art in Bellinzago Novarese
The Badia di Dulzago was founded in the 12th century by canons following the Augustinian rule. Its surroundings form a landscape transition from the so-called upper plain, through the spring-water zone, to the lower plain. The Badia di Dulzago combines the religious building with this landscape transition.
The Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Clemente also tells of a long building history. It is the third church built on an ancient religious site documented in the Consignationes of 1347; the site was repeatedly rebuilt. The church was partly remodelled according to a design by Alessandro Antonelli. Work began on 12 or 13 April 1837.
The Chiesa Madonna di Loreto e Sant’Anna was rebuilt by the community in 1618. Rev. Gaudenzio Bovio is considered its founder. Its altarpiece is an oil painting on canvas by Bartolomeo Vandoni and depicts the Madonna di Loreto, Sant’Anna, Santa Domenica and don Gaudenzio Bovio. Such specific details give a stay a clear cultural focus without requiring every day to follow the same pattern.
Nature trails and regional landscapes
The Bellinzago–Parco del Ticino route represents the course from Bellinzago to the Parco Naturale della Valle del Ticino. It includes forest paths and walks along the river. This makes it possible to experience the surroundings from different perspectives: once on forest paths through the woods, and once along the water. The WWF Oasi “Baraggia di Bellinzago” has the status of a Site of Community Importance.
The wider regional surroundings of Bellinzago Novarese also include Spiaggia dei Caravalle and Spiaggia del Sasso Cavallazzo, both beaches, as well as Parco Allea di San Luca, a park. When choosing a holiday apartment in Bellinzago Novarese, you can consider historical sightseeing in the centre, walks along the Bellinzago–Parco del Ticino route, and the two beaches and the park in the wider regional surroundings as specific destinations.
More destinations for your travel planning
In the vicinity of Bellinzago Novarese are Castello Sforzesco, a castle, as well as Villa Bellini, Palazzo Bellini and Palazzo Natta, each a palace. The wider regional surroundings include Giardini Consiglio d’Europa, a garden. For broader travel planning, you can also include Fontaneto D'agogna, Vacciago, Gattico, Invorio Inferiore, Bogogno, Gargallo, San Maurizio D'opaglio and Ghemme.
For the higher-level travel overview: Novara.
