Novellara

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Comune di Novellara
Coat of arms of Comune di Novellara
Municipal coat of arms
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Emilia Romagna
Province Reggio Emilia (RE)
Mayor Raul Daoli (since June 14, 2004)
Elevation 24 m
Area 58 km²
Population
 - Total (as of 2004-12-31) 12,793
 - Density 205/km²
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 44°51′0″N, 10°44′0″E
Gentilic Novellaresi
Dialing code 0522
Postal code 42017
Frazioni Bettolino, Carrobbio, Colombaia, La Bernolda, Minghella, Mulino di Sotto, San Bernardino, Santa Maria-San Giovanni
Patron San Cassiano
 - Day May 4
Website: www.comune.novellara.re.it

Novellara is a town in the province of Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

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[edit] History

The current name derives from the medieval Nubilaria, when the surrounding terrain was mostly covered by marshes, which favoured the formation of recurring fogs.

[edit] Main sights

  • The Jesuite Convent
  • The Rocca Gonzaga ("Gonzaga Castle")
  • The Casino di Sotto and Casino di Sopra, summer residences of the Gonzagas.

[edit] Famous people

[edit] Twin cities