■ History
The current name comes from the medieval Nubilaria, when the surrounding terrain was mostly covered by marshes, which favoured the formation of recurring fogs. The town was the seat of the Gonzaga family from the 13th century: here Guido Gonzaga, in the early 14th century, created an effectively independent lordship, which later evolved into the County of Novellara and Bagnolo, including grossly what is now the communal territory of Novellara and the nearby Bagnolo in Piano. After the Gonzaga’s end, in 1728, the town passed to the Este of the Duchy of Modena, whose history Novellara followed until 1859, when it was annexed to the newly unified Italy.
■ Main sights
The Jesuit Convent Chiesa Collegiata di Santo Stefano The Rocca Gonzaga (”Gonzaga Castle”). This was built by Feltrino Gonzaga starting from 1350, most likely over a pre-existing fortifications from Lombard times. The Casino di Sotto and Casino di Sopra, summer residences of the Gonzagas. The Gonzaga Museum houses a rare 16th century vases collection. The main square (Piazza Unità d’Italia) with the Church of St. Stephen, important work by Lelio Orsi.In addition to this, Novellara is also home to the second largest gurdwara in Europe. This reflects the presence of a very large Sikh community, living in Novellara and nearby places, where they work mainly in cattle farms and dairies, where Parmigiano Reggiano is made.As in other towns of the region, (e.g. Bologna), streets are lined with characteristic arcades, intended to offer shade in summer and shelter from rain or snow.
■ Famous people
Maria Teresa Cybo-Malaspina, duchess of Modena, Reggio, Massa and Carrara, was born here in 1725. Augusto Daolio, (1947-1992) singer and founder of the Nomadi band. Vittorio Marchi, (1851–1908), histologist Lelio Orsi, 16th century painter Luciano Pigozzi, film actor Giaches de Wert, composer of the Renaissance, lived and raised his family here from about 1550 to 1565.Baldassare Castiglione, famous humanist philosopher who was a count in Novellara.
■ Twin towns - sister cities
Novellara is twinned with:

SW 16.4Km	Mapei Stadium – Città del Tricolor..
SE 20.6Km	Campogalliano
NW 25.4Km	Sabbioneta
NE 26.6Km	Mirandola
SE 27.2Km	Modena
SE 27.2Km	Modena Cathedral
SW 31.8Km	Stadio Ennio Tardini
SW 32.6Km	Galleria nazionale di Parma
NE 33.3Km	Palazzo del Te

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