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| Comune di Novellara |
Municipal coat of arms |
| Country |
 Italy |
| Region |
Emilia Romagna |
| Province |
Reggio Emilia (RE) |
| Mayor |
Raul Daoli (since June 14, 2004) |
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| Elevation |
24 m |
| Area |
58 km² |
| Population |
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| - 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.
[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
