Albissola Marina

Built in the late 16th century, but with a façade dating back to 1903, it houses an altarpiece in majolica tiles and 17th-century sculptures by Anton Maria Maragliano and Giacomo Antonio Ponsonelli.

Approximately 1 km long, it is made up of mosaics created in 1963 in a context that is almost unique in Europe. The twenty original panels (white and blue) were created by local and foreign artists attracted by the fame of Albissola, such as Giuseppe Capogrossi, Roberto Crippa, Agenore Fabbri, Lucio Fontana, Wifredo Lam, Aligi Sassu, Eliseo Salino and Asger Jorn. Alongside the panels there are also some plastic works, sculptures and ceramics; the largest is the monument to the fallen of all wars (1955), by Leoncillo Leonardi.

Built in the 18th century by the Durazzo family, it has been owned by the Municipality of Novara since 1961, as bequeathed by the last owner. Since 1968, the villa has also housed a small museum and is open to the public for tours and exhibitions during certain periods of the year. The beautifully decorated rooms and the outdoor park, adorned with statues and fountains, are noteworthy.

An example of futuristic architecture.

Built in 1608, it houses valuable paintings and sculptures.