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| The '''] of San Gaudenzio''' is a church in ], ], northern ]. It is the highest point in the city. | The '''] of San Gaudenzio''' is a church in ], ], northern ]. It is the highest point in the city. It is dedicated to ], first Christian bishop of the city. | ||
| It was built between ] and ] following the destruction of the old Basilica, ordered by ]. | It was built between ] and ] following the destruction of the old Basilica, ordered by ]. | ||
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| The Basilica itself was built by ]; however, the monumental ] was designed by ] (who also built the Mole Antonelliana in ]). | The Basilica itself was built by ]; however, the monumental ] was designed by ] (who also built the Mole Antonelliana in ]). | ||
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The Basilica of San Gaudenzio is a church in Novara, Piedmont, northern Italy. It is the highest point in the city. It is dedicated to Gaudentius of Novara, first Christian bishop of the city.
It was built between 1577 and 1690 following the destruction of the old Basilica, ordered by emperor Charles V.
The Basilica itself was built by Pellegrino Tibaldi; however, the monumental cupola was designed by Antonelli (who also built the Mole Antonelliana in Torino).
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