Would you like to taste the best Italian risotto? Head North!
With today's postcard we want to take you to Vercelli and the surrounding countryside.
Vercelli is the capital of the Vercellese plain and the most important place in Italy for the production of rice. It is a small city of art with an incredible ecclesiastic and cultural heritage.
The best way to explore the area around Vercelli? On board of a super car!
Enjoy the view of the rice fields and discover some hidden treasures like the amazing Abbey of Lucedio.
Founded in 1123 by the Cistercian Monks that reclaimed the land starting here, first in Italy, rice growing at the beginning of the XV century.
Several noble Italian families fought for the possession of Lucedio which from the Gonzaga passed to the Savoy until it has been annexed to the properties of Napoleon at the beginning of the XIX century. Later on, the Abbey became property of the Marquis Giovanni Gozani di San Giorgio.
A typical lunch or dinner with risotto and other local dishes is an experience not to be missed. Better if tasted in one of the beautiful agricultural bildings (cascine).
Vercelli & rice fields are one of the day tours included in our Buongiorno Piemonte Tour https://www.igotravelnetwork.com/28/BUONGIORNO-PIEMONTE
Thank you for reading and see you to the next Postcard from Italy!
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