Vercelli

Located between Milan and Turin, Vercelli spreads along the Sesia River, surrounded by extensive rice fields in the Po River plain.

The city emerged as an important Roman municipium where General Marius achieved a decisive victory against the Cimbri tribes in 101 BCE.

The Basilica of Sant'Andrea, constructed between 1219 and 1224, displays exceptional Romanesque-Gothic architecture with intricate stone carvings and detailed frescoes.

The central train station connects Vercelli to major Italian cities, with regular services to Turin, Milan, and Novara throughout the day.

The Biblioteca Capitolare preserves the Codex Vercellensis, containing the oldest known manuscript of Old English prose dating from the late 10th century.

Location: Province of Vercelli

Elevation above the sea: 130 m

Shares border with: Borgo Vercelli, Desana, Lignana, Olcenengo, Prarolo, Salasco, Sali Vercellese, Villata, Vinzaglio, Asigliano Vercellese, Caresanablot, Palestro, San Germano Vercellese, Quinto Vercellese

Website: http://comune.vercelli.it

GPS coordinates: 45.32556,8.42306

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:45