Vercelli
One of the oldest urban sites in northern Italy, Vercelli traces its origins to around 600 BC and claims the world's first publicly funded university, established here in 1228. The town sits on the Sesia River amid the rice paddies that have made it Italy's rice capital, and its walkable centre is thick with historic churches — including the Basilica di Sant'Andrea and the Duomo — listed buildings, and a lively food-and-drink scene. The Vercelli Book, one of the oldest surviving texts in Old English, is held here alongside the Codex Vercellensis.
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- Population45,875
- Nearest water from center 1.0 km0.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 41 km25 mi
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Vercelli: quick answers
Where is Vercelli?
Vercelli is in Italy.
How do you get to Vercelli?
The nearest airport is Caselle Torinese (TRN), about 1 hr 2 min away by road. The nearest train station is Vercelli, about 3 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Vercelli?
The warmest month is July, averaging 24°C75°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 2°C36°F. The wettest month is November, with about 154 mm6.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Vercelli?
OpenStreetMap lists 10 museums, 48 restaurants, 100 cafés and 93 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Vercelli?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Varallo Sesia, Pella and Carema. Vercelli is listed among the day trips from Milan.