Vigevano I d e a l T o w n
Vigevano, just 35 km away from Milan, is a jewel, rich of gorgeous but little-known renaissance architecture and art.
Vigevano, just 35 km away from Milan, is a jewel, rich of gorgeous but little-known renaissance architecture and art.
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<strong>Vigevano</strong> V E R S O<br />
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Rice fields | Le risaie<br />
In Europe the first mention of rice farming refers precisely to this area,<br />
to the village of Villanova situated just a few kilometres from <strong>Vigevano</strong>.<br />
Today <strong>Vigevano</strong> is inside the rice triangle with the provinces of Pavia,<br />
Novara and Vercelli together forming the biggest rice producing area<br />
in Europe.<br />
“Rice” is in fact the name of an important event entirely dedicated to<br />
rice, held in <strong>Vigevano</strong> castle at harvesting time in September. Its main<br />
purpose is to identify through this excellent product not just the territory<br />
but also the ancient skills, traditions, farming and production methods<br />
entwined with the areas where the rice is grown.
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