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Cavour Canal
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Cavour Canal

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What makes this place unique

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The Cavour Canal, passing through Vercelli, is a historic artificial waterway built to irrigate the rice fields.

Terrain, waters and landscape

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Built in the 19th century, the Cavour Canal brings water from the Po and Dora Baltea rivers to give life to the plains of Vercelli. This marvel of hydraulic engineering ensures agricultural sustainability. You can trace the canal's route on the Harita.

Practical notes before you go

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Respect local safety rules around water and seasonal access.

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Plain

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Vercelli Plain Plain

Vercelli Plain

This vast plain surrounding Vercelli is the most important rice cultivation center in Europe.

River

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Sesia River River

Sesia River

The Sesia River, framing the eastern border of Vercelli , is a major waterway that eventually flows into the Po River.

Lakes

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Borgovercelli Natural Ponds Lakes

Borgovercelli Natural Ponds

These small wetland ponds near Vercelli serve as an essential habitat for local amphibians.

Forest

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Sesia Protected Area Forests Forest

Sesia Protected Area Forests

These riparian forests within Vercelli preserve the native vegetation of the river basin.

Natural pools

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Le Lame Wetlands Natural pools

Le Lame Wetlands

These natural water pools formed in the riverbed of Vercelli feature a rich diversity of aquatic life.