Visit to the “La Mondina Estate – Good Rice” and ascent to the Dome of San Gaudentius

In the heart of Casalbeltrame, a village nestled among the Novara rice fields, exactly halfway between Novara and Vercelli, La Mondina Estate tells centuries of history and shows the production of rice, an Italian excellence. Three large courtyards, the old stables, an elegant aristocratic wing and large production areas to visit, for a journey through the history of rice and rural architecture, but also for a tale of the many Italian varieties of this most precious grain.

Meet at 10 a.m. in Casalbeltrame, Via Cavour 4 in front of 'L Civel restaurant to begin the guided tour of the estate.

In the afternoon, at 2:30 p.m., after free lunch, there will be the exciting experience of visiting the San Gaudenzio Dome, the highest expression of Alessandro Antonelli's genius. Accompanied by a guide's narration, it will be possible to trace the history of this extraordinary masterpiece of 19th-century architecture and enjoy exclusive viewpoints inside the building.
From the large colonnades that embrace the building, you will be able to admire a splendid view of the city and run your eyes from the Alpine arc to the skyscrapers of Milan.