Vercelli (Italian: Provincia di Vercelli) is a province in the Piedmont region of northern Italy. Its capital is Vercelli. , it has an area of and a total population of some 176,000. It is an area known for the cultivation of rice. Main sights In 2003, UNESCO added the Sacred Mountain of Varallo to the World Heritage List. Other historical sights include the Basilica of Sant'Andrea in Vercelli. There are also numerous natural sights in the Valsesia area. See also Communes of the Province of Vercelli References External links Official website Official web site for European Sacred Mountains Vercelli Wine regions of Italy