Activities and Experiences
Welcome to the heart of Piedmont, where every activity becomes an extraordinary experience.
At AMY B&B, we offer you a range of opportunities to immerse yourself in the culture, history and flavors of this fascinating region. Beyond the comfortable retreat we offer our guests, there is a vibrant world of activities and experiences waiting to be discovered. We are passionate about creating not only a welcoming environment, but also a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere that enriches your stay.
From events organized directly in the facility to unforgettable experiences partnered with local experts, we have curated a range of options that will allow you to completely immerse yourself in the cultural and landscape fabric of our territory, also passing through moments of psycho-physical well-being.
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THE MOST ANCIENT TRADITIONS OF ASIGLIANO VERCELLESE:
RICE AND THE "OX RACE"
History and Ancient Traditions
AMY B&B is located in the historic center of Asigliano, a small historic town in the lower Vercelli area, famous for its very old and traditional Ox Race.
A vow that is dissolved every year, every second Sunday of May, in honor of the Patron Saint, San Vittore.
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The popular rumor says that a local plague in 1436 brought death and desolation in the town; its desperate inhabitants asked the patron Saint Vittore for mercy with the promise to make the slowest animals, the oxen, run as a sign of joy and gratitude.
The Saint answered the prayers and the plague ceased. Since then every year on the second Sunday of May,four pairs of oxen, led by young charioteers, run along a stretch (about 300 meters) of viale Garibaldi.
Piedmont and its beauties
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The plain is mainly characterized by settlements that gravitate towards the agricultural economy of excellent rice cultivation and well-known wine productions at the foot of the Alps.
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The huge expanses are known for some types of rice such as Baldo or Carnaroli, then passing through the Asiglianese one better known as rice Maratelli.
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And a few kilometers from the rice fields, the hills rise. The closest to us are those of Monferrato, with their expanses of vineyards, cellars and the majestic capital, Casale Monferrato, full of history and the cornerstone of typical culinary tradition of the area.