Visit Asti: what are the best things to do and see in this emblematic city of Piedmont?
Asti is an average city of Piedmont just over an hour’s drive Turin . The region around Asti is best known for its wine and Palio. On a trip to Piedmont, it is a destination not to be missed and a good point to visit the surrounding cities and villages. It is also a good place to spend your evening in the pedestrian streets of the city to eat at the restaurant.
1. The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
It is one of the most important religious buildings in Piedmont. With this architecture similar to that of Turin, this cathedral (which dates from the Vth or VIth century) is to be visited absolutely if you are passing to Asti.
2. Torre Comentina and Torre dell’orologio
On Piazza Roma you will see the Torre Comentina and next to the Palazzo ducale, the Torre dell’orologio. These are the two towers that have remained in Asti in time. This ancient fortified Roman city was indeed a powerful city with numerous towers and walls in the middle age and during the renaissance.
3. The city center pedestrian
The tour of the city center starts Piazza San Secondo in the whole area until Piazza Roma. In this area there are many shops and many restaurants or locals like to spend their evenings.
It is also here that medieval celebrations take place during the period of the Palio d’Asti
4. The Palio d’Asti
The Palio d’Asti takes place every year on the third weekend of September. It is an event that is worth the trip to this city where the party and preparations last all week. It’s best to take a look at the hotel reservations before you go!
5. Surroundings
The regions of Asti and Alba are exceptionally rich areas of gastronomy and cultural heritage. Asti is an interesting city to see for a few days and especially a good starting point for the following activities (non-exhaustive list!):
- Costigliole d’Asti
- Castello Gancia (Canelli)
- Alba and the Langhe region
How to get to Asti?
To get to Asti, the best thing is to get directly by Turin by the route by plane (you can watch the flights to get there on Kiwi ). It is easy to reach Asti via the motorway from Turin or even from Genoa.
Where to sleep in Asti?
For sleeping in Asti , be careful to look at the time you leave. In February for the Asti carnival or the Palio in September, it can be complicated to find places. If you are planning to visit the area by car, the BELIBs outside the city are super (tempered and approved: BṛB La Valle ). You can compare all hotels in Asti with this Compare hotels .
Have you ever visited Asti? What did you think?
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