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Castles in the area of Monferrato Astigiano, palaces and mansions

The Monferrato Astigiano area is rich in castles, towers, and historic houses, a strong testimony of medieval architecture. A dense network of manors spreads over the whole territory, in the plains, on the gentle hill slopes and perched on rocky mountains, surrounded by vineyards, beech and chestnut woods. Built in strategic positions, they dominate the surrounding valleys, often with mighty crenellated walls and lively interior decorations made on frescoed walls to recall the opulence of the local noble families. Many can be visited, still others used as private homes, and still others only ruins bearing witness to a glorious past. Discover with Visititaly, the fortresses, the villas, the forts, the historic buildings, the noble residences and all the places linked to culture that characterize the Monferrato Astigiano area. If you have visited a castle and would like to share your experience with others, please report it here!

Asti - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo del Seminario

The Palazzo del Seminario in Asti is a Baroque building, home to Asti ecclesiastical studies. In the seminary there are some paintings of particular importance from the 16th, 17th and 19th centuries including a “Nativity with Saints Bartolomew and Benedict”, the work of Gandolfino da Roreto of the 16th century. , an “Adoration of the Magi” by Jacobino and Giovanni Longo dated 1517 and the “Portrait of Mons. Luigi Garberoglio” by Michelangelo Pittatore of 1896.

Asti - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo del Comune

The Palazzo del Comune has a historical and architectural value for the city of Asti. It was donated in 1558 by Duke of Asti Emanuele Filiberto. It has a Baroque style and belongs to the Middle Ages. It was renovated and expanded in the 18th century by the architect Benedetto Alfieri. The Palace is the seat of the city council of the city of Asti and the mayor's offices. Over the centuries it has hosted important people from the city of Asti.

Castellero - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Castellero trasformato

The castle of Castellero is located in the Province of Asti. The fortress was built in 1312 on the rubble of the previous structure, so it is a reconstruction in reality. Its name means 'castle wrecked'. Today, there are few traces of the old building, such as the windows, the moat and the base of the tower. Many additional interventions to the structure bear the name of the Ponte family. The tower, at its origins, had the shape of a rhombus and was about 30 meters high.

Destinations in Monferrato Astigiano