Torre Bonino
Alba
(7 Km)
The Tower dates back to the twelfth century and represented the symbol of the power of the Cerrati family which, at the time, had great importance. It has a regular plan at a length of more than 30 meters. Currently, it is surrounded by an architecture and a style of not particular architectural importance. The building is now open to the public.
Torre Sineo
Alba
(7 Km)
The Sineo tower stands on the rest of the buildings. It is believed that the construction of the structure dates back to the 12th century. The arcades and walls are from the Middle Ages, arrived almost intact. Its shape is practically square with a height of 35 meters. The thickness of the wall ranges from 120 to 150 cm, decreasing in height. The purpose of building the tower was the defensive one.
Torre Ravinale
Alba
(7 Km)
The Tower dates back to the 19th century and is located within a private residence on three floors. It is a square structure of about 20 meters in height and has a compact façade, without decorations. Over the years it was restored by Giovanni Conterno, who gave a new look to the house and the tower. Currently, the first floor of the building houses a pharmacy, while the other floors are inhabited residences.
Torre Paruzza
Alba
(7 Km)
Torre Paruzza, also called Parrussian, dates back to the first half of the 17th century. It was built by Count Argentera in the late Middle Ages and in the Renaissance. It is located in the municipality of Alba, also known as “the city of one hundred towers”. The tower has a height of about 21 m. The facade of the tower was rebuilt in the 19th century. The building has particular architectural and decorative elements of the time. Today it is open to the public.
Torre Astesiano
Alba
(7 Km)
At the top, the tower consists of large arched windows, thanks to which it receives more light. From the lack of documents there is no exact dating of the construction, but it may be about the period of the late twelfth century or the beginning of the 13th century.
Castello di Burio
Costigliole d'Asti
(9 Km)
The castle of Burio is located above a hill in Costigliole d'Asti. The structure was abandoned for a long time, before being restored in 1980. In the 17th century, the castle was owned by the Asinari family and in the twentieth century it was purchased by Count Luigi Lanzavecchia, who transformed it into a private home.
Castello di Costigliole d' Asti
Costigliole d'Asti
(12 Km)
The Castle of Costigliole d'Asti has a medieval structure. Over the centuries it has often been a battlefield. It has a quadrangular structure, with towers at four corners. On the facade there are two statues representing Aurelio and Giorgio Verasis Asinari, lords of the Castle, dressed as warriors.
Castello di Grinzane
Grinzane Cavour
(11 Km)
Historical residence of the famous Piedmontese statesman Cavour who was also mayor of the city for 17 years. The fortress, the center of agricultural land owned by the Cavour family, is now home to the regional wine shop and an ethnological museum.
Castello Reale di Guarene
Guarene
(8 Km)
The castle of Guarene was erected in 1726 by Carlo Giacinto Roero. It represents the best example of Piedmontese Baroque architecture. Inside it is decorated with beautiful frescoes, the work of great artists. During the Roero dynasty the building passed to the Provana family in Collegno, who still continue to be its owners.
Castello Alfieri
Magliano Alfieri
(9 Km)
The Alfieri Castle was built between 1649 and 1680. Its structure is in Baroque style. In the salon there is the coat of arms of the Alfieri family, created by artists from Lugano in the nineteenth century. Since 1994, the Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions has been located in the castle. The Castle is open to the public for all interested parties.
Duomo
Alba
(6 Km)
The Cathedral of San Lorenzo of '400, made in red brick, was built on the ruins of a Roman temple.It was modified and renovated several times. Inside a beautiful wooden choir of 500. The adjacent bell tower is in Romanesque style,of the 13th century
Chiesa di San Domenico
Alba
(6 Km)
The church, in Gothic style, was built at the turn of the thirteenth and fourteenth century. It has three naves where you can find frescoes and a beautiful Renaissance tomb.
Via Vittorio Emanuele
Alba
(7 Km)
The main street of the city,good to do some shopping between buildings of different ages. Do note the building "Do" of the fifteenth century and the Mermet Palace.
Chiesa di San Giovanni
Alba
(7 Km)
St.John's Church on Pertinace Square, a baroque church with a beautiful ceiling and beautiful works of art of Barnaba of Modena, Nicholas of Tolentino and Moncalvo.
Torre Astesiano
Alba
(7 Km)
Of the numerous towers that characterized the city only few are left. One is the beautiful Astesiana Tower on Risorgimento Square.
Piazza Risorgimento
Alba
(7 Km)
Piazza Risorgimento is located in the historic center of Alba. The Piazza represents the historic hub of the city where, among other things, is the Cathedral, imposing with its structure that recalls the late-Gothic origin: externally you can admire the high bell tower and, inside, various paintings, sculptures and bas-reliefs.
Museo Civico Archeologico e di Scienze Naturali "F. Eusebio"
Alba
(7 Km)
The “Federico Eusebio” Civic Archaeological and Natural Science Museum was founded in 1897 by Federico Eusebio, to present the historical-archaeological collection. Since 1976 it occupies the same headquarters and has been enriched with sections illustrating the natural history of the territory. The set-up made it possible to integrate with the findings of the last 25 years. Practically we can say that it presents a large picture of the prehistory of the Roman city.