Things to do near Alto Monferrato Italy – what to see attractions and activities.

The Civic Archaeological Museum of Acqui Terme is located at the castle of the Paleologi. After the restoration of 2001, the environment is made up of materials from the excavations of recent decades. The findings are dated from the prehistoric age until the Renaissance era. To mention, it is the stone instruments that document the activity of man in the Iron Age.

La Bollente (the boiling), which is the source of hot water at 75°C has a capacity of 560 liters per minute and flows in the city center. Remember to bring a glass to drink the water!

The Castle of Lerma takes the name of its builder Luca Spinola. The property underwent renovations in 1499. The building is shaped like a non-regular pentagon. The characteristic of the castle is the inner courtyard straight on columns, this has the shape of a triangle.

The Castle of Tagliolo is one of the fortresses in the best conditions of Alto Monferrato. It is characterized by a square-shaped tower dating back to the 10th century, which was used to spot the possible arrivals of the invaders. Today, the Castle houses a winery that has been producing wines of great quality for five hundred years.

The Pallavicino Castle or Morsasco was built in the highest part of the resort, from where it dominates the rest of the country and the houses. It was already present since the 13th century. Initially it had military and defensive purposes, and then it was converted into a stately home where parties and dances were held. The “Pallacorda Game Room” must be mentioned for its beauty. The castle takes its name from one of the ancient proprietary families, the Pallavicino.

The construction of the castle dates back to 452 AD. In 1430 the city of Acqui Terme and the castle were purchased by the Sforza. The castle was rebuilt by the Marquises of Monferrato as a military fortress. Today the castle is used as the seat of the Civic Archaeological Museum, already since 2001. The rooms of the castle are dedicated to Prehistory, Protohistory and the Roman section. The main room also holds memories of the city's spa treatments today. In addition, there is also a room dedicated to the late ancient and medieval periods.

The Nature Collection is located in the Town Hall. Inside it, it preserves more than eight hundred specimens of embalmed animals, including mammals and birds. Currently, the exhibition needs a new venue for reasons concerning the exhibition space, and since 2001 a new location is being planned.

The Castle of Casaleggio dates back to the tenth century. It was rebuilt in the 12th century. It is located in the municipality of Casaleggio Boiro, in the Province of Alessandria, in the Alto Monferrato. The castle stands in the southeastern part of the Piedmont plain, and is a strategic place. The building has an architecturally historical value and offers a panorama of the Alpine arc. It belongs to medieval times. It is currently open to the public.

The Malaspina Castle was built in the late '200 by Tommaso Malaspina. The building remained the property of this family until the mid-1500s, when it was unfeuded to the Doria. Having a structure like that of a medieval fortress, it has resisted many damages. From its terrace you can enjoy a beautiful panorama of the Alps chain.