Things to do in Montechiaro d'Acqui Italy – what to see attractions and activities

The Tower of Denice is located in the middle of the town, in the province of Alessandria. As soon as you enter the city you can see the long Romanesque tower from which you can watch over the entire surrounding area.

The Gipsoteca “G. Monteverde” was born from a nucleus of collections coming from the collections of Giulio Monteverde, donated to the Municipality of Genoa in 1919 by his daughters. The thirty works on display are organized in chronological order. In the first room there is the self-portrait of the artist created in 1917, the same year as his death. They are works of great value that attract thousands of tourists every year and all interested in the art of chalk.

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.

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 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.

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 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.