About Asti, Italy:
Asti was once called “The City of 100 Towers.” Many of those towers still stand today — and you can climb some of them to view the gentle hills and a landscape of crops, vineyards, and woods, it is perhaps what many people picture in their minds when they hear of Italy. Fortunately, although it is not far off the beaten track, it remains fairly un-touched by tourism. No crowds of tourists, but museums, castles and towers, along with wine cellars and, of course, great restaurants.
The city is also known for Asti spumante, a sparkling white Italian wine that is produced throughout southeastern Piedmont, but is particularly focused around the towns of Asti and Alba. Made from the Moscato Bianco grape, it is sweet and low in alcohol, and often served with dessert.
Catholic places of interest in Asti, Italy:
Asti Cathedral (Cattedrale di Asti): Impressive Gothic cathedral, dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Gotthard.
Collegiata di San Secondo (Collegiate Church of Saint Secundus): dedicated to the city’s patron saint, Saint Secundus.
Colle Santuario Don Bosco: dedicated to St. John Bosco, the founder of the Salesian religious institute (also offers beautiful views of Asti).
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Traveling to Asti, Italy:
Asti is in the Italian region of Piedmont, about 34 miles (55 km) east of Turin. The city is served by the Turin-Genoa line, with fast trains (intercity) and by the Asti-Acqui Terme-Genoa line, which crosses the southern Monferrato. The Asti train station is very close to the historic center,
The tourist office is located in front of a large parking lot, in Piazza Alfieri.
Piazza Alfieri, 34 – 14100 Asti
Tel 0141 530357
email: info1@visitlmr.it