Holiday apartment in Cisterna D'asti – castle, churches and wine

Cisterna d'Asti is the only municipality in the province of Asti that is geographically and geologically part of the Roero. This special classification connects the town with the Roero, as well as with ecclesiastical history and wine. Visitors interested in culture can use individual buildings, historical dates and the Cisterna d'Asti DOC as points of reference.

Holiday apartment in Cisterna d'Asti between the castle and local history

The Museo Arti e Mestieri di un Tempo at Castello di Cisterna d'Asti provides a cultural destination of its own. The museum was inaugurated on 4 October 1980 on the ground floor of the castle. Its sections include the Antiche Cantine, the Piano Nobile and the Piano Sottotetto. The castle's cultural heritage thus remains tied to a specific place through the museum and its three sections. Visitors interested in culture can view the castle museum as a separate cultural attraction alongside the churches.

Churches with specific historical traces

The religious buildings also bring together different periods. The parish church of Saints Gervasius and Protasius was rebuilt in 1575 with two naves. It contains an organ by Giuseppe Gandini of Varese dating from 1926. The Church of San Giuseppe was built by the Disciplinants in 1636. The two churches can be considered separately based on their respective construction dates and furnishing details.

Cisterna d'Asti DOC as a culinary highlight

The Cisterna d'Asti DOC can be sampled at the local Bottega del Vino. It is produced as a single-variety wine from Croatina grapes or with at least 80 percent Croatina. The wine therefore complements a travel theme that has its own place alongside the castle and churches. The Bottega del Vino connects the DOC with a specific tasting venue, while Croatina refers to the grape variety used for the wine. This gives food and wine enthusiasts a culinary focus alongside the town's historical themes.

Castles, museums and a palace around Cisterna d'Asti

Castello di Pralormo, a castle, is located in the area around Cisterna d'Asti. Artecontemporanea di G.Dalpozzo & D.Coffa, a museum, is also located nearby. Museo Federico Eusebio is likewise in the surrounding area and is a museum. Palazzo Comunale Alba, a palace, is also located there.

Green spaces, a natural arch and parks in the wider regional area

The Area Verde Giovanni Falcone Paolo Borsellino, a green space, is located in the wider regional area around Cisterna d'Asti. The Arco Charles Emmanuel I - Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy, a natural arch, is also located in this area. Parco Biberach Ander Riss is located there as a park. Parco Rio Crosio is likewise in the wider regional area and is a park.

More places to discover

Rocchetta Tanaro, Aramengo, Cessole, Castell'alfero, Casalotto, Gorra, Montechiaro D'asti, Cornalea

For the higher-level travel overview: Asti.