Discover Corsione: Ridge, Chapel and San Cristoforo

Corsione lies on the ridge separating the Valle Versa from the Val Rilate. The village includes the Church of San Cristoforo, the small Chapel of Santa Maria dell’Aniceto and the Oratorio di San Sebastiano. In Corsione, the elevated location, settlement pattern and sacred buildings are spatially interconnected.

Ridge and settlement pattern

Corsione is a settlement located on a hilltop, with a spiral form and medieval axial structure. The spiral form shapes the overall appearance, while the medieval axial structure characterizes the layout of the village. For cycle tourists, the elevated location is a relevant aspect of daily planning. When cycling to Corsione, the hilltop therefore forms part of the day’s itinerary planning. The topographical location is thus a concrete component of planning the visit and not merely a general description of the landscape.

Getting there by car and bus

Corsione is accessible by car; from the Asti Est motorway exit, it is 18 km in the direction of Casale Monferrato/Corsione. The 18 km can be considered as a separate section of the day’s itinerary planning. Corsione also has a bus stop served by VIGO line 34. The bus route supplements access by road with a public transport option. Those planning to travel without a car can use the Corsione bus stop and VIGO line 34 as points of reference.

San Cristoforo: Document, Visitation and Baroque

The Church of San Cristoforo is part of Corsione’s history. It was first mentioned in a document in 1266. In 1569, it was the first stop on Domenico della Rovere’s pastoral visitation. Towards the end of the 15th century, it probably underwent significant structural alterations. The parish church of San Cristoforo was created from one of the castle’s former stables. Its design follows the style of Piedmontese Baroque. The castle’s former stable was part of the parish church’s origins, while its design follows the Piedmontese Baroque style.

Santa Maria dell’Aniceto and the Oratorio

The small Chapel of Santa Maria dell’Aniceto and the Oratorio di San Sebastiano are also part of the building history. Santa Maria dell’Aniceto has Romanesque origins and is also known as Madonna dell’Aniceto. The Oratorio is also known as Chiesa di S. Michele. It may have been rebuilt on ancient foundations in the second half of the 17th century. Santa Maria dell’Aniceto and Madonna dell’Aniceto refer to the same chapel; Oratorio di San Sebastiano and Chiesa di S. Michele belong to the same building. Alongside the parish church of San Cristoforo, the two smaller sacred buildings provide a broader view of Corsione’s architectural history.

Festa Patronale in July

The Festa Patronale di San Cristoforo is a local festival in Corsione held in July. The July date can be taken into account when planning the timing of a trip to Corsione.

Further places for travel planning

If you would like to include further places in your travel plans, you can also visit Agliano, Montemagno, Rocchetta Tanaro, Serravalle, Castagnole Monferrato, Robella, Cellarengo and Villanova d'Asti.

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