Holiday apartment in Cortanze: Castello, hill views and regional discoveries

Holiday apartment in Cortanze between castle and hills

A holiday apartment in Cortanze is particularly interesting for you if you want to experience culture as more than just a side aspect of your holiday. The focus is on the Castello di Cortanze, which is considered a typical example of late-medieval Piedmontese architecture and has a trapezoidal floor plan. This combination of clear form and historic substance gives the choice of location a distinct character without limiting your stay to a single experience.

The preserved southern tower of the Castello di Cortanze is particularly striking. It is 22 metres high, consists of three rooms arranged one above the other and is crowned by seven Ghibelline swallowtail merlons. Inside, the Castello also has a remarkable hall with ribbed vaults and sandstone keystones bearing symbolic representations. Such details also make the place interesting for families who prefer to discover historical forms in specific buildings rather than through abstract explanations.

The entire Castello di Cortanze is surrounded by a park; access is via a ramp and a Baroque-style gate. From the bastions, the view extends towards the hills on one side and into the courtyard on the other. After a period of complete neglect, the Castello was restored and reopened. For your travel planning, this creates a clear cultural focus that can be combined with impressions of the landscape.

The town's history is also reflected in individual names and buildings. According to tradition, Emanuele Tesauro was born in the tower of the Castello di Cortanze. The Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata belonged to the brotherhood of the Disciplinants, the Batù, and dates back to the 14th century. The Parrocchiale dei Santi Giovanni e Pietro has a Baroque appearance and older origins.

Religious traditions are also present in the events calendar: The “10000 martiri” celebration takes place in June in the parish church of Saints Peter and John. The Concerto di Natale della Val Rilate, a Christmas concert in the Castello di Cortanze, is also part of the seasonal cultural calendar. Anyone choosing a holiday apartment in Cortanze can incorporate such established themes into their own holiday planning without having to set the entire day in advance.

A small, specific natural feature can be found at Piazza Marconi 2: a European nettle tree stands there, botanically Celtis australis and known in Italian as Bagolaro. The region's distinctive character also includes the Azienda Agrituristica “’L Piasì” run by Ivo Massoletti. Since its foundation in 2016, it has produced fruit, including Nocciola Piemonte IGP, as well as vegetables and honey.

The restaurant of the agriturismo “’L Piasì” uses raw ingredients produced on the farm and carefully prepares them with other selected ingredients according to local tradition. A visit to the Crotin di Salvin of the Tinelli family was also planned as part of a Christmas event in Cortanze.

The route is served by GTT bus connections to Montechiaro and Cortanze. The third stage of the “Cammini delle alte colline ombrose e delle colline chiare” leads from Soglio to Corsione via roads through Cortanze. The entire stage is 11.20 km long and takes 2 hours 40 minutes.

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Stazione Cocconato, Robella, Migliandolo Di Portacomaro, Cerro Tanaro, Motta Di Costigliole, Azzano D'asti, Castell'alfero, Rocca D'arazzo

For the overarching travel overview: Asti.