Castell'Alfero

Last update 30 January 2024

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Landscape

Castell'Alfero lies in the Low Monferrato.

It is about 12 km from the provincial capital, Asti.

Insights

“Presentazione”. Comune di Castell'Alfero, Nov. 27, 2017, www.comune.castellalfero.at.it/it/page/presentazione-2ccb6ac6-8676-47a5-93c9-5357f62a2d9e. Last accessed Jan. 22, 2024.

History

Roman Era

The origins of Castell'Alfero date back to Roman times. Historians have come to these conclusions through the discovery of archaeological finds from the period and by studying the local toponymy.

1189

Asti governs Castell'Alfero. The fact is documented in the Astese Codex.

1386

The territory is granted to Valentina Visconti.

1616

Castell'Alfero is deeply damaged by the army of the Duke of Mantua, at war with the House of Savoy.

1643

The fief enters among the possessions of Alessandro Amico. It is thanks to the Amico family that the Castle of Castell'Alfero, home of the town hall since 1905, takes on its present appearance.

Insights

“Storia”. Comune di Castell'Alfero, Nov. 27, 2017, www.comune.castellalfero.at.it/it/page/storia-2a8abb83-cb77-4613-9474-c151c6e87fee. Last accessed Jan. 22, 2024.

Administration

Food and wine and typical products

Callianetto, a hamlet of Castell'Alfero, is known for the quality of its Piedmontese mixed fry.

In the area it is also possible to taste magnificent wines, including Barbera, Barbera d'Asti and Freisa.

Also hosted in the hamlet is the Rock Aid Ceroankio event, while in April, through the streets of the town, the Living Via Crucis recalls the passion of Christ.

Castell'Alfero's main sport is the tambourine.

To be seen

The village is dominated by the splendid Castle of Amico Counts (Castello dei Conti Amico), also seat of the Town Hall.

In its basement is housed the 'L Ciar Museum (Museo 'L Ciar).

Moreover, worthy of a visit are the Parish Church of Saints Peter and Paul (Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo), the Church of the Most Holy Annunciation (Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata), the splendid Church of Our Lady of the Snows (Chiesa della Madonna della Neve), the Confraternity of the Most Holy Annunciation (Confraternita della Santissima Annunziata), the Ciabot 'd Gianduja, the Rose Garden of the Surprise (Roseto della Sorpresa) and the Big White Red Bench.

Insights

“Presentazione”. Comune di Castell'Alfero, Nov. 27, 2017, www.comune.castellalfero.at.it/it/page/presentazione-2ccb6ac6-8676-47a5-93c9-5357f62a2d9e. Last accessed Jan. 22, 2024.

“Punti di Interesse”. Comune di Castell'Alfero, www.comune.castellalfero.at.it/it/point-of-interests. Last accessed Jan. 22, 2024.

“Sposarsi in castello”. Comune di Castell'Alfero, Nov. 7, 2017, www.comune.castellalfero.at.it/it/page/sposarsi-in-castello. Last accessed Jan. 22, 2024.

“Storia”. Comune di Castell'Alfero, Nov. 27, 2017, www.comune.castellalfero.at.it/it/page/storia-2a8abb83-cb77-4613-9474-c151c6e87fee. Last accessed Jan. 22, 2024.

“Testimonianze d'arte”. Comune di Castell'Alfero, Nov. 27, 2017, www.comune.castellalfero.at.it/it/page/testimonianze-d-arte. Last accessed Jan. 22, 2024.

Curiosity

Castell'Alfero was the birthplace of the creator of the Italian Tricolor, Giovanni Battista De Rolandis.

Insights

“Giovanni Battista De Rolandis.” Wikipedia, L'enciclopedia libera. Jul. 24, 2023, 11:25 UTC. Jan. 22, 2024, 10:48 <//it.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Giovanni_Battista_De_Rolandis&oldid=134610466>.

“Presentazione”. Comune di Castell'Alfero, Nov. 27, 2017, www.comune.castellalfero.at.it/it/page/presentazione-2ccb6ac6-8676-47a5-93c9-5357f62a2d9e. Last accessed Jan. 22, 2024.

Data source

• Synthesis / reprocessing information taken from the institutional website (current and previous versions) of the Municipality of Castell'Alfero — https://www.comune.castellalfero.at.it/
• Cover image source: Comune di Castell'Alfero — https://www.comune.castellalfero.at.it/

Insights

BeWeb - Beni Ecclesiastici in WEB
https://beweb.chiesacattolica.it/

Catalogo Generale dei Beni Culturali
https://catalogo.beniculturali.it/

Centro Interuniversitario di Storia Territoriale "Goffredo Casalis"
https://www.archiviocasalis.it/

• Castell'Alfero
  https://www.archiviocasalis.it/localized-install/biblio/asti/castellalfero

Ente Turismo Langhe Monferrato Roero
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GAL Basso Monferrato Astigiano
https://www.monferratoastigiano.it/

• Comune di Castell'Alfero (AT)
  https://www.monferratoastigiano.it/comune-di-castellalfero-at/

Wikipedia, l'enciclopedia libera.
https://it.wikipedia.org

• Castell'Alfero
  https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castell%27Alfero

Wikipedia, l'enciclopedia libera.
https://it.wikipedia.org

• Castell'Alfero
  https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castell%27Alfero

See also

News from Castell'Alfero

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