Discover Cantarana

Cantarana offers several starting points for planning a trip: historic churches and buildings, walking and cycling trails, and a connection to natural history. A local sagra is another distinctive feature of the town. If you are looking for a hotel, these themes can help you decide what to focus on during your stay. Culture, outdoor activities and natural history are different interests to consider.

Churches and historic buildings

Cantarana’s current parish church was built in 1695 by Antonio Casto and dedicated to Saint Dorothy. Its bell tower is almost 50 metres tall and is described as one of the most imposing bell towers in the province of Asti. The Church of San Nazario acquired its present appearance through a renovation in 1786.

The historic heritage also includes Palazzaccio, an old residence of the Malabaila family. The buildings can be distinguished by various features: the parish church is notable for its construction date, builder and dedication; San Nazario for its renovation; and Palazzaccio for its connection to the Malabaila family. The churches and former residence thus offer different historical points of interest, without suggesting that they belong to the same period or building history.

Walking and cycling routes

For outdoor activities, Cantarana has routes with different names and classifications. The options range from Nordic walking and hiking to excursion routes and a cycling route:

• “Palazzasso” and “Bonoma-Torrazzo” are Nordic walking routes.
• “Cantarana-Longaria” is a hiking route.
• The excursion routes include “La Via dell'Acqua,” “Cantarana e i percorsi religiosi” and “Cantarana-Barrano.”
• “Cantarana-Villafranca d'Asti” is a cycling route.

To narrow down your options, start by considering the type of activity: would you like to go on foot or by bike? Then you can choose based on the route and its name. Check route conditions before setting out, especially if you are planning your day around a specific trail.

Fossils and natural history

Cantarana’s natural history includes fossil remains of dolphins and mastodons. There are also fossil-bearing outcrops in the municipal area. A fossil-bearing outcrop is a geological site where fossil-containing rock is visible at the surface.

These two aspects offer different ways to explore the subject of fossils: the remains identify specific groups of animals, while the term “outcrop” describes a geological formation. Natural history thus adds another perspective on Cantarana alongside its churches and routes. You can take this into account when planning if you are interested in fossils and geology.

Local cuisine for the patron saint’s festival

Local food culture is also connected with the patron saint’s festival. It includes a sagra featuring agnolotto and tinca in carpione. This culinary tradition adds another aspect of the town to its architectural and natural history. If you would like to plan your trip around the patron saint’s festival, check the dates for your travel year in advance.

Find a hotel in Cantarana

When looking for a hotel in Cantarana, you can start by considering what you would like your stay to focus on: church history and historic buildings, walking or cycling routes, fossils, or festival cuisine. This lets you begin planning with the interests that bring you to the town, then move on to comparing specific hotel offers.

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