Villanova d'Asti

Villanova d'Asti brings together sacred art, historic architecture, green countryside and bus connections. If you are looking for a hotel in Villanova d'Asti, first consider which of these themes matter most to your stay. Churches, towers, the surrounding area and bus routes offer different points of reference for planning.

Church art and its historical markers

The Chiesa di San Martino houses paintings by Moncalvo depicting the Nativity and the Immaculate Conception. Carlo Pellagata created the main altar in 1777. Thus, the subject matter and a specific date appear side by side: the motifs describe the paintings' content, while the year dates the altar.

The origins of the Pievania of San Pietro date back to around 1200. The Chiesa di San Pietro also contains two valuable paintings by Moncalvo from 1600. The Santuario della Beata Vergine delle Grazie was consecrated and opened for worship on 14 August 1870. The chronology therefore ranges from around 1200 to the paintings of 1600, the altar of 1777 and the opening of the Santuario in 1870. These dates refer to different church features: the origins of the Pievania, the paintings, the altar and the opening of the Santuario.

Palazzo and towers

The Palazzo De Robertis is located in a former Franciscan monastery and features monastic porticoes. This combination links the building's former use with one of its architectural features. The Torre civica rises above the historic centre of Villanova d'Asti, while the two Bicocche stand as watchtowers in the open countryside around the town. Their settings are therefore distinct: the historic centre on one hand, and the open countryside on the other.

Green hilly countryside

Around Villanova d'Asti, farmsteads and country estates are interspersed across gently rolling green hills. Green, lush fields also shape the surrounding landscape. The agricultural properties and fields complement the churches and towers with a rural focus. If you would like to take the landscape into account alongside individual buildings when planning your trip, you can consider the townscape and surrounding area as different aspects of the destination.

Infiorata di Villanova d'Asti

Preparations for the Infiorata di Villanova d'Asti take place on the night before the event, and volunteers of all ages carry them out. This participation makes the community's preparations a distinct aspect of the event. If you are planning your trip around an edition of the Infiorata, check the event dates in advance.

Bus routes and places served

Bus route 154, Circolare Villanova, serves Villanova d'Asti Stazione, Villanova d'Asti paese and Valfenera. Route 46, Villanova–Chieri, serves Villanova d'Asti, San Paolo Solbrito, Dusino San Michele, Valfenera, Riva presso Chieri and Chieri. Both routes serve Villanova d'Asti and Valfenera; only route 154 lists Stazione and paese separately. Check the timetables before travelling.

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For the regional travel overview: Asti.