{"id":9670,"date":"2024-03-01T15:21:40","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T14:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/?page_id=9670"},"modified":"2024-10-07T12:10:24","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T10:10:24","slug":"roero-and-langhe-of-cuneo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/roero-and-langhe-of-cuneo\/","title":{"rendered":"Roero and Langhe of Cuneo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">&lt;&lt;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/northwest-italy\/piedmont\/\">Piedmont<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hilly area in the east of the Province of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/cuneese\/#cuneo\" class=\"ek-link\">Cuneo<\/a> is a region with a long culinary and wine-making tradition. To the north is the region of Roero, centered around the town of Bra, while the rest of this area is known as the Langhe of Cuneo, featuring the city of Alba. This territory is also famous for its beautiful hills dotted with historic villages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"border: 1px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-fd936235-d168-47c6-b5a5-a36ef9562d47\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-47d10afd-f7ab-4d13-a832-5a2dd1e6a683\">Places to see in Roero and the Langhe of Cuneo<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#alba\">Alba<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#alba-cathedral\">Alba Cathedral<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#towers-of-alba\">Towers of Alba<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#federico-eusebio-civic-museum-of-archaeology-and-natural-sciences\">Federico Eusebio Civic Museum of Archaeology and Natural Sciences<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#church-of-san-domenico\">Church of San Domenico<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#bra\">Bra<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#pollenzo-castle\">Pollenzo Castle<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#piazza-caduti-per-la-liberta\">Piazza Caduti per la Libert\u00e0<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#la-zizzola\">La Zizzola<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#cherasco\">Cherasco<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#via-vittorio-emanuele-ii\">Via Vittorio Emanuele II<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#govone\">Govone<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#govone-castle\">Govone Castle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#grinzane-cavour\">Grinzane Cavour<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#grinzane-cavour-castle\">Grinzane Cavour Castle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#la-morra\">La Morra<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#cappella-del-barolo\">Cappella del Barolo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#barolo\">Barolo<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#barolo-castle\">Barolo Castle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#bastia-mondovi\">Bastia Mondov\u00ec<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#church-of-san-fiorenzo\">Church of San Fiorenzo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"alba\"><strong>Alba<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alba is a city in the Province of&nbsp;Cuneo&nbsp;and the most important center in the historical region of the Langhe. The area was initially inhabited by Ligurian tribes, while the current town was founded by the Romans. During the Late Middle Ages, Alba emerged as a free&nbsp;<em>comune<\/em>&nbsp;and saw the construction of numerous towers, some of which are still standing to this day. After being contested for centuries between local powers, the city became a possession of the House of Savoy in 1631. Alba was the capital of its own short-lived republic twice, firstly during the Napoleonic Wars, and again during World War II as one of many small free partisan states. Alba is now famous for its food and wine industry, also hosting the headquarters of Ferrero, one of the largest producers of chocolate and confectionery in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_360eb32f-defa-4635-9936-df7cba465d7d\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"alba-cathedral\"><strong>Alba Cathedral<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as: Cathedral of San Lorenzo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Alba Cathedral (<em>Duomo di Alba<\/em>) is the main religious building of Alba, located in the center of the city. The church was originally erected in Romanesque style in the Late Middle Ages, and later reworked several times, with the addition of Gothic elements and a 19th-century facade. The adorned interior houses various artworks and a beautiful wood-carved chorus made in 1512. A small museum on the history of the cathedral is located underneath the church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Duomo, 1, 12051 Alba CN<br>Coordinates: 44.7008, 8.0362<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/tpzJcacFF3ZVe8Zx5\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_43b8e6e7-f3e8-4645-931e-5e5754299298\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"towers-of-alba\"><strong>Towers of Alba<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>During the Late Middle Ages many towers were erected in Alba, which became known as the &#8220;city with a hundred towers&#8221;. Most of these structures have been demolished but a few have survived to this day, such as <strong>Torre Sineo<\/strong>, <strong>Torre Astesiano<\/strong> and <strong>Torre Bonino<\/strong>, all located around the main square of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour, 1, 12051 Alba CN<br>Coordinates: 44.7008, 8.0352<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/frBoGPAa5k7fDabc7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_83600627-7df9-4d9d-a6cc-5d2119e4c69e\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"federico-eusebio-civic-museum-of-archaeology-and-natural-sciences\"><strong>Federico Eusebio Civic Museum of Archaeology and Natural Sciences<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Federico Eusebio Civic Museum of Archaeology and Natural Sciences (<em>Museo Civico Archeologico e di Scienze Naturali Federico Eusebio<\/em>) is a museum in Alba dedicated to local history and archaeology hosting numerous findings from the region of Langhe. Part of the museum is focused on geology, zoology, and botanics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Vittorio Emanuele, 19, 12051 Alba CN<br>Coordinates: 44.6988, 8.0347<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/MmW122nGTsmu4zTX8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_acdafd6f-49f4-438f-b285-f811f1e1141c\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"church-of-san-domenico\"><strong>Church of San Domenico<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Church of San Domenico is a Romanesque and Gothic church erected in Alba during the Late Middle Ages. It features a beautifully decorated facade and its interiors hosts various frescoes and artworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Teobaldo Calissano, 12051 Alba CN<br>Coordinates: 44.6996, 8.0363<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/r5USf7T6opj8kCuDA\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_52aed655-6085-4257-848c-b65af6b75924\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bra\"><strong>Bra<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bra is a city in the Province of&nbsp;Cuneo&nbsp;located at the foot of the hills in the historical region of Roero. The area near the town was the site of the ancient Roman city of&nbsp;<em>Pollentia<\/em>&nbsp;(now Pollenzo), which was gradually abandoned during the Middle Ages in favor of Bra. Now Bra is the largest city in Roero and it is famous for its food industry.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_b6e3513a-f722-4970-9649-f7b496c6557e\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pollenzo-castle\"><strong>Pollenzo Castle<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Pollenzo is a hamlet near Bra and the site of the ancient Roman city of <em>Pollentia<\/em>. During the Late Middle Ages, a fort was erected here, and in the 19th century it was completely transformed into the modern Pollenzo Castle. The new castle was rebuilt in Gothic Revival style with many rich decorations, and it became one of the residences of the House of Savoy, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Near the castle the new <strong>Church of San Vittore<\/strong> was built in the same style, and it also houses a few artworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, 8, 12042 Pollenzo CN<br>Coordinates: 44.6817, 7.8956<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/aGDvyPvmnxVLNmfa6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_670a760c-69d5-4dd0-a910-c091efa86fb0\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"piazza-caduti-per-la-liberta\"><strong>Piazza Caduti per la Libert\u00e0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Piazza Caduti per la Libert\u00e0 is the main square in Bra, despite its modest size. The plaza is surrounded by some historic buildings, such as the Baroque <strong>Church of Sant&#8217;Andrea<\/strong>, erected in the 17th century and the decorated <strong>Palazzo Comunale<\/strong>, the city hall. <strong>Palazzo Mathis<\/strong> is in front of Palazzo Comunale and it hosts temporary exhibitions, while the nearby <strong>Palazzo Traversa<\/strong>, located just outside the square, features a small museum. A statue of Saint Giuseppe Benedetto Cottolengo, who was born in Bra, adorns the center of the square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Caduti per la Libert\u00e0, 12042 Bra CN<br>Coordinates: 44.6979, 7.8546<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/VChDbUdJjXSCkMpM6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_f129bd5a-ab34-4b83-9b11-9a0db90d53d5\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"la-zizzola\"><strong>La Zizzola<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>La Zizzola is a decorated 19th-century residence located on the hill overlooking Bra. Now used for cultural events, the villa is considered a symbol of the city and, due to its position, it offers a great view over the surrounding area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Strada Fey, 1, 12042 Bra CN<br>Coordinates: 44.7027, 7.8555<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/f7HQXhJtMPSFQfpd6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_9ebe7aa1-39d9-4710-845f-ee57b2ffae25\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cherasco\"><strong>Cherasco<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cherasco is a town located just south of Bra in the Province of Cuneo. It was founded in 1243 and many local powers fought for control over the city, which was ultimately annexed by the Duchy of Savoy. In 1796, an armistice between France and the Kingdom of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/insular-italy\/sardinia\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Sardinia<\/a> was signed in Cherasco.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_5c8884d7-2771-494a-ba1a-c50c526d4426\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"via-vittorio-emanuele-ii\"><strong>Via Vittorio Emanuele II<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Via Vittorio Emanuele II is the main street in Cherasco, running north to south and crossing the entire town. The road is closed by the decorated <strong>Arco del Belvedere<\/strong> and the adjacent <strong>Church of Sant&#8217;Agostino<\/strong> to the north, and <strong>Arco di Porta Narzole<\/strong> to the south, and it hosts many of the city&#8217;s attractions. Among these are the medieval <strong>Civic Tower<\/strong> and the historic <strong>Palazzo Salmatoris<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 12062 Cherasco CN<br>Coordinates: 44.6520, 7.8580<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/UsfQ3ZFFsZgCRctPA\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_15082581-5f67-452d-ae9d-bbc665b7e01f\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"govone\"><strong>Govone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Govone is a small town in the Province of Cuneo, located halfway between Alba and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/astigiano\/#asti\" class=\"ek-link\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/astigiano\/#asti\" class=\"ek-link\">Asti<\/a>. The village is best known for its impressive castle.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_2691d949-028b-4cc3-9280-6708683c0a7b\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"govone-castle\"><strong>Govone Castle<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Govone Castle is a fortified palace located on a hill dominating over Govone. Originally a medieval fortress, it was turned into a noble residence in the 17th century and it later became one of the residences of the Savoy family. The castle hosts several pieces of art and decorations in its many frescoed halls, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Roma, 1, 12040 Govone CN<br>Coordinates: 44.8049, 8.0999<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/bEdwvrUdXb4ficZs6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_54544bf6-db13-45cf-8220-472e1f0a4c0e\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"grinzane-cavour\"><strong>Grinzane Cavour<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Grinzane Cavour is a small town located near Alba in the Province of Cuneo. The village takes part of its name from Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, which was mayor of the town between 1832 and 1849.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_9d8a4dc3-349a-4e39-9ee5-e1eae98d9e93\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"grinzane-cavour-castle\"><strong>Grinzane Cavour Castle<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Grinzane Cavour Castle was built in the Late Middle Ages and it was reworked a few times. During the 19th century, it hosted the statesman Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour during its time as mayor of the town. The castle features some decorated halls and hosts a museum on local history and food production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Castello, 5, 12060 Grinzane Cavour CN<br>Coordinates: 44.6532, 7.9950<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/cZ4FSLNw5MgRAYv47\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_dd03426c-1504-49f3-b54a-895a71a048a3\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"la-morra\"><strong>La Morra<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>La Morra is a small town located on top of a hill among the historical region of Langhe, in the Province of Cuneo. It is known for wine prodcution and for its panoramic view over the surrounding hills. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_1e79409c-8865-4e47-99e9-1ca4c4ef9aed\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cappella-del-barolo\"><strong>Cappella del Barolo<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as: Cappella delle Brunate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cappella del Barolo is a tiny religious building erected in 1914 in the countryside near La Morra and never consecrated. After being abandoned it was restored in 1999 by artists Sol LeWitt and David Tremlett, and painted with vivid colors. Because of its peculiar appearance, it is now a tourist spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Strada Fontanazza, 12064 La Morra CN<br>Coordinates: 44.6281, 7.9450<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Dsef8BsjMcB8k69d9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_27c52b7e-b16a-4dbf-b15e-3d9ed3d229ab\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"barolo\"><strong>Barolo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Barolo is a tiny town located among the hills of Langhe in the Province of Cuneo. The village is at the center of an important wine-production area, and it gives its name to the Barolo wine.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_c27a086e-5c0d-49cc-aa42-43847b56cba8\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"barolo-castle\"><strong>Barolo Castle<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Barolo Castle is a fortified palace originally erected in the Middle Ages in Barolo, and later reworked in the 19th and 20th century. The castle now hosts a series of local museums, most notably one dedicated to the traditional production of the famous local wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: P.za Falletti, 12060 Barolo CN<br>Coordinates: 44.6111, 7.9440<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/5WgoJkwpHavHquPw7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_291e4bea-d700-41a9-9d7b-da34b4b20b02\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bastia-mondovi\"><strong>Bastia Mondov\u00ec<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bastia Mondov\u00ec is a small town located near <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/cuneese\/#mondovi\" class=\"ek-link\">Mondov\u00ec<\/a> in the Province of Cuneo. The village has medieval origins and since the Late Middle Ages its history has been linked to Mondov\u00ec.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_7f6ec0d2-981d-422f-8fb3-d2e2d6270639\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"church-of-san-fiorenzo\"><strong>Church of San Fiorenzo<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Church of San Fiorenzo is a small religious building erected near Bastia Mondov\u00ec in the Late Middle Ages. While it may seem just an unassuming tiny church, its interiors host an impressive series of incredibly well preserved ancient Gothic frescoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: SP126, 12060 Bastia Mondov\u00ec CN<br>Coordinates: 44.4398, 7.9037<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/7TTecziGrBdiNKwt8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt;&lt;&nbsp;Piedmont The hilly area in the east of the Province of Cuneo is a region with a long culinary and wine-making tradition. To the north is the region of Roero, centered around the town of Bra, while the rest of this area is known as the Langhe of Cuneo, featuring the city of Alba. This territory is also famous for its beautiful hills dotted with historic villages. Alba Alba is a city in the Province of&nbsp;Cuneo&nbsp;and the most important center in the historical region of the Langhe. The area was initially inhabited by Ligurian tribes, while the current town was founded by the Romans. During the Late Middle Ages, Alba emerged as a free&nbsp;comune&nbsp;and saw the construction of numerous towers, some of which are still standing to this day. After being contested for centuries between local powers, the city became a possession of the House of Savoy in 1631. Alba was the capital of its own short-lived republic twice, firstly during the Napoleonic Wars, and again during World War II as one of many small free partisan states. Alba is now famous for its food and wine industry, also hosting the headquarters of Ferrero, one of the largest producers of chocolate and confectionery in the world. Alba Cathedral Also known as: Cathedral of San Lorenzo The Alba Cathedral (Duomo di Alba) is the main religious building of Alba, located in the center of the city. The church was originally erected in Romanesque style in the Late Middle Ages, and later reworked several times, with the addition of Gothic elements and a 19th-century facade. The adorned interior houses various artworks and a beautiful wood-carved chorus made in 1512. A small museum on the history of the cathedral is located underneath the church. Address: Piazza Duomo, 1, 12051 Alba CNCoordinates: 44.7008, 8.0362 Google Maps Towers of Alba During the Late Middle Ages many towers were erected in Alba, which became known as the &#8220;city with a hundred towers&#8221;. Most of these structures have been demolished but a few have survived to this day, such as Torre Sineo, Torre Astesiano and Torre Bonino, all located around the main square of the city. Address: Via Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour, 1, 12051 Alba CNCoordinates: 44.7008, 8.0352 Google Maps Federico Eusebio Civic Museum of Archaeology and Natural Sciences The Federico Eusebio Civic Museum of Archaeology and Natural Sciences (Museo Civico Archeologico e di Scienze Naturali Federico Eusebio) is a museum in Alba dedicated to local history and archaeology hosting numerous findings from the region of Langhe. Part of the museum is focused on geology, zoology, and botanics. Address: Via Vittorio Emanuele, 19, 12051 Alba CNCoordinates: 44.6988, 8.0347 Google Maps Church of San Domenico The Church of San Domenico is a Romanesque and Gothic church erected in Alba during the Late Middle Ages. It features a beautifully decorated facade and its interiors hosts various frescoes and artworks. Address: Via Teobaldo Calissano, 12051 Alba CNCoordinates: 44.6996, 8.0363 Google Maps Bra Bra is a city in the Province of&nbsp;Cuneo&nbsp;located at the foot of the hills in the historical region of Roero. The area near the town was the site of the ancient Roman city of&nbsp;Pollentia&nbsp;(now Pollenzo), which was gradually abandoned during the Middle Ages in favor of Bra. Now Bra is the largest city in Roero and it is famous for its food industry. Pollenzo Castle Pollenzo is a hamlet near Bra and the site of the ancient Roman city of Pollentia. During the Late Middle Ages, a fort was erected here, and in the 19th century it was completely transformed into the modern Pollenzo Castle. The new castle was rebuilt in Gothic Revival style with many rich decorations, and it became one of the residences of the House of Savoy, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Near the castle the new Church of San Vittore was built in the same style, and it also houses a few artworks. Address: Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, 8, 12042 Pollenzo CNCoordinates: 44.6817, 7.8956 Google Maps Piazza Caduti per la Libert\u00e0 Piazza Caduti per la Libert\u00e0 is the main square in Bra, despite its modest size. The plaza is surrounded by some historic buildings, such as the Baroque Church of Sant&#8217;Andrea, erected in the 17th century and the decorated Palazzo Comunale, the city hall. Palazzo Mathis is in front of Palazzo Comunale and it hosts temporary exhibitions, while the nearby Palazzo Traversa, located just outside the square, features a small museum. A statue of Saint Giuseppe Benedetto Cottolengo, who was born in Bra, adorns the center of the square. Address: Piazza Caduti per la Libert\u00e0, 12042 Bra CNCoordinates: 44.6979, 7.8546 Google Maps La Zizzola La Zizzola is a decorated 19th-century residence located on the hill overlooking Bra. Now used for cultural events, the villa is considered a symbol of the city and, due to its position, it offers a great view over the surrounding area. Address: Strada Fey, 1, 12042 Bra CNCoordinates: 44.7027, 7.8555 Google Maps Cherasco Cherasco is a town located just south of Bra in the Province of Cuneo. It was founded in 1243 and many local powers fought for control over the city, which was ultimately annexed by the Duchy of Savoy. In 1796, an armistice between France and the Kingdom of Sardinia was signed in Cherasco. Via Vittorio Emanuele II Via Vittorio Emanuele II is the main street in Cherasco, running north to south and crossing the entire town. The road is closed by the decorated Arco del Belvedere and the adjacent Church of Sant&#8217;Agostino to the north, and Arco di Porta Narzole to the south, and it hosts many of the city&#8217;s attractions. Among these are the medieval Civic Tower and the historic Palazzo Salmatoris. Address: Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 12062 Cherasco CNCoordinates: 44.6520, 7.8580 Google Maps Govone Govone is a small town in the Province of Cuneo, located halfway between Alba and Asti. The village is best known for its impressive castle. 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