Agliano Terme among Vineyards, Culture and Thermal History

Agliano Terme among Vineyards and Culture: Landscape and History

Agliano Terme combines vineyard landscapes, historic buildings, cultural centers and thermal history. The vineyard landscape follows the regular, harmonious slopes and forms an orderly pattern across the hills. Six hill routes run between these slopes; the Percorso della Barbera passes through vineyards and cherry-tree landscapes. At first glance, Agliano Terme is therefore defined by its hills and winegrowing.

Six Hill Routes through the Wine Landscape of Agliano Terme

The six hill routes of Agliano Terme are 36 kilometers long in total and include stages in hamlets as well as at wineries producing Barbera. The total length refers to all six routes together, not to each individual route. For a specific hike, horseback ride or bike tour, the selected route is therefore the relevant basis for planning. The stages in hamlets and at wineries producing Barbera also anchor the routes in the settlements and in local winegrowing.

The landscape around Agliano Terme can be explored on foot, on horseback or by bicycle. Anyone wishing to explore the slopes of Agliano Terme can choose between a walking tour, a horseback ride and a bike tour.

The Percorso della Barbera: Five Color-Coded Circular Routes

The Percorso della Barbera comprises five color-coded circular routes through vineyards and cherry-tree landscapes. The color coding distinguishes the five circular routes from one another and makes orientation easier when choosing within this selection of trails.

Churches from Different Construction Periods in Agliano Terme

The parish church of San Giacomo Apostolo was built around the middle of the 16th century in the Gothic style. The Church of San Michele was built in the final years of the 17th century and the early years of the 18th century. Today, it has been deconsecrated and is used as a multifunctional cultural center. The two churches thus belong to different construction periods and also have different functions.

Torre dell'Acquedotto and BAart in Agliano Terme

The Torre dell'Acquedotto is a reconstruction of the tower of the old castle of Agliano Terme, which was destroyed in the 17th century. The Torre is also a viewpoint. BAart, a cultural center in Agliano Terme, opened on May 21, 2022.

Thermal History with a Timeline in Agliano Terme

A thermal spring in Agliano Terme was discovered in a field around 1770. In 2022, Fons salutis was one of two active thermal facilities in Agliano Terme. The Fons-Salutis facility is located on Via alle Fontane in the countryside just beyond the historic center of Agliano Terme. For orientation in the town, the indication that it is just beyond the historic center is as important as the street name Via alle Fontane.

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