Azzano d'Asti: History, Festivals and Hilly Landscape

Azzano d'Asti represents sacred history, local festival culture, tamburello and a distinctive hilly landscape.

Parish church, apse and former castle site

The parish church of San Giacomo Apostolo was built on the site of the former castle of Azzano d'Asti. It also preserves the medieval apse of an older building dedicated to Santo Stefano.

This picture is complemented by the Cappella di San Rocco. It is dedicated to Saint Roch, who is regarded as the patron saint against the plague. For your cultural and historical orientation, the view therefore extends from the former castle to the veneration of Saint Roch.

San Bartolomeo since 952 and documented history

The San Bartolomeo Abbey has been documented since 952. San Bartolomeo is also referred to as a monastery. The small abbey is connected, in a documented historical context, with a castle, chapels, a forest and all associated lands. San Bartolomeo thus brings a historical connection reaching far back into the history of the town.

San Giacomo Festival: Braciolata, Pizza in Piazza and Tamburello

The patronal festival of San Giacomo takes place on the last Sunday in July. In the evening, a Braciolata barbecue festival with traditional music is held in Piazza Alfieri. Pizza in Piazza is likewise a deeply rooted tradition as part of the San Giacomo celebrations.

The patronal festival also includes a tamburello match in memory of the local champion Ardingo Garetto. In September, Azzano d'Asti takes part in the „Sagre Astigiane“ festival in the city of Asti. This includes a festival parade that brings to life the period of the monks of the former San Bartolomeo Abbey. An annual gathering of the community of the „11 Azzano d'Italia“ is also part of the local tradition.

Sandy hills, waterways and a sporting tamburello tradition

Azzano d'Asti lies among sandy hills on a clay-based foundation crossed by streams and rivers. This landscape adds a distinctive accent alongside the history of the churches and festivals.

Azzano d'Asti also has an old sporting tradition in tamburello. The sports ground is dedicated to Costanzo Garetto.

Choose a hotel in Azzano d'Asti based on your interests

If you are looking for a hotel in Azzano d'Asti, you can use these focal points as a personal decision-making aid: San Giacomo and San Bartolomeo for cultural and historical interest, the patronal festival and Pizza in Piazza for local traditions, and the hills for a landscape-focused trip. This allows you to align your accommodation choice with the type of stay you want, without reducing the town to just one theme.

More places for your trip to Italy around Asti

More places for your trip to Italy: Baglio, San Marzanotto, Baldichieri D'asti, Castelnuovo Calcea, Villafranca D'asti, Montafia, Villanova d'Asti, Grazzano Badoglio

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