Castello di Annone – Roman traces, Romanesque history and nature

Roman origins and archaeological traces

Castello di Annone originated as a Roman settlement on the Via Fulvia, at the ninth milestone from Asti. The Roman settlement is therefore among the oldest historical references associated with the town and remains closely connected to the Via Fulvia and the reference point of Asti.

On the hill where the castle of Castello di Annone stood, there is evidence of prehistoric activity and interesting archaeological finds. For those interested in culture, the Roman settlement, the Via Fulvia and the former castle site offer distinct historical points of interest. The hill thus connects the memory of the former castle with the prehistoric evidence and archaeological finds present there.

Romanesque church and preserved details

The Parrocchiale di Santa Maria delle Ghiare preserves parts of a Romanesque structure. Its predominant historical period is the 12th century. Remains of Romanesque decoration have been preserved on the right exterior wall. The Romanesque structure and the decoration are different preserved parts of the church; the decorative remains are located on the right exterior wall.

Library and local memory

The Biblioteca Comunale “Pinin Pacòt” is located in the rooms of the former primary school at Via Roma 102 in Castello di Annone. This concretely links the library’s current location, its address and the former use of the rooms.

Pinin Pacòt, also known as Giuseppe Pacotto, died on 16 December 1964 in Castello di Annone. His name is displayed at the Biblioteca Comunale, while his life dates mark a distinct historical memory within the municipality.

Palazzo Medici del Vascello

Palazzo Medici del Vascello is a historical testimony from the late 18th century in Castello di Annone. This palazzo adds a later historical period to the Roman, prehistoric and Romanesque traces. The name Medici del Vascello thus remains associated with the historic building from the late 18th century.

Nature in the Oasi Bosco del Lago

The Oasi Bosco del Lago is rich in wildlife and centuries-old trees. Here, the wildlife and ancient trees together form the natural setting associated with the name Bosco del Lago.

Advance registration with the municipality is recommended for visits to the Oasi Bosco del Lago. If you include the Oasi in your plans, consider this registration a separate step before the visit. For those interested in nature, the Oasi Bosco del Lago therefore remains the specific point of reference for wildlife and centuries-old trees.

Distance and patron saint celebrations

Castello di Annone is located approximately 10 km from Asti. This is an approximate distance and explicitly refers to Asti.

The municipality is associated with patron saint celebrations in honor of Madonna del Carmine on 16 July in 2024 and 2025. Anyone including these celebrations in their travel plans has 16 July as the specific date for both 2024 and 2025.

For the broader travel overview: Asti.

Other places in the same region include San Michele, Calosso, Viarigi, Frinco, Montegrosso D'asti, Olmo Gentile, Castell'alfero and Costigliole Dʼasti.