Discover Quarto: Culture, Routes and Local Traditions

Quarto combines a clearly structured layout with cultural themes, regional routes and vibrant traditions. The town is divided into a lower village and an upper village. For planning your trip, this division provides a simple spatial framework, while the individual sights and experiences appeal to different interests.

Culture between Quarto Inferiore and the surrounding area

The church of San Zenone is located in the Quarto Inferiore district. Another cultural point of reference is the MoC – Museum of Capitolo. It was established to collect, preserve and display objects rediscovered during restoration work, as well as objects historically belonging to the house. The statue of San Secondo is privately kept in the family home.

Outside the immediate town area, there are also destinations with their own distinct character. Arazzeria Scassa is a museum in the vicinity of Quarto. Palazzo Catena is a palace in the vicinity of Quarto. Also in the surrounding area are the Museo Ebraico, a museum, and Palazzo del Seminario, a palace.

Routes and green destinations

For travellers interested in hiking and regional connections, the Sentiero di Papa Francesco is particularly significant: the route passes through Migliandolo and continues to Quarto d’Asti. The connection thus names several places and makes the route a distinct subject for trip planning that combines movement and changes of location.

Parco Monte Rainero, Parco Rio Crosio and Parco Biberach Ander Riss are all parks in the vicinity of Quarto. In the wider region around Quarto, you will also find the Giardini "Maestri Ottavio", a garden. This allows cultural destinations and green spaces to be given different priorities in your personal daily itinerary, without limiting Quarto to just one type of trip.

Traditions in Quarto d’Asti

One of the notable local events is the Palio degli Asini. This is a historic donkey race organised by the Pro Loco of Quarto and held in Quarto. Another recurring tradition in Quarto d’Asti is the Fagiolata di Pentecoste. Both references give trip planning a local focus and show that, alongside museums, churches and routes, traditional events also contribute to the character of the area.

Quarto is therefore suitable for an individually tailored trip in which you can compare cultural sites, regional routes, parks and local traditions. The church of San Zenone in Quarto Inferiore, the Sentiero di Papa Francesco, which runs through Migliandolo to Quarto d’Asti, as well as the destinations in the surrounding area offer different perspectives on the town and its surroundings. The priorities you choose depend on your interest in history, activities, architecture or regional customs.

More destinations to choose from

For further trip planning, you can also consider Cantarana, Boglietto, Soglio, San Matteo, Cossombrato, Cornalea, Canelli and Cortiglione.

For the overarching travel overview: Asti.