Romanesque routes around Asti

Download the ebook format to discover the Romanesque churches in the province of Asti and let yourself be surprised by architectural gems of rare beauty, unsuspected, posted in landscape contexts to admire first as striking blow d eye ’, so by studying, compare and remembered for the wealth of artistic details when multiple tiny, all the more exceptional.

The Romanesque churches are one of the great historical heritage, cultural and artistic della Provincia di Asti, precious testimonies of the middle ages, These little gems are mostly located in the northern part of the province, the territory between the rivers Po and Tanaro which is the Basso Monferrato, an area in the Middle Ages it was crossed by the paths of Via Francigena, along the lines of European pilgrims to Rome and the Holy Land.
Built mostly between the 11th and 12th centuries, they were stopping places during long pilgrimages in the middle ages and were also the churches of the small villages that were located on the beautiful hills of Asti. These jewels were, then, the heart of everyday life.
La storia del Monferrato wanted with the construction of the castles, for defense needs, and the creation of new settlements (for strategic reasons), those small villages were abandoned and the churches were turned into cemetery chapels or churches rural. Some arrived in good condition up to us because were kept in small cemeteries, other, abandoned and completely isolated knolls and hills, have been recently restored. Many retain a sculptural heritage of great value, in some Romanic traces remain and others have reached the present day only ruins: all, however, deserve a visit if not more for the wonderful location within the charming landscape monferrino.
We invite you to discover these enchanting places, fascinating and full of history to enjoy a quiet meditation and a unique and unrepeatable.
Abbazia di Vezzolano to Albugnano
Church of San Lorenzo of Montiglio
Church of San Nazario e Celso in Montechiaro
Church of San Secondo in Cortazzone
Church of the Madonna delle Nevi of Castell ’ Abayomi
Church of San Martino Montafia
Church of San Giorgio in Bagnasco
Church of San Lorenzo in Tigliole
Church of San Marziano of Viarigi
Church of San Vittore at Montemagno