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ASTI – FONDAZIONE GUGLIELMINETTI Until June 2nd GUIDO MASTALLONE. DIPINTI In collaboration with the Department of Culture of the Municipality, the anthological exhibition pays tribute to Guido Mastallone: from the second postwar period the painter was active in the naturalistic research of landscape, portrait and plant composition. Opening times: Fri, Sat, Sun 4.30pm-6.30pm At the Eugenio Guglielminetti Museum, in the basements of Palazzo Alfieri, guided tours by the Giovani of the Eugenio Guglielminetti Foundation. Opening times: Sun 3.30pm-6pm; last admission at 5.30pm, no reservation required. Info: www.comune.asti.it; [email protected] ASTI – PALAZZO MAZZETTI Until May 26th NASCITA E RINASCITA. BUON COMPLEANNO PALAZZO MAZZETTI On April 18, 2009, after years of restoration, the civic museum of Palazzo Mazzetti was reopened to the public. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening, temporary exhibitions of paintings from the Museum's deposits will be held. The beautiful history of Asti's museums is told through the portraits of the Ottolenghi family painted by Michelangelo Pittatore: a tribute to Leonetto, the first great patron of Asti. Guided tour on Saturdays at 4.00 pm. Opening times: Tue-Thursday and on Sundays 10 am-7pm, last admission at 6pm. Info: +39 0141 530403; www.palazzomazzetti.eu ASTI – MUSEO DIOCESANO SAN GIOVANNI Until May 5th GIULIO LUCENTE. DINAMISMI DELLA PASSIONE The works by Giulio Lucente, in an exciting balance between figuration and informality, tell visitors the experiences of pain that equate humanity to all other living beings who share the space of Creation. On display, among other works, there is the triptych of the Crucifixion specifically painted for the Diocesan Museum. May 24th – July 28th TRA IL SACRO E LA TERRA Simultaneously with "Rodello Arte" 2019 in the church of the Immacolata di Rodello dedicated to modern sacred art, the most significant works of the previous editions are exhibited at the Diocesan Museum of Asti. Opening times: Fri 3pm-6pm, Sat and Sun 9.30am-1pm and 3pm-7pm. Upon reservation during the week +39 0141 592176 Info: http://museo.sicdat.it ASTI – EX CHIESA DEL GESU’ – MUSEO PALEONTOLOGICO May 18th – June 17th DELTA N.A. ALLA LUCE DEL DESTINO Neva and Alessandro, aka Delta N.A., combining their souls on canvas, began a complex journey that led them to achieve the most complete artistic interpenetration. In their works, on display in numerous art galleries in Italy and abroad, the depth of human soul, perceived by the twofold gaze of their hearts, is enhanced by a shared and original expressive modality. Opening times: Mon-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat and Sun 11am-6pm. Closed on Tuesdays. Info: www.museodeifossili.org ASTI – PALAZZO MAZZOLA May 3rd – March 31st, 2020 1929-1935: SETTE ANNI DI GLORIA. LA SUPERBA RINASCITA DELLA CORSA DEL PALIO On the eve of San Secondo’s feast, a new exhibition is inaugurated at the Palio Museum in Palazzo Mazzola and it is dedicated to the period in which Vincenzo
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Buronzo, the then mayor of Asti, brought the Palio back to life. Of those editions we remember the splendid posters made by the painter Ottavio Baussano. Opening times: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, Tue and Thu also 3pm-5.30pm; Sat and Sun 10am-1pm/4pm-7pm. Info: +39 0141 399 339; www.comune.asti.it
ALBUGNANO - VEZZOLANO Until May 5th ANNA VOLPE PERETTA Exhibition at the Abbey of Vezzolano with paintings by Anna Volpe Peretta, a painter who was born in Asti but lives in Turin; the works of art are dedicated to the Romanesque churches of the Asti area and aim to instill the viewer the evocative atmosphere of those places ...” where nature and architecture rich in history and beauty blend with harmony ... ". Opening times: Tue – Sun 10am-6pm Info: +39 333 13565812; www.turismoincollina.it COSTIGLIOLE D’ASTI Until June 30th MASSIMO BERTOLINI – MAGMA – IL DESTINO DELLA FORMA E LA SCULTURA COME IMPRONTA DEL NOSTRO DIVENIRE New exhibition at the Castle in Costigliole d’Asti dedicated to the Tuscan sculptor Massimo Bertolini with works of art made with marble, wood, iron, rope and terracotta. The solo exhibition has seven sections and some halls are dedicated to drawings and documents about important artistic events he was the protagonist of. Opening times: Sat 4pm-7.30pm, Sun 10am -12.30 pm and 4pm-7.30pm. Info: +39 348 1387521 MONCALVO – MUSEO CIVICO Until June 30th STEFANO ICARDI – IL PITTORE DI CANELLI 1875-1953 Exhibition at the Civic Museum in Moncalvo dedicated to Stefano Icardi. Born in Caserta in 1875, he lived in Canelli where he died in 1953. An eclectic artist, he approached the best Piedmontese tradition of the early twentieth century. His artistic vocation extended to music as well: he was a multi-instrumentalist and accompanied on the piano the silent movies screened in the halls of Nizza Monferrato and Acqui Terme. Opening times: Sat – Sun 10am-6pm For information and visits during the week only for groups (upon reservation): +39 327 7841338; [email protected] NIZZA MONFERRATO – PALAZZO CROVA - GALLERIA ART’900 COLLEZIONE DAVIDE LAJOLO Until June 30th MASSIMO BERTOLINI - CORPI NELLO SPAZIO Simultaneously with the exhibition held at the Costigliole Castle, at the Art'900 Gallery Massimo Bertolini presents his stylized, mythical and mysterious male and female bodies molded with different types of material (from wood to terracotta, from bronze to marble) offering us a sensation of ambiguous intersection between finite and infinite with forms of substantial beauty, without neglecting the civil commitment. Opening times: Tue-Sat 9.30am-12.30pm and 3pm-7.30pm, Sun 10am-1pm and 2pm-7pm. Info: www.davidelajolo.it
PIEA - CASTELLO Until May 5th IL NARCISO INCANTATO Forty thousand ornamental bulbous plants in the centuries-old park as well as guided tours to the rooms of the castle enriched in exhibitions, precious objects and memorabilia on display, book presentations and other events. Opening times: Mon-Fri 2.00pm-7pm; Sat, Sun, holidays 10.30am-7pm Info: +39 327 7055413; +39 392 6194165; www.castellodipiea.com ASTI - TEATRO ALFIERI Until May 18th THEATRE SEASON 2018/19 The Season ends on Saturday 18th at 9pm with “Beethoven Concerto” performed by the Simphony Orchestra of Asti. Info: +39 0141 399057; +39 0141 399040; www.comune.asti.it
SAN DAMIANO D’ASTI May 9th THEATRE SEASON 2018/2019 “FARSE, COMMEDIANTI E SUONATORI” The season at Nuovo Foro Boario ends with the Spring Concert performed by the artists of the Teatro Regio of Turin; the concert is an event of the "Regio Itinerante" festival. Appointment at 9.00 pm. Info: Arte & Tecnica Association +39 0141 1720695; +39 373 8695116; www.arte-e-tecnica.it; [email protected]
ASTI – ARCHIVIO DI STATO Until June 13th CONVERSAZIONI DEL GIOVEDÌ IN ARCHIVIO DI STATO DI ASTI – CHIACCHERATE DI STORIA E DI ARTE Conversations held by speakers from Asti but not only, dealing with topics such as history of art, habits and fashion as well as the history of the nobles families whose archives are kept in Asti State Archive. On May 23rd at 5pm, “In Asti e nel mondo. Un ebreo al Cairo: Raffaele Ottolenghi (1860-1917), il sionista critico”: Marco Dolermo will talk about Raffaele Ottolenghi. Free admission, admission subject to availability. Info: [email protected] ASTI Until May 17th LE SFIDE DELLA FEDE 2019 The festival with shows and meetings dealing with spiritual challenges and culture of our time proposes, on Friday 7th at 9pm at the Chiesa della Confraternita della SS. Trinità e Sant’Evasio, “Una lauda per frate Francesco”, a tribute to Saint Francis of Assisi performed by the actor Eugenio Allegri and the musician Ramberto Ciammarughi. Info: +39 339 2532921; www.teatrodegliacerbi.it ASTI – ISTITUTO MUSICALE G.VERDI Until December 28th CONCERTI DEL POMERIGGIO ALMA Music Association offers, every month at 4.30pm, pleasant music events. On Saturday, May 25th “In compagnia di Chopin, Rachmaninoff e…le note del Concerto di Varsavia” performed by the piano players A.M. Cigoli and G.D. Pagano. Info: [email protected] ASTI May 15th and 30th ANTEPRIME PASSEPARTOUT Two important events anticipate the Festival in June which will be dedicated to the moon landing, fifty years later: on 15th at Alfieri Theater "La notte della luna" by RAI 3 Piemonte with Jan Gawronski; on Thursday, May 30th, at the Library, the meeting “Luigi che venne dalla luna ovvero come fu che un omino miope divenne Ghirri” Info: www.passepartoutfestival.it ASTI May 11th – 26th A.S.T.I. FEST – FESTIVAL DELL’ARCHITETTURA ASTIGIANO Third edition for the festival that focuses on the territory and the city, identifies opportunities, resources and criticalities and looks at virtuous actions. This year’s theme will be "La città di transizione” (the transition city). The events, whose aim is to share ideas and experiences, will range from the presentation of books to storytelling, to more technical conferences, exhibitions and walks. Info and program on: www.astifest.it; + 39 0141 557333; [email protected] CASTAGNOLE DELLE LANZE From May 1st APERTURA TORRE BALLADA DI SAN ROBERT Tours to the Parco della Rimembranza and the panoramic tower with an itinerary dedicated to the versatile count and his scientific studies. The visits will continue on Sundays and holidays from 3pm to 6pm, until October Info: +39 335 8489162; www.torrepaoloballadadisaintrobert.it IN THE PROVINCE OF ASTI Until October 6th APERTURA CHIESE RETE ROMANICA DI COLLINA On the first Sunday of every month, opening of the Romanesque churches joining the
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event. Opening times: 10am-12.30pm and 3-6pm. Info: +39 333 1365812; www.turismoincollina.it VINCHIO May 25th ULISSE SULLE COLLINE Poetry, nature, music, art, excellent wine…. to enjoy everything don’t miss the appointment at 3pm at the Cantina di Vinchio: a walk enlivened with readings, meetings and final tasting that retraces the literary itinerary of Davide Lajolo “Il mare verde” Info: +39 0141 950903; www.davidelajolo.it
ASTI – PALAZZO MAZZETTI May 12th PALAZZO MAZZETTI FOR KIDS “Corolle in rosa per la mamma!”, event dedicated to Mother’s Day. Children from 4 to 12 years of age will make a thematic decoration and, at the end, will celebrate with their mothers. Start at 3.30pm. May 18th SPECIALE PICCOLISSIMI (1 -3 years of age) “Scukture e formine”, at 4.30pm, is a workshop during which children will learn how to shape mouldable paste by using coloured molds. Info and reservations: Fondazione Asti Musei +39 0141 530403; [email protected] ASTI – MUSEO DEI FOSSILI May 11th POMERIGGI DI SCIENZA The interesting cycle of educational initiatives ends with the Robotics workshop dedicated to children attending secondary schools. Info and reservations: +39 0141 592091; +39 339 3880614; [email protected] May 26th TRACCE VICINE DI MARI LONTANI A day dedicated to families among the fossils of the Museum and those in the Valleandona Nature Reserve. Meeting at 10am at the ticket office of the Fossil Museum. Info and reservations: +39 340 3506539; www.museodeifossili.org; [email protected] SAN PAOLO SOLBRITO May 18th and 19th SAN PAOLO SOLBRITO DAY A weekend dedicated to “history”: on Saturday evening, a typical medieval dinner to welcome the Crusader and, on Sunday at 5pm, an interesting historical parade. Info: +39 347 9664747 ASTI May 10th and 11th WINE STREET TASTING This event, running from 7 pm to midnight, is organized by the Associazione CreATive: a chance to savour food and wines in wine bars, restaurants, delicatessens and bars of the historical centre. An opportunity to taste traditional wines and flavours as well as to explore historical and lesser-known places of the city. Info: www.creativeasti.com; [email protected]; +39 335 1410833 ASTI – Frazione Variglie May 18th and 19th WEEKEND DELLA FRICIA On Saturday for dinner and on Sunday for lunch the real Piedmontese fritto misto (a mixture of fried meat, entrails, vegetables) cooked by the cooks of the Pro Loco Association of Variglie can be tasted. Info and reservations: +39 0141 208546; +39 334 3759330
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ASTI May 31st – June 2nd GUSTADOM E MERCA’ DEJ BUSIARD In the shadow of the majestic Gothic Cathedral, in the courtyards and in the secret gardens of the historical palaces, a food and wine itinerary with many tasty proposals (also gluten free), organized by the Palio Comitee of the Rione Cattedrale. On Friday May 31st and on Saturday 1st, the event starts at 8pm; on Sunday, Mercà dej Busiard (street market) and, at 12noon, Gran Agnolottata. Tours to the museums of the districts are on schedule too. Info: www.rionecattedrale.com; www.gustadom.it AGLIANO TERME May 24th and 25th BARBERAUNPLUGGED On May 24th and 25th, the Barbera will be the protagonist in Agliano Terme. Two evenings dedicated to food&wine and music: visitors will discover the Barbera wines produced in Agliano Terme paired with the best dishes of the Piedmontese tradition and accompanied by live music performed by acoustic bands. Info: www.barbera-agliano.com CASTAGNOLE DELLE LANZE May 1st – 5th 41 ̂FESTA DELLA BARBERA: DI CORTILE IN CORTILE In the courtyards of the historical centre, among 17th-century buildings and in the alleys leading to “colourful” porticoes and winding past the most evocative nooks and crannies, visitors can taste typical traditional dishes and the best Barbera wines while being entertained by music, concerts and traveling folk-music groups. Bike and guided tours are on schedule too. Info: Municipality +39 0141 875626 / 875600; www.festadellabarbera.it; www.eventilanze.it CASTAGNOLE MONFERRATO May 10th – 12th FESTA DEL RUCHE’ At Tenuta della Mercantile an event dedicated to the characteristic and unique Ruchè wine produced in Castagnole Monferrato and in the neighbouring villages. A conference, tastings of typical products, food&wine, music entertainment and a walk in the vineyards are on schedule. Info: Go Wine +39 0173 364631; www.gowinet.it CASTELNUOVO BELBO May 26th CAMMINATA ENOGASTRONOMICA A pleasant walk in the vineyards of the Unesco hills with refreshment stand and lunch. Info: 39 0141799155; +39 347 3805200; +39 347 6489004; www.comune.castelnuovobelbo.at.it CASTELLERO May 5th NOCCIOLONGA – 4th edition Would you like to have a nice walk, eat typical dishes and learn more about the hazelnut of Castellero? Appointment at 8.30am: 7 kilometers in the hills, among hazelnut trees, with 8 tasty stop-offs from breakfast to dessert. Info and registrations: +39 328 4788008; +39 335 6043760; [email protected] CELLARENGO May 18th and 19th A FURMAGIA’ On Saturday at 8pm and on Sunday at 7.30pm, double appointment in Piazza Castelvecchio: a rich menu dedicated to cheese, from appetizer to dessert, accompanied by excellent wines. And after the abundant meal, disco dance on Saturday and ballroom dance on Sunday. Info: +39 339 2879398; [email protected] CESSOLE May 19th SAGRA DELLE FRITTELLE Street market, delicious and fragrant pancakes, tours to the historical center. Info: www.comune.cessole.at.it
COCCONATO May 19th COCCOCHEESE From 10am to 7pm, the tasty event dedicated to cheeses and typical food&wine is back. Tasting stalls will invade the historical center presenting an interesting selection of cheeses and other typical and "complementary" products to taste and buy. Moreover, wines and food&wine workshops. Info: +39 0141 907007; [email protected] MARETTO May 25th and 26th SAGRA DELL’UVA FIORITA Two days to celebrate the vineyards in bloom with wine tastings, typical products, entertainment for children and adults. Info: Pro Loco Maretto +39 335 8047180; +39 335 7353049 NIZZA MONFERRATO May 11th and 12th NIZZA E’ BARBERA Nizza is a town but it is also the designation for the area that produces the Barbera d'Asti DOCG wine (Barbera d’Asti with Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin). At Foro Boario exhibition area, visitors can buy a tasting glass and taste the Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza as well as all other types of Barbera DOCG produced in Piedmont by wineries and cantine sociali (cooperative wineries). In the beautiful historical centre and the 18th-century Palazzo Crova, opportunity to taste Barbera wines paired with typical local dishes. Bike tours, historical train, music and a spinning masterclass in Piazza Garibaldi are on schedule too. Info: Enoteca Regionale di Nizza Monferrato +39 0141 793350; Comune – Ass. Agricoltura +39 0141 720507; www.nizzaebarbera.wine PASSERANO MARMORITO – FRAZIONE PRIMEGLIO May 4th and 5th SAGRA DELL’AGNOLOTTO Fifteenth edition for the festival dedicated to homemade agnolotti. On Sunday, street market with typical products, attractions for children and, in the afternoon, a walk to discover the village and its surroundings. Info: Pro Loco +39 339 7519679 SAN MARTINO ALFIERI May 12th SBARBATELLE, GIOVANI GEMME RADICI PROFONDE (young buds, deep roots) The event, organized by the Italian Sommelier Association, presents more than 60 young wine producers from Piedmont and beyond, united by a great passion for the vineyard and wine cellar, and heirs to the great names in wines. The park and Orangerie of the splendid Marchesi Alfieri castle will host the tasting stands of the “sbarbatelle”, masterclasses on Amarone and Aglianico del Vulture, meetings with the producers, music, art in the park, live cooking and three tasting workshops. Info: www.aispiemonte.it SESSAME May 5th - 6th SAGRA DEL RISOTTO The almost 100-year-old food festival will start at 12noon with the traditional non-stop risotto accompanied by wine and mixed boiled meat. All day long, Fiera dell’Artigianato (craft fair), typical products and donkey rides for children with Asintrekking. On Monday 6th, from 8pm, “Risottino” will be served. Info: +39 328 8253377 VILLAFRANCA D’ASTI May 31st – June 2nd BIRRINVILLA Craft beers, food and music but not only; on Friday, Saturday and Sunday music entertainment, street market dedicated to handicrafts and Bonsaj, entertainment for children, a ranch with donkeys, a walk to discover the hills surrounding the village and much more. Info: +39 335 7006717; +39 333 9563978; [email protected]
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VILLANOVA D’ASTI May 18th and 19th FESTA DI PRIMAVERA An event to "welcome spring" with tastings of local specialties, dancing and typical street market in the beautiful center of the "historical" Villanova. Info: +39 334 3815712; +39 339 1132950 VINCHIO-VAGLIO SERRA E I CASOTTI DELL’UNESCO May 1st PICNIC NEL CASOTTO – 5th Edition Street market with asparagi and typical products, guided tours of the wine cellar, the fields where asparagi are cultivated and vineyards. By purchasing a picnic basket for 2 people containing a bottle of excellent wine you can decide to have lunch in the vineyards or in the enchanting Parco della Val Sarmassa (park) as well as in the green park of the wine cooperative. Tastings in the afternoon, a Super Trenino (a trackless train) to discover the Unesco zone and Ragliobus with donkeys for children! Info: +39 0141 950903; [email protected]; www.vinchio.com May 5th SAGRA DELL’ASPARAGO SARACENO – 43rd Edition A sumptuous asparagus-based lunch from 12noon accompanied by the wines from the wine cooperative. Info: +39 347 1152747; [email protected]
IN THE VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES OF THE PROVINCE OF ASTI Until December RITORNO ALLA FIERA The ancient and traditional fairs of the Monferrato hills restart in spring. On schedule: on May 1st “Contrade del Freisa” in Buttigliera d’Asti will celebrate local wine; on 11th and 12th in Villafranca d’Asti “Maiale d’Autore”; on 25th and 26th in Montemagno “Pane al Pane”; on May 31st and June 1st “Asino Vola tra piazza e cortili” in Calliano. Info and programs: www.astiturismo.it ASTI – PIAZZA CAMPO DEL PALIO May 23rd – 26th EUROPA IN FESTA Like every year, Piazza Campo del Palio hosts for four days the colors, flavors and aromas of many European countries. Info: +39 0141 592640; www.confesercenti.at.it ASTI – PARCO DELLA RESISTENZA May 5th FLORART The event dedicated to flowers is back in the central and historical park “Parco della Resistenza”: flowers and plants on display, garden furniture, artistic parades, exhibition of painting and sculpture. Info: www.comune.asti.it ASTI May 31st STRAASTI - 34th Edition Start at 8.30pm in Piazza Alfieri for the most loved sports event in Asti. Special attention will be given to children with playground in the square and facilitated registrations. Music and dance will follow. Registrations open from May 13th.
Info: www.albatroscomunicazione.it MONASTERO BORMIDA May 12th GIRO DELLE 5 TORRI During this long walk visitors can explore the Langa Astigiana and its ancient lookout towers with breath-taking views and small villages such as San Giorgio Scarampi, Olmo Gentile, Roccaverano... and, on arrival, polenta with side dishes and music at the medieval castle of Monastero Bormida. Info: +39 348 6623354; [email protected] TIGLIOLE D’ASTI EVENTI LIPU On May 5th at 3.00pm, Feast of Lipu Oasis with workshops and guided tours. On 12th at
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ASTITURISMO - Direction Piazza Alfieri 33 - 14100 Asti Tel. +39 0141 353034 Fax +39 0141 356140 ASTI - TOURIST OFFICE Piazza Alfieri 34 - 14100 Asti Tel. +39 0141 530357 Fax +39 0141 538200 Canelli Tourist Office Via G. B. Giuliani 29 - 14053 Canelli Tel. +39 0141 820280 Fax +39 0141 820255 Castell’Alfero Tourist Office Piazza Castello - 14033 Castell’Alfero Tel. +39 0141 406611 Fax +39 0141 406606
Castelnuovo Don Bosco Tourist Office Piazza Dante 54 - 14022 Castelnuovo Don Bosco Tel. +39 333 1365812 Cocconato Tourist Office Piazza Cavour 22 - 14023 Cocconato Tel. +39 0141 600076 Fax +39 0141 907677 Costigliole d’Asti Tourist Office Via Roma 13 - 14055 Costigliole d’Asti Tel. +39 0141 961850 Incisa Scapaccino Tourist Office Piazza Ferraro 10 - 14045 Incisa Scapaccino Tel. +39 3441114522 Orari di apertura: da definire
Moncalvo Tourist Office Piazza Antico Castello 1 - 14036 Moncalvo Tel. +39 0141 916467 Fax +39 0141 923677 Montiglio Monferrato Tourist Office Via Gianotti 9 - 14026 Montiglio Monferrato Cell. +39 391 7277165 Cell. +39 335 6915703 Nizza Monferrato Tourist Office Piazza Garibaldi 80 - 14049 Nizza Monferrato Tel/Fax +39 0141 727516 Villafranca d’Asti Tourist Office Via Roma 48 - 14018 Villafranca d’Asti Tel. +39 0141 943885
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ANTIQUE MARKETS Moncalvo: May 5th Nizza Monferrato:
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3pm, Giornata delle Api (day of the bees) with walks and activities; on 26th, Camminata Tigliolese (walk). Info: www.lipuat.com VIGLIANO D’ASTI May 19th SU E GIÙ PER LE COLLINE DEL MARE A nice walk on the seabed will touch us and make us think about the passing of time and the prehistoric inhabitants of these "sea hills". At the end, for those who want, a fundraising lunch (upon reservation). May 26th TRIATHLON DEL BOSCAIOLO Real "Olympics" for skilled chainsaw operators who can create splendid works of art with wood. A fair with agricultural machinery and vintage tractors is on schedule too. The cooks will cook a typical lunch for the participants and the visitors. Info: +39 347 2740315; www.prolocodivigliano.it The festivities of the Patron Saint of Asti begin on Saturday, May 4th at 9.30pm, with the Corteo Storico, the historical night procession starting out from Piazza Cattedrale; in Piazza San Secondo, at 10pm, Giuramento dei Rettori, the solemn oath of the Rectors followed by the Stima del Palio, the evocative medieval ceremony during which “estimators” representing the ancient Weavers and Merchants Guild evaluate the cloth of the Palio(prize). Solemn Mass on Sunday 5th and traditional fireworks display on the banks of the Tanaro river on Monday 6th (evening). On Tuesday 7th, Offering of the Palio to the Collegiate Church of San Secondo and the “Minestra dei Poveri”, the soup for the poor distributed to citizens. Fiera Carolingia (historical street market) on Wednesday 8th. On Saturday 11th, Paliotto degli Sbandieratori (flag waver competition) in Piazza San Secondo and, on Sunday 12th, Sbandierata del Santo performed by young musicians and flag wavers. On Sunday 19th, in Piazza Statuto, Concerto di San Secondo, concert performed by the music band of Asti. From May 4th to 12th, in Piazza Campo del Palio, amusement park and Fiera di San Secondo (fair) with various thematic areas: from residential construction to home furnishing, from objects and handicrafts to wellness solutions, from car and motorcycle dealers to garden furniture. Free admission. Opening times: Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun, 10am-11pm, Mon, Thu, Fri 5pm-11pm. Info: www.comune.asti.it
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