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モナステロ・ボルミダ城は、防御施設としてではなく、1050年頃にフルトゥアリア修道院から来た修道士たちによって設立されたベネディクト会修道院として誕生しました。彼らは、サラセン人の襲撃によって荒廃した土地を開墾するために、アラムッチ侯爵によって招かれました。今日でも見られる高さ27メートルの塔は、元々は鐘楼であり、南側の塔から数メートルの距離を流れる川が、この建物の非軍事的な性格を裏付けています。1393年にベネディクト会修道士たちは修道院を去り、封建時代の歴史が始まりました。封建領地は、15世紀に最初の防御施設を追加して城に変えたデル・カレット侯爵家のものとなりました。この建物は、内庭を持つ四角形の構造で、複数の側面から塔で保護されており、かつての鐘楼とは小さな吊り橋で結ばれています。南側のファサードには、石柱のある2つのアーチを持つルネサンス様式のロッジアが見られます。内部では、17世紀に改築された主階の部屋には、モザイクの床と、花柄や幾何学模様のフレスコ画が描かれたヴォールト天井やリブ・ヴォールト天井が保存されています。その後、城はデッラ・ローヴェレ家、次いでジェノヴァのポッレリ家を経て、最終的に1880年から市の所有となりました。現在、見学可能で、地域の「オープン・キャッスル」サーキットに含まれています。

Beautiful old arched bridge.

"Castle" of Monastero Bormida Place of tourist, historical, architectural and cultural interest Piazza Castello, 1, 14058 Monastero Bormida AT http://www.comune.monasterobormida.at.it/ 014488450

The tower joined to the castle by a medieval arch

The climb that leads from Canelli to Gancia castle passes through splendid vines. This climb is steep at times and was tackled by the 2023 Giro d'Italia women. The Gancia castle is currently a private villa and cannot be visited: on the other hand, the panoramic views are magnificent.

The castle, configured in a single and imposing square volume, reveals evident architectural stylistic differences, originating from the layout choices undertaken in the 17th century by the legitimate owners. Starting from 1625, the Asinari nobles shared the rank of "counts of Costigliole" with the noble Verasis family. This complex was therefore divided between two feudal lords, who, with autonomous determination, gave rise to transformations and embellishments on subjective bases. The northern part of the manor, pertaining to the Asinari, retains the appearance derived from the interventions of the second half of the eighteenth century, duly inspired by the architectural canons propagated by Benedetto Alfieri. At the same time, the external aspect of the southern part, pertaining to the Verasis, constitutes an interesting example of neo-medieval stylistic re-proposition, dating back to the first decades of the 19th century.

Montegrosso d'Asti, a municipality located in the province of Asti, is a fascinating treasure chest in the heart of Piedmont. Located between the Langhe and Monferrato hills, the entire municipal area enjoys UNESCO recognition. Located just 15 km from Asti, Montegrosso proudly claims its winemaking tradition, with particular emphasis on the fine Barbera d'Asti DOCG. The feudal castle of Montegrosso d'Asti, built in 1134 on commission by the Marquis Bonifacio del Vasto, lord of Asti, majestically dominates the large surrounding hilly area.

The castle of Costigliole d'Asti, built in medieval times and subject to restoration over the centuries, is an important stage in the "Castelli Aperti" circuit of Lower Piedmont. In 1041, Arrigo III officially conferred possession on the Church of Asti. Subsequently, the castle passed under the authority of Bonifacio del Vasto. In 1198, it was Asti that took possession of the castle, establishing statutory regulations. Built on top of the Costigliole fortress, this mighty quadrangular castle, with a base of 60 meters on each side and a height of 25 meters, is one of the grandest in the Asti area.