Vaglierano Basso
Welcome to Vaglierano Basso!
If you are looking for a peaceful and welcoming place to live or spend a few days of vacation, Vaglierano Basso is the place for you. This village, which is part of the municipality of Asti, is a small jewel in the heart of the Piedmont countryside.
A bit of history
Vaglierano Basso has an ancient and interesting history, rooted in the Roman period. It was one of the strategic points of the ancient via Aemilia Scauri, the road that connected Piacenza to Aquileia. The village was also an important commercial and artisan center in the Middle Ages, thanks to the presence of some workshops and an annual fair dedicated to iron processing.
Today, the hamlet is very different from the Vaglierano of the past, but still retains some elements of its history, such as the tower of the ancient castle, which stands proudly in the center of the village.
Life in Vaglierano Basso
Despite being a small village, Vaglierano Basso offers many services to its residents and visitors. In the village, you will find a bakery (il forno), a mini-market (run by Claudia), a hair salon (Marco Hair Studio) and a bar, where you can enjoy a coffee or a cold beer. There is also a bank, the Cassa di Risparmio di Asti, and a train station, San Damiano d'Asti.
But Vaglierano Basso is not just this: it is above all a place where you can live peacefully, far from the chaos of the city and immersed in nature. Here you can stroll through wheat fields and vineyards, discover old stone farmhouses, and be enchanted by the beauty of the landscape. And if you are passionate about mountain biking or trekking, you will have numerous trails at your disposal to explore the surroundings.
How to get to Vaglierano Basso
If you are coming from outside the region, the San Damiano d'Asti train station will be your best option. From the station, you can take a bus that will take you directly to Vaglierano Basso, or rent a bike to cover the 6.72 kilometers that separate you from the village.
By car, instead, you will need to take the A21 motorway and exit at the Asti Est junction. From here, follow the signs to Vaglierano Basso and in a few minutes, you will have arrived at your destination.
Conclusion
In summary, Vaglierano Basso is a charming place, where you can enjoy the beauty of the Piedmont countryside and live a peaceful and serene life. We are sure that once you have been here, you will not want to leave!
