Cisterna d'Asti
Cisterna d'Asti: a Piedmontese gem waiting to be discovered
Cisterna d'Asti, locally known as Sisterna, is a small town in Piedmont located on the border between the provinces of Asti and Cuneo. With its 1222 inhabitants, it has a long history that deserves to be known in every detail. In this article, I will try to give you an overview of what you can find by visiting this enchanting place.
The history of Cisterna d'Asti
The city of Cisterna d'Asti was awarded the silver medal for military valor for the sacrifices of its populations and for its activity in the partisan struggle during World War II. This honorary title testifies to the resistance to Nazifascism that characterized the entire Italian territory in those difficult years.
Monuments and places of interest
Among the most important monuments in Cisterna d'Asti is the Castle, which stands on the top of the hill. This fortification was built over the centuries and initially appeared as a fortified enclosure. Over time, the castle has undergone many transformations, becoming a noble country residence.
Inside the walls of the castle, there is the "Museum of Arts and Crafts of the Past", which collects about 4,000 objects from the seventeenth to the twentieth century. Through this museum, you can learn about the artisan and peasant culture of Piedmont.
The castle is also part of the Open Castles of Lower Piedmont system, a tourist itinerary that allows you to visit numerous castles in the area.
It is not only the castle and the museum that are of tourist interest in Cisterna d'Asti. There are also churches, such as the church of Saints Peter and Paul, and monuments to local heroes such as the Stone of Cisterna, which celebrates the sacrifice of three partisans who died in the fight against Nazifascism.
Information on some of the families who lived in Cisterna d'Asti
Cisterna d'Asti has been inhabited by several noble families over the centuries. Among the noble titles belonging to Aimone di Savoia-Aosta (1967) is that of Prince of Cisterna. The castle, moreover, was born as a symbol of power of the feudal family that built it to show their prestige.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Cisterna d'Asti is a truly suggestive Piedmontese town with a millennia-old history that deserves to be known. Its testimonies of the past, such as the castle and the museum, but also the churches and squares, represent a destination not to be missed for lovers of cultural tourism.
