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The province of Asti: a brief introduction
Hello everyone! Today I will talk to you about the province of Asti, one of the provinces of Piedmont, with a population of about 207,700 inhabitants and its main city is, of course, Asti.
History
As for its history, the first news about the province of Asti dates back to 1620, when Carlo Emanuele I delle Regie Lettere Patenti established it with 42 municipalities. Over the years, the province has expanded to 105 municipalities and then, in 1935, to 120 municipalities. During the Napoleonic period, the province was under French rule and was part of the department of Marengo, with Alessandria as its capital. After the fall of French domination, the province of Asti returned to being part of the administrative division of Alessandria, but was reconstituted in 1935 as an autonomous entity. Over the years, the province has had to deal with the floods of 1948, 1968, and 1994, which caused damage and casualties.
Geography
The province of Asti borders the metropolitan city of Turin to the northwest, the province of Alessandria to the east, the province of Savona to the south for only 3 km in the municipality of Serole, and the province of Cuneo to the west.
Culture and traditions
The province of Asti is famous for its wine, Asti Spumante, and for its festivals, such as the Fiera di San Martino in Asti, an event that takes place every year in November and is dedicated to the typical agri-food products of the area.
Economy
Like many Italian provinces, Asti is primarily based on agriculture, with particular attention to wine production, but there are also companies operating in the mechanical, electronics, and textile sectors.
Places to visit
If you are in the province of Asti, you cannot miss the city of Asti, which hosts many artistic and architectural beauties, such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and the Palazzo Mazzetti. Other popular destinations are the Castello di Costigliole d'Asti, the Monferrato, and the Special Natural Reserve of the Fungaia.
Conclusions
In conclusion, the province of Asti is a place rich in history, culture and traditions, which can offer visitors the opportunity to discover an important part of the cultural and landscape heritage of Piedmont. If you have the opportunity to visit this beautiful territory, do not hesitate to do so!
