Panorama di Castino

Castino

The town’s ancient origins are made evident by the many findings.

According to some historians the town’s name comes from the name of a Roman legionary, Castino.

Others say that it comes from “castaneum”, because of the many woods surrounding the town.

It has today a rural and zootechnic economy.

Its primary products are fruits, vegetables, beans and hazelnuts.

The coutriside surrounding the town is very pleasant for relaxing and peaceful walks.

Degustazione in vigna

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15 August 2025 — 17 August 2025

Wineries Open Doors for Ferragosto

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Events in Castino and around


  • 05 Jul 31 Aug

    Una biennale d’arte contemporanea in alta langa: inaugurazione di Fairy Ring


  • 12 Jul 31 Aug

    Una biennale d’arte contemporanea in alta langa: posa dell'opera che rappresenta la fioritura di un corpo nuovo


  • 12 Jul 31 Aug

    Una biennale d’arte contemporanea in alta langa: un’opera site-specific frutto di un dialogo con la comunità locale


  • 12 Jul 31 Aug

    Una biennale d’arte contemporanea in alta langa: presentazione dei lavori della fotografa e videoartista

Eat & Sleep in Castino and around

The hamlet of Gorrino

Gorrino, Pezzolo Valle Uzzone CN, Italia
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San Frontiniano's Church

Chiesa di San Frontiniano, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, Arguello, Province of Cuneo, Italy
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The tower of Albaretto della Torre

Via Castello, 8, 12050 Albaretto della Torre, CN, Italia
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The Friday market in Cortemilia

Piazza Savona, Cortemilia, CN, Italia
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