The castle of Monticello - Example from the Middle Ages

Monticello d’Alba

Monticello is made by two parts: the highest, where the town hall and the most ancient buildings stand around the castle, and the lowest, on the road to Alba and Bra.

The castle is surely the most important feature of the town; it’s one of the most important and best preserved medieval buildings in the Langhe.

It’s owned by the counts of Roero since 1372, and it’s been recently opened to the public. Inside there are a beautiful court, a salon, and other rooms. The patronal fair, dedicated to san Felice, is held at the end of July.

History

It has been one of the main feuds of the bishop of Asti, who gave it to the “de Govono”.

Later, it was owned by the Malabaila, who were driven away by popular disorders lead by the Roero family.

The Roero acquired the feud in 1376, and still owns the castle.

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Carnival  – 1961

Events in Monticello d’Alba and around


  • 18 May 18 Aug

    Una giornata, con visita in cantina e breve trekking panoramico, alla scoperta della Nocciola Tonda Gentile delle Langhe


  • 05 Jul 06 Jul

    Venti opere simboliche di Franco Gotta e gli aforismi di Caramagna in mostra nella maestosa villa ottocentesca che domina la collina braidese


  • 06 Jul

    Un appuntamento mensile tra sapori autentici, tradizione e bellezza paesaggistica con possibilità di visite guidate al borgo


  • 12 Jul

    Un sabato sera alternativo: una camminata suggestiva alla luce del tramonto e sotto le stelle sulle colline panoramiche del territorio di Albaretto con un finale saporito

Eat & Sleep in Monticello d’Alba and around

The Church of Saint Ponzio

SP241, 9, 12066 Monticello d'Alba CN, Italia
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Castle of Monticello

Piazza San Ponzio, 2, 12066 Monticello d'Alba, CN, Italia
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By bicycle from Monticello to Bra

Monticello d'Alba, CN, Italia
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The sanctuary of the Piloni

Unnamed Road, 12046 Montà CN, Italia
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The Arts and Crafts Museum of a Time

Piazza Maggiore Hope, 1, 14010 Cisterna D'asti, AT, Italia
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