Govone

Govone is dominated by an impressive baroque castle.

Interesting is the gothic parish church, built in the XIV century and dedicated to S. Secondo.

An important wine-making center, Govone produces one of the best Piedmontese Barbera.

Already inhabited in ancient times, the town was under the Holy See’s influence already before the year 1000.

Its lords were of the “de Govono” family, and during the XI century fought many times against the bishop.

During time the town was owned by the Solaro family and, since the late eighteenth century, by the Savoia.

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18 Jul

Roero Music Fest: Tropical tango

The music, art and performance festival with a concert featuring guitar and vibraphone
19 Jul

Vineyard picnic in the Langa

Vineyard picnics are back for a carefree day out
22 Jul

Paella and sangria

The town's patron saint festival opens the celebrations with a dinner and a Latin evening with dancing and entertainment
23 Jul

July in Parco Alfieri: Andrea Vitali

Andrea Vitali was born in Bellano in 1956. A doctor by profession, he made his debut in 1989 with the novel Il procuratore, which won the Montblanc prize for young novelists the following year.