Asti, Medieval commune in Piedmont, Italy
Asti is a commune in Asti province, Piedmont region, northwestern Italy. The town sits at the meeting point of the Tanaro and Borbore rivers, surrounded by vine-covered hills.
Romans founded the colony of Hasta here in 124 BC. During medieval times the settlement grew into a self-governing commune with the right to mint coins from 1140 onward.
The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, built between 1309 and 1348, represents Gothic architecture with its red brick facade and pointed arches.
The center can be walked through, though cobbled lanes and some uphill stretches require comfortable shoes. The railway station lies about a 15-minute walk south of the old town, offering connections to Turin and Genoa.
Every September the Palio di Asti takes place, with riders racing bareback on horses around the main square. Each rider represents a historic neighborhood and wears its colors during the competition.
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