Acqui Terme (Alessandria) is situated where the upper Monferrato borders on the Alessandria plains. It is a real city which offers hot springs as well as cultural events and beautiful scenery. If you choose Acqui for a vacation, you will become familiar with its attractions and experience an atmosphere of lovely tranquillity. However, even on a short trip the most characteristic aspects can be appreciated: the Piazza del Duomo of Acqui Terme, on which the Bishop’s Palace stands, the medieval castle of the Paleologists and the Basilica of St. Peter’s, dating back to the 10th century. The surrounding countryside of Asti deserves various excursions: the citadels of Visone and Cremolino, the valleys of the Orba and Erro rivers, Cassine and Sezzadio, are interesting destinations for tourists who prefer to stray from the beaten track.
A guide will accompany the participants who arrive in Acqui to visit the old city, including a tour of the cathedral, with a viewing of the triptych by Rubens, a tour of the Archaeological Museum and the bird garden, a visit to the church of St. Francis, an aperitif at the municipal wine bar. After a short stop in Piazza della 'Bollente', lunch at a local restaurant offering local cuisine and, in the afternoon, a visit to the hot springs facilities and an encounter/chat with the director on the topic of healthy eating.
During the magic season of the Acqui and Ovada area, from November to March when time seems to have stopped, the scenery is particularly charming. The vineyard changes color and the first mists appear on the valley floor, mists which will soon be replaced by snow. A walk through the vineyards always ends with a visit to the cellars. There are numerous occasions to buy genuine, unadulterated wine: cooperatives, wine shops and wine bars always welcome guests and offer them a taste of their various wines. At the Regional Wine Cellar of Acqui Terme, an oenologist and a wine connoisseur will be on site to present the nine DOC (denominazione d’origine controllata = denomination of controlled origin) wines of the Acqui and Ovada area and offer visitors a free tasting session of their wines followed by an entertaining session of filling out a form that describes the taste features of the local white and red wines. Lunch in a local restaurant.
LA CHICCA” hotel is situated on the center of CASSINE, where you can find restaurants, bars, shops and supermarkets offering all commoditiesLA CHICCA has a private parking.All rooms are spacious with in-suite bathrooms (shower, wc), TV and air conditioned for the summer.
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Acqui Terme (Alessandria) is situated where the upper Monferrato borders on the Alessandria plains. It is a real city which offers hot springs as well as cultural events and beautiful scenery. If you choose Acqui for a vacation, you will become familiar with its attractions and experience an atmosphere of lovely tranquillity. However, even on a short trip the most characteristic aspects can be appreciated: the Piazza del Duomo of Acqui Terme, on which the Bishop’s Palace stands, the medieval castle of the Paleologists and the Basilica of St. Peter’s, dating back to the 10th century. The surrounding countryside of Asti deserves various excursions: the citadels of Visone and Cremolino, the valleys of the Orba and Erro rivers, Cassine and Sezzadio, are interesting destinations for tourists who prefer to stray from the beaten track.
Alessandria - B&B LA CHICCA
