Monforte d'Alba Guided Tour
- 1 Stunde
- Geöffnet am Mo, Di, Fr, Sa, So
On this guided tour of Monforte d'Alba, we'll learn about the history of Cuneo, in the Piedmont region.
Tour Description
We will begin the guided tour of Monforte d'Alba from the Tourist Office at 3 Via della Chiesa. The tour will cover the beautiful hilly area south and east of the Tanaro River in Piedmont's province of Cuneo.
The first stop will be the Chiesa della Madonna della Neve from the early 20th Century. We will then proceed to Piazza Umberto I, the center of the local social and commercial life, and visit the Martina Museum, dedicated to a Savoy army colonel.
Post museum visit, we will explore the medieval part of Monforte d'Alba, particularly the oldest quarter of Saracca, discussing the Cathars. Next, we will visit Piazza della Vecchia Chiesa to see the Oratorio di Sant'Agostino and the Clock Tower.
We will also visit the open-air amphitheatre of Horschowski, home to the Monforte Jazz Festival each July, and the iconic Big Bench #12 for photo opportunities.
After an hour, we will conclude the tour at the Alberto Scarampi del Cairo lookout point.
Partial Closures
Note that the Martina Museum may close for private events.
Preise
Inklusive
- English–speaking guide
- Admission to the Martina Museum
