Cheap Flights to Asti

Established by the Ligurians, the medieval town Asti is located in Italy’s Piedmont region. It is known for it exotic wines and great Italian poet Vittorio Alfieri and writer Isacco Artom were born here. Asti lies in the Tanaro River valley beneath Monferrato hills. The city has witnessed a series of battles and invasions through the ages. Along with its famous wine harvest, the city also serves as a hub for engineering and textile industries. Asti prospered significantly in the middle ages and its business networks spread all the way to France and England.

The location of the city makes it suitable for visitors to reach it through several prominent Italian airports. For cheap flights to Asti, you can use Genoa Cristoforo Colombo airport as well as Milan Malpensa airport. You can reach the city by shuttle car from the airports or opt for train network.

The charming historic centre of Asti is replete with a number of religious edifices with amazing frescoes and architectural marvels. You should not miss the Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral whose interior is adorned with some beautiful frescoes with an 18th century origin. The towers in Asti are liked by every tourist and among them Torre Troyana and Torre Romano deserve special mention. The city had many more towers in the past though the remaining ones also leave gazers dazzled.

The Torre Troyana is also known as Cock tower and it has an origin of 13th century. Another tower liked by visitors is Torre Rosso. The tallest of them all is Torre Comentina with a length of 38 meters. Torre de Regibus is the only tower with an octagonal shape here. During your Asti trip, you must see the triangular Piazza Alfieri, the place where a famous horse race is arranged. Two other edifices worth exploring in the city are Church of San Secondo and the Cathedral. The grand edifices in the city, its cuisine and availability of cheap flights to Asti enhance its appeal among Italy travelers.

You can find some inexpensive hotels in the city close to Train station. You can also opt for premium hotels in Asti or agri-tourism setups in the outskirts.