PLACES TO GO

The best way to know Monferrato is by roaming around, either with an intinerary of personal interest in mind, or, no plan at all….The possibilites are endless—Royal gardens, roman ruins, village festivals, antique markets, or the eternal search for the best pistachio gelato.
The immediate beauties of the Monferrato,and neighboring wine regions Langhe and Roero can be seen in short excursions of a morning or an afternoon…

Italy is very compact and Monferrato is a well-positioned hub from which to see it all.

DayTrips: A few of the wonderful places, in the neighboring counties, which deserve a full, but, easy, day to visit:

• Turin—Museums dedicated to the Shroud, Egyptian treasures, Automobiles, Cinema—Royal palaces and International art collections…
• Milan-The fabulous Duomo, Castello Sforza ,the “Last Supper”, Via Montenapoleone, Brera…
• Genoa-the old city and port, Aquarium…
• Vigevano, Pavia, Lodi, Bergamo Alto(each a jewel)
• The Lakes- Maggiore, Orta ,Lario (Como)
• The Alps towns and resorts: Sestriere, Bardonecchia, Aosta…
• The National Parks : Gran Paradiso, Val Grande, Argentera…
• The breathtaking 14thC. Sacra San Michele near Avigliana
• The Italian Riviera towns including beautiful Portofino, Apricale and Dolceaqua.
• Mantova, Bologna, Lucarno, Nice….etc, etc.
Side trips: Legendary destinations like Venice, Rome and Florence require, at least, a weekend to visit, and are easily reachable by car or train.