Cisterna d'Asti Castle

History

From fortified enclosure to residence

The castle began as a fortified enclosure mentioned in a document of 911 and was transformed in the Baroque period into a noble country residence. The cistern kept inside gives the village its name. The tower on the eastern corner is a later phase and seems datable to the 13th century.

Dal Pozzo and Savoia-Aosta

In the 19th century it passed to the Savoia-Aosta princes, sons of Maria Vittoria dal Pozzo della Cisterna, last of the family. In 1912 the heirs of the dal Pozzo princes donated it to the municipality.

What to see

The medieval castle dominates the village, once surrounded by walls and natural embankments. Inside, the museum holds over 6,000 objects, dating from the 17th to the 20th century, spread across 27 rooms that recreate the workshops and workspaces of traditional trades.

Where it is

The castle is in Cisterna d’Asti (AT), on the border with the Roero. Exact address and directions: to be confirmed.

Practical information

Tickets and where to buy them

To be confirmed. The castle is municipally owned and hosts the museum; hours and fares to be confirmed.

Opening days and hours

To be confirmed with the municipality or the managing body.

Where to eat

To be confirmed: in the village and surroundings, in the Monferrato and Asti hills, you can find trattorias and restaurants serving Piedmontese cuisine.

Parking and services

To be confirmed.

Accessibility and other information

To be confirmed. As the castle stands on a hill, access may involve slopes or steps.

Opening hours, prices and services change often: before your visit, call the official number or check the castle’s website. Last checked: November 2026.

Sources: Wikipedia – Cisterna d’Asti.