Red Tower

Last and longest

One of the last of what were once reputed to be 100 towers in Asti, and apparently one of the oldest with its basic structure going back to Roman times. Don't miss the explanatory plaque. Definitely h...

Last and longest

One of the last of what were once reputed to be 100 towers in Asti, and apparently one of the oldest with its basic structure going back to Roman times. Don't miss the explanatory plaque. Definitely h...

Roman tower turned into bell tower

The tower served as one of the towers of the roman walls, while now it serves as the bell tower of the church of Santa Caterina. It is said to have been the prison of Saint Secundus, patron saint of t...

Roman tower turned into bell tower

The tower served as one of the towers of the roman walls, while now it serves as the bell tower of the church of Santa Caterina. It is said to have been the prison of Saint Secundus, patron saint of t...

Roman remains

Having walked across the old town, coming from the station, yiu end up at one of the entrances to the Roman town. Well worth admiring. The great shame in Asti is that the walls, which start nearby, ar...