Piemont Tour 2019 / Asti

On the left the city palace (Asti) On Right The Collegiate Church of San Secondo

City palace (Asti)

It is the seat of the Municipal Council of the City of Asti and of the Mayor and the seat of the Council of the Palio di Asti.
It is a building of medieval origin, since 1558 it has been definitively given to the city government, as the noble Savoy family donated it to the city of Asti.


The Collegiate Church of San Secondo is one of the oldest Gothic churches in Asti. With the adjoining Town Hall and overlooking the square of the same name in the heart of the city. It is dedicated to San Secondo, the patron saint of the city.
Since the 11th century the Collegiate Church of the Saint has been at the forefront of Asti's politics, the bishops' lack of interest in the city meant that the most important political and commercial events of the city took place in the church.
In 1256 the construction of the present church began, the old imposing Romanesque bell tower remained from the old church.