Asti is not only a wine city but also a centre of artistic relevance. As well as for spumante, is famous also for its Palio, not as well known as that of Siena, but older and just as characteristic. Named after the most sparkling personality for whom Asti was the birth place, Piazza Vittorio Alfieri represents the city centre, it‘s triangular shape makes it truly unique. Other admirable monuments of this piemontese town are without doubt the Battistero of roman origin and the picturesque Collegiata di San Secondo, named in honour of the patron saint.