06/04 @ Asti & Gavi /Italy

Asti, region of Piedmont

Cathedral of Asti

Piazza Campo dell Palio

Usually opens flee market.  The place originally serves a function of square for people 

but it had became a huge parking lot nowadays.

St. Secondo Cathedral with Piazza San Secondo

City Hall

Torre Comentina

Built in around 12th century and is devoted to Giadino family, who ruled Asti

Monument of Unification of Italy

at Piazza Roma, in front of Torre Comentina

Sphere shaped hive art work in local park right next to Piazza Roma

Barricade garden, blocking influx of vehicles into pedestrians territory

        

      

Porte di Gavi 

There is no testimony or records that can specify the date of construction

but is assumed around 9~10th century.

Later, it became camp for civil and also for American soldiers during WW2

View of Asti farmlands from Porte di Gavi

Local Gellatto shop, 100 years old

Some kind of business certification form 

and this proves this shop really has 100 years of history and tradition

The little town where current Pope Francis's grandparents were born in

He has Italian root and recently his sister revealed that

their grandparents fled to Argentina during the Mussolini regime. 

Pope Francis is a Mascot of Asti, hung proudly

Heading toward hostel in Gavi, approximately 30 minutes from Asti

Large wine industry in this regions

I have the best memory here during the trip in Italy

Cozy but large rooms and the lounge is outside and very accessible to socialize

Yeah nice to socialize but quite and very privacy protected.

Nice to stroll around the area and must check out donkey, horse 

and a bunch of chickens who welcome the visitors (literally flocking to people)

Another best thing was, the hostel staffs and owners here are very cool and friendly.

I do not know if this is free or not, they have pizza self making experience program.

Also, they are almost professional classic style guitarists,

it is nice to just watch their jamming in cafeteria.