Percorsi Urbani - Acqui Terme

A charming city from the Roman era

PERCORSI URBANI (URBAN TOURS)

"Percorsi Urbani" is the initiative supported by Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Alessandria, designed to get to know the cities and towns of the province of Alessandria through engaging visual storytelling. Original illustrations and routes between iconic monuments and hidden corners, enhancing culture and landscape. A fascinating experience designed for tourists and citizens.

Watch Fabio De Vivo's video and retrace his itinerary which you can find on the map below, together with a description of the main points of interest.

Acqui Terme

Surrounded by the vineyard-covered hills and lapped by the River Bormida, it was founded by the population of the Liguri Statielli.

In Roman times, it was the famous Aquae Statiellae, a name given to it in honor of its hot springs which are still used to this day.

The city rises along the ancient outline of the Roman Via Aemilia Scauri and was seat of the Diocese as early as the 4^th century; the historic center is rich in history and noble palazzi, built starting in the 15^th century.

Project created by Alexala with the contribution of the Cassa di Risparmio di Alessandria Foundation

The video by creator Fabio De Vivo was made possible by the project "Discovering lower Piedmont" created by the SLALA Foundation

Itenary

Il Castello which dominates the city is of medieval origin, it was rebuilt in the 15th century by Guglielmo VIII Paleologo and is home to the Archaeological Museum with finds dating from the Roman era discovered on the area.
Borgo Pisterna Going up the narrow streets surrounded by prestigious palazzi you reach Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta , consecrated by San Guido in 1067. The interior is home to the Triptych of Our Lady of Monserrat, painted by Bartolomé Bermejo at the end of the 15th century.
Fontana della Bollente the symbol of the city, where the water gushes forth at 75°C. The ancient Romans already made use of it thanks to its healing properties. The current appearance is fruit of the architectural renovation carried out in the late 19th century.
Torre Civica In medieval times it was one of the main entrances, raised at the end of the 18th century and without foundations.
L’Enoteca Regionale Acqui Terme e Vino located in the cellars of the 16th-century Palazzo Robellini, offers a vast choice of local wines such as the Brachetto d’Acqui D.O.C.G; nearby is the 18th century Town hall with facade and towers dating to the early 20th century; it is a short walk to the marble fountain of Roman origin and the Church of San Francesco..
Acquedotto Romano with its imposing arches on 15-meter high pillars rises on the banks of the River Bormida and is dated to the first century B.C.