Castelli Aperti - Guided Tours of the Ancient Village of Incisa Scapaccino

A village in the Asti Monferrato to explore on foot

Every year, the Municipality of Incisa Scapaccino, in the province of Asti, participates in the regional Castelli Aperti (Open Castles) event by opening the doors of its Ancient Village to guided tours. The initiative allows visitors to walk through the streets of the so-called Borgo Villa, the upper and historic part of the town, focusing on the main artistic and architectural landmarks of the area. It is a precious opportunity to get to know a corner of Piedmont often off the beaten tourist path, yet rich in history and tradition.

The tour itinerary

The guided route covers the most significant stops in the village:

• Palazzo Bezzi, the main artistic landmark of the historic center, overlooking the square of the same name.
• The Church of San Giovanni Battista, the parish church of Borgo Villa, also known as the Virgo Fidelis Sanctuary.
• The Church of the Madonna del Carmine, dating back to the early 15th century, home to exquisite 15th-century frescoes.

Guides accompany visitors along the village streets, sharing stories, legends, and artistic details that have shaped the history of Incisa Scapaccino and the Asti Monferrato.

Castelli Aperti: the heritage of Piedmont

The Castelli Aperti event is one of the longest-running cultural festivals in Piedmont: for over thirty years, it has offered annual extraordinary openings of castles, historic villas, museums, villages, towers, and gardens distributed across the provinces of Lower Piedmont (Alessandria, Asti, and Cuneo) and the Turin area. Coordinated by the Castelli Aperti Association and supported by the Piedmont Region, the event enlivens Sundays from spring to autumn with a structured calendar of guided tours and special openings. The village of Incisa Scapaccino has been part of the circuit since 2023, enriching the Asti region's offering with a proposal for slow and cultural tourism.

Why visit

A visit to the Ancient Village of Incisa Scapaccino is ideal for those who love cultural tourism and small Piedmontese villages: a few hours' walk that combines art, religious architecture, and the charm of a Monferrato town, in a day that can be paired with exploring the surrounding hills and vineyards.