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The heart of Asti is Piazza Alfieri, with its distinctive triangular shape, named after the 18th-century writer Vittorio Alfieri; it is right here in this square that the famous Palio takes place every year in September.
This is a traditional festival held as part of the celebrations for the patron saint, San Secondo, which culminates in a bareback horse race—that is, without saddles—and has its roots in the Middle Ages. The competition is preceded by a parade of hundreds of people in period costumes; it is an event that mobilizes the entire city for several days.
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The churches are truly beautiful: the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, the Collegiate Church of San Secondo, the Church of Santa Maria Nuova, and the Church of Santa Caterina. As you stroll through the city center, you can also admire numerous historic noble mansions and medieval buildings.
