What to see · Casale Monferrato

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Casale Monferrato: 3 places to start with

1. 1 Castles Castello dei Paleologi Casale Monferrato's hexagonal fortress, built by the Palaiologi in 1352 and reworked by the Gonzaga, with a dry moat.
2. 2 Churches Chiesa di San Domenico The Dominicans' church in Casale Monferrato: brick façade, portal of 1505 and a rose window with the zodiac.
3. 3 Churches Chiesa di San Michele The octagonal church of the Nobles in Casale Monferrato, near the cathedral: frescoed dome and six Moncalvo canvases.

6 places covered in Casale Monferrato Grouped by type, most important first.

Churches and places of worship

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Chiesa di San Domenico ★

The Dominicans' church in Casale Monferrato: brick façade, portal of 1505 and a rose window with the zodiac.

Chiesa di San Michele ★

The octagonal church of the Nobles in Casale Monferrato, near the cathedral: frescoed dome and six Moncalvo canvases.

Chiesa di Santa Caterina

Santa Caterina, a Baroque church on Piazza Castello in Casale Monferrato: dome, Greek cross and fully frescoed walls.

Duomo di Casale Monferrato

Casale Monferrato's Romanesque cathedral: the narthex of crossing arches and the silver crucifix from Alessandria.

Castles, palaces and villas

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Castello dei Paleologi ★

Casale Monferrato's hexagonal fortress, built by the Palaiologi in 1352 and reworked by the Gonzaga, with a dry moat.

Squares, fountains and monuments

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Monumento equestre a Carlo Alberto

Abbondio Sangiorgio's bronze in Piazza Mazzini, Casale Monferrato: Carlo Alberto on horseback, dressed as a Roman.