Costigliole d'Asti: Avio Boglietto surface

Costigliole d'Asti straddles the ridges of the Monferrato hills in Piedmont, where the slopes have concentrated homes, lanes and vineyards on a succession of crests. The town lies in Asti’s wine country, an area associated with Barbera d’Asti, whose DOCG designation sets production rules for wines made from the Barbera grape. Above the historic centre, Castello di Costigliole d'Asti is a defining landmark, its brickwork and tower reflecting the fortified architecture that once watched over these hill routes. The surrounding countryside is agricultural rather than urban, with cultivated plots broken by woods and hamlets. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Costigliole d'Asti and the Monferrato hills relate to their surroundings.

Piedmont occupies Italy’s northwestern corner, between the Alps, the Apennines and the Po Valley. The Po, Italy’s longest river, begins in the Cottian Alps and flows east across the region’s plains, while vine-covered hills define the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato areas. Turin, Piedmont’s principal city, was the first capital of unified Italy from 1861 to 1865 and remains closely associated with the House of Savoy, grand boulevards and chocolate-making. Beyond the city, the region’s identity ranges from Alpine valleys to rice fields around Vercelli and renowned wine country. Move on to other webcams in the region to compare landscapes and settings around Piedmont.

Among the countries of southern Europe, Italy stands out for its Mediterranean coastline and cities marked by the legacy of ancient Rome. The Alps form its northern frontier, while the Apennines run down the peninsula and the Po crosses the broad plain of the north. Rome’s Colosseum and Roman Forum recall the ancient empire; Florence is closely associated with the Renaissance, and Venice is built across a lagoon on the Adriatic. Food changes markedly between regions, from olive-oil cooking in the south to rice dishes in the Po Valley. Sicily and Sardinia add distinct island identities to a country whose regions retain strong local character. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Italy’s coasts, cities and mountains.