Holiday apartment in San Paolo Solbrito – Culture, Trails and Barbera

Churches and Early History

The Chiesa di San Paolo was built towards the end of the 17th century and has a neoclassical façade dating from 1886. The church houses the altarpiece of the Madonna del Rosario, attributed to the school of Guglielmo Caccia (il Moncalvo). Another sacred landmark is the Santuario della Madonna di Serra. It is dedicated to the Beata Vergine di Vico and was built in 1753. The year 1886 refers to the façade and not to the construction of the church building. The neoclassical façade and the altarpiece are two distinct specific details of the Chiesa di San Paolo, one on the outside and one inside the church.

From Solbrito to the Castle

The first settlements in San Paolo Solbrito are attributed to the Ligurians. Solbrito was first mentioned in 938; at that time, Bruningo, Bishop of Asti, exchanged several properties with Adalberto, the son of Oberto, Count of Asti. The Castello di Solbrito belongs to the military and fortified architectural heritage. To access the Castello di Solbrito, the municipality must be contacted because of the access arrangements. Two molar teeth of a mastodon (Anancus arvernensis) are on display in the Sala del Consiglio Comunale of San Paolo Solbrito. Chronologically, Solbrito's first mention in 938 predates the two sacred building dates. For the Castello di Solbrito, contacting the municipality in advance is part of planning the visit, as access arrangements are clarified through the municipality.

Hiking Trails Connected to the Area

San Paolo Solbrito also has two specific route names related to hiking. The regional hiking trail I cammini delle alte colline ombrose e delle colline chiare passes through San Paolo Solbrito; the municipality is one of the participating municipalities. The municipal visitor guide lists a route named San Paolo Solbrito-Castelnuovo Don Bosco. In the second route name, the locality appears alongside Castelnuovo Don Bosco, while the regional trail explicitly names San Paolo Solbrito as part of its course.

Barbera, Beekeeping Knowledge and June

Barbera is one of the typical products of San Paolo Solbrito. At Albero della Vita, an educational farm offers theoretical and practical courses on the sensory analysis of honey, the production of royal jelly, the breeding of queen bees, and the instrumental insemination of queen bees. In San Paolo Solbrito, the Festa di primavera is associated with the month of June. Anyone interested in Barbera and beekeeping knowledge will encounter two different local themes in San Paolo Solbrito.

More Places for Planning Your Trip

If you would like to compare San Paolo Solbrito with other places in the same area, also discover Soglio, Calamandrana, Gorra, Valenzani, Castelnuovo Don Bosco, Castel Boglione, San Marzano Oliveto and Fontanile.

For the higher-level travel overview: Asti.