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Things to see in Barolo
In Barolo the atlas lists 4 historic places: 2 castles and 2 museums.
Of these, 2 list opening hours.
Don’t miss: WI. MU. Museo del Vino, museum in Italy.
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The town
Barolo is a small town in the Piedmont region of north west Italy. It is part of the larger Langhe wine growing region. It is world famous for the red wines made there from the nebbiolo grape.
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4 places
Castles 2
Museums 2
Getting there
Barolo is located south of Alba. While there is bus service from Alba or other nearby cities, you need a car to get to Barolo and get around the area effectively.
From Milan, take the A7 Autostrada toward Turin. Near Tortona, exit onto the A21 Autostrada toward Asti Est. Exit A21 at Asti Est and follow the signs to Alba. 146km.
From the Turin Sud entrance to the A6 Autostrada, take A6 in the direction of Asti. Exit onto the A33 Autostrada. Exit A33 at Cherasco onto SP 12. From SP12, make a left onto SP 3 in the direction of Barolo. Continue on SP3. 71km.
From Alba, follow the signs on SP3 south to Barolo. It is 15 km from Alba to Barolo.
There is a free car park on the left as you enter the town. You can park there and get to any of the sights in Barolo in a few minutes on foot. The streets are quite narrow, so parking in the car park is a good idea.
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What to see, according to Wikivoyage
Barolo is a world famous wine city. It is the namesake city for the "king of wines and the wine of kings." Barolo is a very scenic small town. The surrounding countryside is spectacular. There are some very panoramic views from the Castello Falletti. However, if you are not interested in wine, there is not much to see or do in Barolo. For the non-wine lover, it is probably not worth the drive up from Alba.
The most scenic spot in town is the Castello Falletti which is located in the center of town. The Castello Falletti contains a number of interesting sights, including a museum and an enoteca. The Castello was built in the 10th century for protection against marauding Huns. Parts of the original 10th century keep are still standing, although much of the original structure was destroyed by the Savoyards in 1544.
Castello Falletti, Piazza Falletti (center of town), ☏ +39 0173 56277. Daily 10AM-12:30PM and from 3PM-6:30PM, closed Thu. Guided tours available in Italian English, French, and German. €3.50 regular entrance; €2.00 discount ticket: children 6 to 18, seniors.
A number of the most famous Barolo crus (specific vineyards) are located just outside the town of Barolo.
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