From Piazza Castello in via A.Saffi where on the right you can
admire in Piazza S. Stefano the homonymous church with
adjoining Civic Tower (11th century), symbol of the city, as well as
the monument to Luigi Canina. Continuing on via Saffi you reach
Piazza Mazzini (better known Piazza del Cavallo) with the
equestrian monument to Carlo Alberto of Savoy in the centre of
the square. From Piazza Mazzini move on to Via del Duomo to
reach Largo Angrisani from where you enter the cathedral
dedicated to patron saint of Casale Saint Evasio.
Very famous Krumiri cookies, are available at Pasticceria del
Duomo in Largo Angrisani, or at the historic company Portinaro in
the nearby via G. Lanza.
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The Synagogue of Casale
The synagogue of Casale Monferrato was built in the late 16TH century and rebuilt in the 19th century. In the mezzanine or women gallery, is situated the Jewish Museum composed of numerous liturgical objects in silver, in the basement is the Museum of enlightenment. To reach the Synagogue from Castle Square walk to Alessandria St after 200 yards you’ll see Olper Rd 44. During the week visits are by appointment only, closed on Saturday and Jewish holidays (admission fee).
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Civic Museum and Bistolfi Gallery
In the ancient environments of the former convent of Santa Croce are paintings, sculptures and, pottery (from the 13th century to the 19th century) belonging to the civic collections of the city. The archaeological room houses exhibits of the Lombard period unearthed in the Monferrato region. The Gallery from work done by sculptor Leonardo Bistolfi (1859-1933) consists of one hundred and seventy works: sketches, models made of terracotta, plaster, marble and bronze (admission fee).
