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Asti
1911 Encyclopedia Britannica
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(anc. Hasta), 2 town and episcopal see of Piedmont, Italy, in the province of Alessandria, situated on the Tanaro; it is 22 m. W. by rail from Alessandria. Pop. (1901) town, 19,787; commune, 41,047. Asti has still numerous medieval towers, a fine Gothic cathedral of the 14th century, the remains of a Christian basilica of the 6th century, and the octagonal baptistery of S. Pietro (Iith century). It was the birthplace of the poet Vittorio Alfieri. In ancient times it manufactured pottery. It is now famous for its sparkling wine (Asti spumante), and is a considerable centre of trade.
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Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Asti'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/bri/a/asti.html. 1910.
Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Asti'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/bri/a/asti.html. 1910.
