Casale Monferrato is situated in northern Italy, between Milan and Turin, (around an hour's drive from either if you choose car hire in Casale Monferrato). The Castle and the Civic Tower are medieval landmarks that dominate different aspects of the city. You can easily explore the fairy tale Piedmont castles from here, or possibly even Lake Como and Maggiore which make for good day trips and are well worth seeing if you have the time. If you're hiring a car in Casale Monferrato you can arrange pickup in the city centre.
Visiting Casale Monferrato When entering the city, the medieval Civic Tower will probably strike you as the main landmark from which to find your bearings. Piazza Mazzini and Piazza Castello are the town's two main squares; Mazzini represents the 'Old Town' and Castello is dominated by Paleologi Castle. Paleologi is the nearest castle to the town centre but Camino is the most striking - it's less than half an hour's drive along the SP7 if you're hiring a car in Casale Monferrato. While the city is beautiful, fit a couple of days in to escape and explore the wider countryside. Rent a car in Casale Monferrato to have chance to explore the rest of the Piedmont region in northern Italy.
