Complesso di San Pietro in Consavia
Medieval complex in Asti with a rotunda inspired by the Holy Sepulchre, the Valperga chapel and a cloister, formerly the seat of the Knights of Malta; closed for restoration.
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About the museum
The complex rose in the 12th century outside the city walls: the Jerusalem hospital and the nearby church of the Holy Sepulchre were the seat, until 1798, of the Order of the Knights of Jerusalem, later known as the Knights of Malta, which in the 14th century served here as the Grand Priory of Lombardy.
The Rotunda church was built between 1110 and 1130 and, by its dedication and form, is among the most significant examples of churches erected in imitation of the Rotunda of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. The square-plan Valperga chapel was built between 1446 and 1467 at the wish of the prior Giorgio Valperga and is known for its terracotta friezes, attributed to Francesco Filiberti of Alessandria.
The cloister, with circular pillars and cross vaults, took on its present appearance in the 15th century, while the rooms of the priory house are largely the result of the work of 1930–31. As part of the “Asti: Vino e Cultura” project, the complex is being restored, also with a view to its inclusion in the European route of the Holy Sepulchre rotundas.
Highlights
- 12th-century Rotunda church inspired by the Holy Sepulchre
- Valperga chapel with terracotta friezes
- 15th-century cloister
- Priory house of the Knights of Malta
- Baptismal font and medieval bas-reliefs
- Operated by
- Fondazione Asti Musei
- Visitors per year
- approx. 32,594
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3 |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free |
| Groups (15+ people) | €5 per personGroups of at least 15 people: €5 for one site only. |
Single-site ticket €5; Smarticket for all Asti sites €10 (reduced €8). Free admission for children under 6, people with disabilities and their companion, tourist guides and accredited journalists. Includes the Abbonamento Musei and the Torino+Piemonte Card. The complex is currently closed for restoration.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
According to the Abbonamento Musei, the complex is accessible to people with mobility impairments, with a lift with Braille buttons and usable emergency exits; public transport stops are accessible and reserved parking spaces are available nearby.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Stroller-friendly
Pushchair parking; recommended visiting time for families 16:00–17:00 (Abbonamento Musei).
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours by reservation only (private visit of 1 hour €60, of 2 hours €120, for up to 6 people; groups of at least 15 people €8 per person). Booking is required only for groups, schools and guided tours. |
