Casale Monferrato is a hidden gem in the Piedmont wine region of Italy. This walled city is a picturesque maze of narrow streets and alleyways, lined with centuries-old buildings. The heart of the city is the central square, Piazza Castello, which is surrounded by the Palazzo Comunale (town hall), the Duomo (cathedral), and the Torre Civica (town tower). The Palazzo Comunale is a beautiful 14th-century palace, and the Duomo is a masterpiece of Lombard-Gothic architecture. The Torre Civica is the only surviving tower of the original five that once guarded the city. The wine cellars of Casale Monferrato are world-famous, and the city is also home to some of Italy's best restaurants.