Geography
San Marzano Oliveto is located in a panoramic position 300 meters above sea level. It is easily visible from the SS6 road that runs from Canelli to Asti.
The landscape of San Marzano Oliveto is reminiscent of the hilltop villages of Tuscany and Umbria with its almost mystical calm, an irresistible attraction for foreigners, many of whom live here for at least part of the year.
Among these is the German painter Viktor Müllerstaedt, whose works, exhibited in various local exhibitions, are landscapes heavily influenced by fifteenth century Italian art.
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