Alba Piedmont
Important city because of its agricultural production and vineyards.
Capital of the Langhe, Alb is today an important agricultural and grape growing center. The heart of the old, Medieval city has been marvelously preserved, and houses a wealth of buildings well worth visiting: Palazzo Comunale, the Cathedral of St Lorenzo, the Church of St Domenico, the Church of Santa Maria Maddalena.
The Federico Eusebio Archeological and Natural Science Museum. Piazza Risorgimento and the main street of Alba, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, known also as "Via Maestra", are of great architectural interest.
Suggested hotels Alba and surroundings
Piedmont 5 stars
Relais San Maurizio S.Stefano Belbo
Relais San Maurizio is situated in countryside overlooking Santo Stefano Belbo, in the heart of the Langhe. The hotel occupies a fascinating building which dates back to the 17th century when it...
Piedmont 3 stars
Albergo Castiglione Castiglione Tinella
Hotel Castiglione is a charming family-run hotel located in Castiglione Tinella, on the extreme border of the Cuneo province and just 25kms from the towns of Alba and Asti. From the sunny terraces...
6 - 9 °C
