Situated in the picturesque Piedmont region of Italy, the town of Alessandria is a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. With its rich history, stunning architecture and vibrant culture, this city offers travelers unforgettable experiences. Alessandria has a rich history, dating back to its founding in 1168 by the Lombard League. Due to its strategic location, the city has played a key role in various conflicts over the centuries. The legacy of impressive fortifications and monuments left by these events makes visiting the city a fascinating experience.
Alessandria is a city and comune in the Piedmont region, province of Alessandria, Italy. The city is located on the Tanaro River, approximately 90 km southeast of Turin.
Drive
By plane: The nearest airports serving Alessandria are Turin Airport, Milan Airport and Genoa Airport.
By car: Alessandria is located on the A21 Turin-Piacenza-Brescia motorway, where it intersects with the Genoa-Novara motorway, and numerous regional roads to Novi Ligure, Mortara and Acqui Terme.
By rail: Alessandria is an important railway junction. It is located on the main railway line connecting Turin with Genoa and Genoa with Milan. The train journey to Turin takes approximately 1 hour. However, the train from Genoa takes about 1 hour, and the train route from Milan takes about 1.5 hours.
Sightseeing
Citadel of Alessandria
- The Cittadella of Alessandria is a star fort and citadel that was built in the 18th century by the Kingdom of Sardinia; today it is one of the best preserved fortifications of that era. It is one of the few fortifications in Europe still in their original environment, since there are no buildings blocking the views of the ramparts, or a road that surrounds the ditches.
Alessandria Cathedral
- Alessandria Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Alessandria, dedicated to Saints Peter and Mark. It is the seat of the Bishop of Alessandria.
Palatium Vetus
- Palatium Vetus is one of the oldest buildings in Alexandria. In the 13th and 14th centuries it functioned as a broletto, constituting the center of the political, administrative and judicial life of the medieval commune.
Ponte meier
- The Cittadella Bridge, also known as the Tanaro Bridge, and since 2016 the Meier Bridge, is a bridge in Alexandria. The connection of the two banks of the Tanaro River has always had a history full of extreme events, and over the centuries it has been of decisive importance for the region due to its strategic function as a link between the city, first the Bergoglio district, later the Military Citadel, and the communication routes with Asti, Casale and Monferrato. Over the centuries, the bridge was demolished and rebuilt at least four times. The last demolition took place in 2009 and work on the new bridge, designed by Richard Meier, took four years, from 2012 to 2016.
Triumphal arch Alessandria
- The Arc de Triomphe is an example of an 18th-century triumphal arch located at the end of Via Dante, in an area that was once on the outskirts of the historic city center of Alexandria and is now its center.
Borsalino hat museum
- The Borsalino Museum is a fascinating journey between the past and the present, during which you will discover the legendary Italian hat brand. Opened in 2023 on the initiative of the City of Alessandria and the Borsalino Foundation, the Museum is a dynamic and innovative space combining history, objects, anecdotes and geography. The tour route, consisting of multimedia technology stations and educational panels, is fully prepared in Italian and English.
