Hotels Alessandria, Guesthouses Alessandria and Residences Alessandria

Situated on the banks of the river Tanaro, halfway between the Ligurian Apennines and the Po river, Alessandria is one of the most appreciated provices in Piedmont. Its fascinating 18th-century old town, whose impressive castles and fortresses bear witness to the past vicissitudes the city experienced, is scattered with plenty of beautiful monuments, precious artworks and interesting tourist sights.

Alessandria gathers a remarkably wide array of accommodation options, such as comfortable 3-star guesthouses and luxury 4-star hotels situated in the old town. Those looking for utmost privacy can stay at intimate bed and breakfasts and budget hotels, which give them the possibility to spend pleasant holidays here at reasonable prices.

Piazza della Libertà, the city's major gathering place, is surrounded by plenty of important historical buildings. Not to be missed are the 18th-century Town Hall, which is also known as Palazzo Rosso (Red Palace) for the colour of its facade, the Baroque Palazzo della Prefettura and Palazzo delle Poste, which was realized in the 30s and still cherishes a precious mosaic by Gino Severini.
A short distance from the city's main square is Alessandria's Neoclassical Cathedral, whose 106-metre-high bell tower is the city's major landmark and the second highest campanile in Italy. The sumptuous interior of the church cherishes a precious XVI-century altar-piece by Callisto Piazza.
Not to be missed is the city's oldest church, St. Maria di Castello, which was realized in the late 15th-century over the remains of two pre-existing sacred buildings. Those staying at a hotel in Alessandria will have the possibility to admire the precious artworks cherished by the Civic Museum and Picture Gallery hosted inside Palazzo Cuttica, a short distance from the Cathedral, which cherishes wonderful 16th- and 17th-century Flemish tapestries and an outstanding collection of modern and contemporary art gathering large numbers of paintings by Italian artists.
Gourmets will have the opportunity to take part in the so-called Gastronomic Autumn Festival, which takes place every year in autumn and gives tourists the possibility to taste traditional specialities from Piedmont, such as the famous bagna cauda (a warm mix of olive oil, anchovies and garlic into which raw vegetables are dipped), rabaton and so-called Marengo chicken, accompanied by fine DOC wines from Monferrato.