Situated on the bank of the river Tanaro, between the Ligurian Apennines
and the Po river,
Alessandria is one of the most beautiful provices of
Piedmont. Founded in the 12th century, the eighteenth-century city cherishes evidences dating back to different Ages which bear witness to its fascinating past as a stronghold.
The
city offers a wide variety of accommodation facility which are able to
suit even the most demanding requirements, ranging from
cheap guesthouses to elegant and comfortable
three- and four-star hotels.
Among the major attractions in the
city are Piazza Giovanni XXIII, with its Neoclassical Cathedral, Piazza della Libertą, the heart of the city life which hosts the beautiful Civic Palace, and the Gothic Church of Santa Maria del Carmine. Tourists in Alessandria will have the opportunity to admire these wonderful buildings
and squares, as well as the inestimable works of art cherished by the Civic Museum and Picture Gallery. There are many interesting spots to be discovered and
appreciated starting from an hotel in Alessandria and walking down its streets.
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