Alba

Commune · Piémont, 🇮🇹 Italie

Population 31 210

Superficie 54 km²

Fuseau horaire Europe/Rome

Site officiel www.comune.alba.cn.it

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Alba Essentials

Alba, the capital of the Langhe region, is defined by its medieval skyline and the legacy of the Roman city, Alba Pompeia. This collection features the Romanesque-Gothic Cattedrale di San Lorenzo and several historic casa-torri that once symbolized noble power. The city's global reputation for white truffles is explored through specialized museums like Mudet and heritage shops like Tartufi Ponzio. Beyond the center, the 14th-century Castello di Roddi offers insights into the local truffle-hunting tradition and panoramic views of the Tanaro valley.

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Top Sights

Alba’s historic center is defined by its Romanesque and Gothic architecture, centered around the Cattedrale di San Lorenzo. This selection features the city's significant religious sites, including the 13th-century San Domenico and the Baroque San Giuseppe, which sits atop ancient Roman foundations. Cultural insights are provided by the Federico Eusebio Museum’s archaeological collections and the Diocesan Museum, which reveals the city's evolution from the Roman era through the Middle Ages.

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