La Cattedrale di Alessandria
Alexandria
In the elegant Duomo square there is the cathedral of the city, built only in 1810. The interior is a shrine that houses valuable masterpieces as the statue of Our Lady of the Salve. The impressive bell tower is also of great value.
Cittadella
Alexandria
The Citadel is located in Alexandria, and is among the most important monuments in Europe. It is the only European fortress still inserted in its original environmental context. Today it is a national monument and is among the most visited by tourists. One of the most important military constructions in the world,in order to build it the neighborhood Borgoglio was demolished.Strongly desired by the Savoy,of considerable historical importance.Fascinating eighteenth and nineteenth century buildings.
Le Stanze di Artù
Alexandria
The rooms of Arthur can be visited in the municipal halls that are now open to the public. The rooms are divided into three exhibition sections: the medieval and municipal civilization, that of the nineteenth and twentieth century and the one used for contemporary art. In the section used for the medieval period and of municipal civilization it is possible to see a cycle of frescoes describing the stories of King Arthur.
Biblioteca Civ.Museo e Pinacoteca
Alexandria
The Library offers the public the consultation of a vast number of prestigious manuscripts and ancient volumes. In addition, the interlibrary service is also offered between the latter and other libraries. Another special feature is a specific division of rooms, namely that for children, children, young people and adults.
Santa Maria di Castello
Alexandria
It is the oldest church of Alexandria, it was erected in the fifteenth century. It is represented by numerous architectural styles. The underground of the church are of great interest because the remains of two ancient churches can be seen.
Palazzo Ghilini
Alexandria
Currently used as headquarters of the province and of the prefecture, this elegant palace was built in 1733 on the basis of Benedetto Alfieri's project. Regarded as one of the most beautiful buildings in town, its forms are clearly baroque.
Palazzo dal Pozzo
Alexandria
Erected in the Saint Lucia small square in the eighteenth century in pure Baroque style, the palace is a small, very elegant charm. From 1862 to 1868 home of the Casino Company and then later from 1962 to 1982 seat of the Notary.
Arco di Trionfo
Alexandria
The beautiful Arc de Triomphe located near the end of Via Dante was built in 1768 to commemorate the visit of Vittorio Amedeo III and of Maria Ferdinanda of Spain to the city of Alexandria.It is a wonderful example of eighteenth century arch.
Museo Etnografico della Gambarina
Alexandria
Located in Gambarina Square, the museum displays a collection related to rural culture and to the old local industries so that we can understand how the Alexandrians'condition of life in the past really was.
Galleria d'Arte Soave
Alexandria
Piazza della Libertà
Alexandria
Piazza della Libertà is the center of city life, on which overlooks the nineteenth-century Municipal Palace and the Prefecture Palace with its Baroque scrolls.
Palazzo Guasco
Alexandria
The current headquarters of the provincial Departments are located within this beautiful building with a charming and elegant Piedmontese Baroque facade.Some of the halls of late eighteenth-century style are currently awaiting renovation.
Forte del Cristo ruderi
Alexandria
Castello Grande
Frascarolo
(16 Km)
The Great Castle was built during the 14th century. The building had the function of protecting crops and inhabitants. In 1882 it was restored by the architect Vandone of Vigevano in a very elegant style that made it one of the most particular buildings in Lomellina. Outside there is also a small garden that gives it a very nice view.
Castello di Frascarolo
Frascarolo
(106 Km)
The Castle of Frascarolo is assumed to date back to 1160. It was used as a fortress to defend itself against the Comaschi. In the 16th century it was purchased by the Medici, who turned it into a 16th-century residence.
Castello di Piovera
Alluvioni Piovera
(11 Km)
Piovera Castle was built in the fourteenth century on the ruins of a pre-existing Christian convent. It was home to several noble families, including the Spanish, the Visconti and the Savoy. Currently it turns out to be the residential residence of Niccolò Calvi di Bergolo, who purchased it in the late 1960s.
Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
Valenza
(12 Km)
The Opera del Duomo Museum was created in the early seventeenth century and exhibits to the public a collection of sacred art including paintings, sculptures, vestments and liturgical objects. All the materials on display come from the Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore, where the Museum is also set up. Admission to the Museum is free of charge.
Torre Paleologa
San Salvatore Monferrato
(10 Km)
It was erected in 1413 by the Marquis Teodoro Paleologo of Monferrato. It was part of the defensive and sighting system of the Marquisate of Monferrato.
Galleria Rino Costa
Valenza
(11 Km)