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Alba was the ancient Roman city of Alba Pompeia, the birthplace of Roman Emperor Pertinax (AD 126-193). Today, it is renowned for its gastronomy, including its white truffles (tartufi bianchi) and wines. The town’s many feudal towers, churches and old houses add to its medieval atmosphere, while the cathedral is worth a visit for its superbly carved inlaid Renaissance choir stalls.

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Tourist attractions Alba : Things to see and do

The Langhe

I - Alba

It is in the vineyards of the Langhe that fine wines of world renown, such as Barolo, Nebbiolo and Barbaresco, are produced. Also famed for its white truffles ( tartufi bianchi ) and other local products, this verdant enclave that reaches as far as t..

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Hotels Alba

Hotel Munin

Via San Defendente, 81 - Loc. Valpone I - 12043 Canale d'Alba (CN)

Prix Prices from : 66 €

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Albergo San Lorenzo

Piazza Rossetti 6 I - 12051 Alba

Housed in an 18th-century building in the heart of the old town, the Albergo San Lorenzo is round the corner from the Romanesque Alba Cathedral. It offers elegant accommodation and free private parking. All rooms have a classic décor and feature a p..

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Hotel Calissano

Via Pola 8 I - 12051 Alba

The 4-star Calissano offers free parking in Alba’s centre, a 10-minute walk from Alba Station. It features a fitness centre and elegant rooms with an LCD TV and free Wi-Fi. All decorated with refined wood floors, rooms at Hotel Calissano are soundpr..

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Restaurants Alba

Osteria dell'Arco

piazza Savona 5 I - 12051 Alba

Rustic informal establishment right in the town centre facing an internal courtyard; originally a wine bar, now it offers a regional cuisine, with imaginative variations.

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Caffè Umberto

piazza Savona 4 I - 12051 Alba

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La Libera

via Pertinace 24/a I - 12051 Alba

The premises are pleasantly located in the town centre and propose a choice of menus developed exclusively from traditional Piedmontese recipes. The management is all one could wish in terms of experience, courtesy and friendliness.

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Enoclub

piazza Savona 4 I - 12051 Alba

Everyone in Alba is talking about this restaurant, which occupies the old wine cellars of a 19C palazzo in the town centre. Elegant ambience, cuisine from the Langhe, as well as cosmopolitan dishes in the more informal bistro-style Caffè Umberto.

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Piazza Duomo

vicolo dell'Arco 1, angolo piazza Risorgimento 4 I - 12051 Alba

This 40 year-old restaurant has a reputation as one of the best in Italy. Crippa's cuisine is a superb demonstration of culinary excellence, offering a celebration of the Langhe region. From plin ravioli to hazelnuts, with imaginatively reinterpreted..

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I Castelli

corso Torino 14/1 I - 12051 Alba

This modern restaurant is situated in a region famous for its truffles and excellent red wines. It selects simple, seasonal and local produce to create its traditionally inspired dishes with a contemporary flavour.

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