On demand

Turismo in Langa
Corso Torino 4
12051 Alba (Cn)
Tel 0173.364030
SMS 331.9231050
info@turismoinlanga


 

Alba Panoramica. The tour of Cento Torri

This tour in the medieval city center of Alba and through its “Cento Torri” (hundred towers) will also be a great occasion to discover interesting things about Alba and admire it from different panoramic points of view.

alba panoramica

A “Turismo in Langa” qualified guide will lead you through the cultural heritage of Alba. This tour lasts approximately 1h45’ and will permit you to:

  • get to know medieval architecture and discover that the famous towers in Alba never were a hundred.
  • visit Piazza Pertinace and learn about the “Castellaccio” and the historic rivalry with the city of Asti.
  • visit some important pieces of art in the Sala Consiliare of the City Hall (a Macrino d’Alba for example)
  • admire Piazza Risorgimento from the balcony
  • discover the bizarre “Libro della Catena” (book of the chain)
  • admire the apse and the external frescos of the Romanesque church of San Domenico from the summer arena of Teatro Sociale Busca
  • visit the church of San Giovanni Battista and its precious treasure of holy pieces of art
  • hike the 40 meters high Torre Campanaria of the cathedral of San Lorenzo and discover that there are actually two bell towers, one from the X century and the other from the XII century
  • enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the whole city and the hills of Langhe and Roero.

Price

Groups must book. Prices depend on the number of members. Please call us for further information.

alba panoramica

Scenic Alba. The tour of Cento Torri

Guided tour to the medieval Alba, with its 100 towers. You will discover curiosities about the city and admire the landscape from panoramic points.

On demand
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Alba Walking Tour

Tour guidati della città di Alba e di Bra con l’ausilio di guide esperte e certificate. Una passeggiata tra arte, cultura, tradizioni e curiosità.

Da marzo a luglio 2024
Foto Aldo Agnelli – Archivio Centro Studi Beppe Fenoglio o.n.l.us.

Beppe Fenoglio: the writer, the partisan, the man

We offer three different tours to learn about the writer Beppe Fenoglio.

On demand

Associazione Turismo in Langa
P. Iva 02987630049 - CF 91009030049

Sviluppo & design Paolo Racca