Alessandria Travel Guide
Everything you need to plan your trip to the historic city in Piedmont
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Latest page update: 26 May 2025
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By: Dion Protani
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The city of Alessandria is the capital city of the Province of Alessandria with a population of 93,766 inhabitants.
Standing at an elevation of 95 metres above sea level, it covers a total area of 204 km² and lies 85 kilometres east of Turin, the regional capital of Piedmont. Situated between two rivers, the River Tanaro and the River Bormida, Alessandria is one of the biggest cities in Piedmont with a thriving market and an important railway junction. |
Province: Alessandria
Region: Piedmont Population: 91,936 (in 2024 - source) Size: 204 km² Elevation: 95 metres Highlights: Piazza Garibaldi, Palazzo Rosso, Alessandria Cathedral Close by: Acqui Terme, Tortona, Casale Monferrato, Canelli |
By car: Asti - 34 mins (38 km), Vercelli - 39 mins (55 km)
Fly to: Genoa Airport - 1 hour by car (78 km) |