Alessandria

Alessandria is a strongly fortified and stirring town and provincial capital on the river Tanaro, in Piedmont, Italy, 55 miles southeast of Turin. Its commune has an area of about 143.2 sq. km and a 2001 population of 82,201 inhabitants. The province lies in the southeastern Piedmont, half on the northern slope of the Apennines and half on the Po plain; its area is 3,560 sq. km and its 2001 population is 414,384.

Museums

• The Marengo Battle Museum

External links

• The official website of the city council
• Guide to Alessandria city – Information, phone numbers and useful link