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Alessandria is a city and comune in Piedmont, Italy, and the capital of the Province of Alessandria. Kick off your visit on the 28th (Wed): explore the landscape on two wheels at il sentiero del Lupo, explore the historical opulence of Castello di Grinzane Cavour, then stop by Pasticceria Gallina, and finally examine the collection at AcdB Museo - Alessandria Citta delle Biciclette. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the ancient world of Cittadella di Alessandria, then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, then contemplate the long history of La Bollente, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Cattedrale Nostra Signora Assunta.

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Turin to Alessandria is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Alessandria are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to go by car back home.
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Alessandria is a city and comune in Piedmont, Italy, and the capital of the Province of Alessandria. The city is sited on the alluvial plain between the Tanaro and the Bormida rivers, about 90km southeast of Turin.Alessandria is also a major railway hub.HistoryAlessandria was founded in 1168 with a charter as a free commune; it was sited upon a preexisting urban nucleus, to serve as a stronghold for the Lombard League, defending the traditional liberties of the communes of northern Italy against the Imperial forces of Frederick Barbarossa. Alessandria stood in the territories of the marchese of Montferrat, a staunch ally of the Emperor, with a name assumed in 1168 to honor the Emperor's opponent, Pope Alexander III. In 1174–1175 the fortress was sorely tested by Imperial siege and stood fast. A legend (related in Umberto Eco's book Baudolino, and which recalls one concerning Bishop Herculanus’ successful defense of Perugia several centuries earlier) says it was saved by a quick-witted peasant, Gagliaudo: he fed his cow with the last grain remaining within the city, then took it outside the city walls until he reached the Imperial camp. Here he was captured, and his cow cut open to be cooked: when the Imperials found the cow's stomach filled with grain, Gagliaudo was asked the reason to waste such a rich meal. He answered that he was forced to feed his cow with grain because there was such a lot of it, and no room to place it within the city. The Emperor, fearing that the siege would last too long, left Alessandria free. (Malaria was probably the real cause of his departure.) A statue of Gagliaudo can be found on the left corner of the city cathedral.

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