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Things to see in Alessandria (Italy): 13 places and when to go
Alessandria is a town in Italy, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly Temples (5), History (3), Museums and art (2). The best known are Alessandria Cathedral, Cittadella of Alessandria and Palazzo Ghilini. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 44.9085, 8.6298
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (5) · History (3) · Museums and art (2) · Food and drink (2) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- MXP Ferno (VA), 81 km as the crow flies
What to see in Alessandria
The places in and around Alessandria, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Alessandria CathedralChurch building in Alessandria, Italy976 m
- Cittadella of AlessandriaFortification in Alessandria, Italy2.5 km
- Palazzo GhiliniHistoric building in Alessandria, Italy1.1 km
- Alessandria synagogueSynagogue of Alessandria, Italy1.4 km
- Santissima Trinità da LungiChurch building in Castellazzo Bormida, Italy9.1 km
- San Dalmazio BasilicaChurch in Quargnento, Italy12 km
- Marengo MuseumMuseum in Italy3.5 km
- Museo dei campionissimiNovi Ligure, Italy20 km
- Sanctuary of Beata Vergine della CretaTemples7.9 km
- Castello di OviglioCastles in Oviglio12 km
- Azienda Agricola Marcello MedaWinery14 km
- Il NonnottoWinery17 km
- Via FrancigenaAncient road11 km
When to go to Alessandria
The best time to visit Alessandria is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:57
- FebPossible10:11
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:16
- MayBest time14:39
- JunBest time15:23
- JulPossible15:05
- AugPossible13:53
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:42
- NovPossible9:18
- DecPossible8:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36. In April, 13 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Alessandria
The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 81 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Castelnuovo Scrivia11 places21 km
- Mede13 places23 km
- Sala Monferrato30 places28 km
- Acqui Terme24 places29 km
- Asti17 places33 km
- Ronco Scrivia26 places41 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Alessandria?
The best known: Alessandria Cathedral, Cittadella of Alessandria, Palazzo Ghilini, Alessandria synagogue, Santissima Trinità da Lungi. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Alessandria?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36.
How do you get to Alessandria?
The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 81 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Alessandria as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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