Alessandria and Christmas
Alessandria is an artistic heritage which includes the famous Cittadella, vast squares and eighteenth century palaces. Cittadella is notable for its remarkable medieval fortifications; the centre of town is enclosed within a tall circular wall, studded with towers and ringed by a moat. It is a great experience to explore the true beauty of the city. A visit should be made to the hills, through vineyards and imposing castles, such as Vignale Monferrato and Camino. The region is world famous for its wine production where the Langhe hills are home to the great Barolo wines and nearby Asti produces its Spumante. Food lovers around the world visit the area to sample its truffles and visit Bra the capital of the Slow Food movement.During the Christmas season, There are a lot of other treasures that make unique and special a stay in this area: from the Acqui Terme thermal... Continue reading
Happy New Year in Alessandria
Celebrate your New Year?s Eve the Italian way. Alessandria is named after the pope who founded this city in the hills of northern Italy in 1775 Alessandria is known for its excellent red wines and numerous wineries. DIshes here are exceptional which are as likely to be larded with butter and cream as olive oil. Pastas and risottos are often flavoured with delicate shavings of truffle, and saffron is another popular risotto ingredient.
Pay a visit to the Valsesia valley, which leads up to Monte Rosa. Along Monte (sacred mountain) is an extraordinary collection of 45 chapels. There is the area of Alessandria, home to the spa town of Acqui Terme, the paddy fields of Vercelli, and of course the western shores of Lake Maggiore.
And the best place to stay in Alessandria is A CHICCA that offers 35 EUR per night it has a private parking.
All rooms are spacious with... Continue reading