Alba

Province: Cuneo · Region: Piedmont · Population: 30,804 · Postal code: 12051

Every autumn since 1928, Alba has celebrated the fair of its king: the white truffle, which here has its own market, world auction and liturgy. The "city of a hundred towers" — several still rise over the medieval skyline — is the capital of the UNESCO Langhe and an industrial capital disguised as a country town: Ferrero was founded here in 1946, and on certain mornings the cocoa in the air confirms it.

All around, Barolo and Barbaresco sit half an hour away through the hills. The perfect programme: Saturday market, tajarin pasta with butter, and a glass of nebbiolo while the sunset makes up its mind.

The Alba guide

Where to stay

Hotels, B&Bs and stays for every budget.

Events & festivals 1

Festivals, food fairs and events throughout the year.

Getting there

Trains, flights, driving: all the practical info.

Near Alba

The closest destinations covered by our editors, with straight-line distance.

Antique engraving featuring a panoramic view of a city skyline and gardens Bra Cuneo · 16 km Panoramic view of rolling hills with the town of Asti in the background Asti Asti · 28 km Tourist map board displaying the street layout of Carmagnola Carmagnola Turin · 30 km View of the town of Fossano with railway tracks in the foreground and the skyline Fossano Cuneo · 31 km Antique engraving of an industrial factory interior in Savigliano. Savigliano Cuneo · 32 km Rolling hills and vineyards in the countryside around Acqui Terme, Piedmont Acqui Terme Alessandria · 34 km