Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
(Piazza Duomo)
There's been a cathedral here since the 12th century, though the current
terracotta-brick affair is mostly a result of an almost complete neo-Gothic 19th-century
makeover. The intricate choir stalls date from 1512.
CATHEDRAL
Museo Civico Archeologico ' Federico Eusebio'
(Via Vittorio Emanuele II; admission €3; 3-6pm Tue-Fri, to 7pm Sat, 10am-1pm & 2-7pm Sun)
Worth
a peek for those keen to sober up between wine-tasting excursions, the city museum was
founded in 1887. It has archaeological and natural history sections.
MUSEUM
Centro Culturale
San Giuseppe
( 0173 29 61 63;
www.centroculturalesangiuseppe.it
; Piazza Vernazza 6)
Those who can prise
themselves away from all-day wine-tasting or ridiculously elongated lunches, head to this
converted church turned cultural center for concerts (choir and chamber music), art expos
or a hike up 134 steps to the 36m belltower (€1). In the basement, 2nd-century archaeolo-
gical remains from the vanquished Roman Empire have been uncovered.
CULTURAL CENTRE
Tours
Consorzio Turistico Langhe
TOURS
Monferrato Roero
( 0173 36 25 62;
www.tartufoevino.it
; Piazza Risorgimento 2)
The Alba-based consortium organ-
ises a wide variety of tours and courses unique to the Alba region and its gastronomy.
Truffle hunting can be arranged seasonally for white (September to December) or black
(May to September) truffles for €80 per person. Alternatively, you can tour a hazel-nut
farm for €30 year-round, or take part in a four-hour cooking course for €130.
There are various wine-themed excursions, including a guided tour of a Barolo winery
for €55. If your appetite is sated, join 'Lens on the Langhe', a tour with a professional
photographer (€60 to €90). All tours can be booked up to a day in advance at Alba's tour-
ist office.
Festivals & Events
Truffle Festival
FOOD
