Since 2017 Alba has been recognized a Unesco Creative City for GASTRONOMY

This recognition enhances the international vocation of the food and wine cultural heritage of the whole Langhe Monferrato and Roero area.

The recognition

ALBA Creative City for Gastronomy

Welcome to the city of the hundred towers!

Alba is a city nestled among the hills of southern Piedmont, an ideal centre between the Mediterranean Sea and the Alps; the beating heart at the centre of the Langhe, Alba is surrounded by an extraordinary landscape rich in nature, vineyards, hazelnut groves and woods featuring unique colours; a landscape shaped by man, rich in history, traditions, picturesque villages, castles and bell towers.

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Thanks to the creative flair of visionary men and women from this noble land, the cuisine of excellence has become the expression of a truly unique history, steeped in traditional recipes that have been handed down over time and yet entwined with modern cuisine innovation. A unique and inimitable gastronomic culture.

Gastronomic Culture

The city and the area offer a rich selection of inns and restaurants: gastronomic experiences where the chefs' creative flair gives unique sensations both in terms of taste and the beauty captured in each dish. A cuisine of excellence that has revolutionized traditional dishes by turning them into culinary art.

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CITY EVENTS

Alba is a vibrant city: every moment of the year offers unique experiences. Tradition and innovation meet in our squares, where associations, groups, and institutions collaborate to create events for every taste: culture, food and wine, entertainment, and historical traditions enliven the city thanks to the passion of its residents, creating a rich calendar of unmissable events born from the local area and its community.

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