Things to Do in Alba

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Things to Do in Alba


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  • elisa d
    Bangkok, Thailand7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jessica was able to make the vineyards visit very interesting and funny. I have done cellar and wine tasting before and she said things that I did not know. Also the tasting was very nice. I highly recommend
    Written October 29, 2023
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  • Lon M
    Cool, United States6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Loved the welcoming feeling of this winery! Such a down home feeling with a wonderful family running around just to serve their guests. Super fun super educational.
    Written October 7, 2023
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  • Dmitrij F
    Vilnius, Lithuania18 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good place to taste snacks food and drinks local wine. Historic location in the middle of Alba. Very cozy place. Take a time to walk around old city.
    Written June 18, 2023
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  • alberto casas_60
    Panama City, Panama226 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Breathtaking views of the Alps is an unforgettable view. The hills filled with nocciala trees and vineyards are as peaceful as any views
    Written November 13, 2022
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  • alexsH4898QF
    Rome, Italy8 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I have visited several wineries, in different countries. Overall, this visit was very informative and good. The view from the hills there are very nice. We tasted four wines (one white and three reds, among which one Barolo DOCG and one Barolo Gran Cru). They charged us the price of the visit (25 euros) even if we bought some bottles of wine. The wines were good, but I have found better wines in other wineries, especially given the prices of the bottles here. The tasting lacked a bit of organization since they opened the bottle at the time of the tasting. So we tasted them without having time for the wine to "breath" a bit. But still the visit was worth it.
    Written April 22, 2017
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  • Johan_Gg
    Stockholm, Sweden76 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very well organized. I recommend choosing an early entry time, as it gets crowded at lunch and after.
    Written November 6, 2023
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  • WhapoFishShack
    South Lake Tahoe, CA118 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I have had the pleasure to attend two different Art Exhibitions at the location. Defintely worth the trip!
    Written January 27, 2017
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  • RuthCuritiba_Brazil
    Curitiba, Brazil108 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    For a small church in a small town, this is quite impressive. It has some relics of some saint....neveer sure about these claims.
    Written November 18, 2019
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  • westy54
    Sydney, Australia9,053 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Cathedral dominates the Piazza Risorgimento, also know as Piazza Duomo, in the centre of Alba.

    The Cathedral has origins dating back to the 6th century however the layout of the current Cathedral is largely Romanesque dating from the 11th/12th century.

    Subsequent renovations in the late 15th/early 16th century transformed the facade into a Gothic style. These renovations resulted in the demolition of all but the bell tower, the three portals, the facade colonnade and the crypt that existed in the earlier 11th/12th century church.

    Further substantial renovations and stabilisation works were carried out following earthquakes in 1626 and also during the 18th and 19th centuries. A large part of the interior artwork and frescoes has been completed since 1871.

    The exterior is red brick Gothic in style with three sections and three arches, separated by embedded pillars, opening onto the colonnade and corresponding to the three internal naves. Above the central arch is a statue of San Lorenzo and above this a large rose window. On the lateral sections either side of the central section, there are two large lancet windows. In each of the four embedded pillars there are reliefs showing the symbols of four saints (dating from the mid 19th century). Each embedded pillar is also topped with a type of enclosed turret. The Bell Tower was substantially renovated in the late 15th century, is approximately 45 metres high and exhibits four different styles of windows.

    The interior is divided into three high naves with four spans each in the shape of a Latin Cross. The cross vaults of the three naves are painted a rich blue and white, as if it were a starry night, with the arches dividing them from each other resting on bicolour pillars.

    There are six beautiful chapels, three in each of the lateral naves, filled with wonderful paintings, altarpieces and, in some instances, masses of marble and gilted ornaments. The majority of the ceilings in these chapels are covered with frescoes.

    The elevated very impressive high altar sits above the crypt and is Baroque in style. Behind this is the 35 wood stalls of the choir which were carved in the early 16th century. There are numerous beautiful stained glass windows at the back of the high altar and also surrounding the lateral naves and the counter facade which also houses the organ which dates from 1876.

    Excavations have uncovered a baptismal font from the sixth century and this may now be viewed via a glass opening in the floor.

    Well worth a visit. Free to enter.
    Written January 31, 2023
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  • Mary D
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We were at this wonderful winery with a group of college friends. We all enjoyed the fabulous wine and knowledgeable hostess. She was able to clearly explain the process at this beautiful winery in a way that was full of humor and easy to understand for Americans. The wine was so good that some members of our party had it shipped home. As you make your drive through the vineyards to the winery, it is easy to see why the area is a UNESCO World Heritage site!
    Written July 15, 2022
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  • lbrubake
    Santa Fe, NM20 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fascinating look as some of the excavations that have been done of Roman and more recent ruins. Led by a graduate student or archeologist, but only in Italian. The brochure they hand out is available in English and has good detail.
    Written October 6, 2016
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