{"id":9645,"date":"2024-03-01T12:03:39","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T11:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/?page_id=9645"},"modified":"2024-03-01T12:03:39","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T11:03:39","slug":"piedmontese-apennines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/piedmontese-apennines\/","title":{"rendered":"Piedmontese Apennines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">&lt;&lt;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/northwest-italy\/piedmont\/\">Piedmont<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The southern and eastern part of the Province of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/alessandrino-and-casalese\/#alessandria\" class=\"ek-link\">Alessandria<\/a> is occupied by hills and mountains, and includes the northernmost section of the Apennines. Here are the historical regions of Acquese, Ovadese, Novese, and Tortonese, centered around the towns of Acqui Terme, Ovada, Novi Ligure, and Tortona respectively. Various towns in this area house interesting historic attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"border: 1px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-dab53c31-2bbd-4163-93ba-8e99242f7f70\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-a1b02c08-53a6-4ea9-94cc-f8f80f2f2227\">Places to see in the Piedmontese Apennines<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#tortona\">Tortona<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#abbey-of-santa-maria-di-rivalta\">Abbey of Santa Maria di Rivalta<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#il-divisionismo\">Il Divisionismo<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#sanctuary-of-nostra-signora-della-guardia\">Sanctuary of Nostra Signora della Guardia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#novi-ligure\">Novi Ligure<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#museo-dei-campionissimi\">Museo dei Campionissimi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#serravalle-scrivia\">Serravalle Scrivia<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#archaeological-area-of-libarna\">Archaeological Area of Libarna<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#gavi\">Gavi<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#fort-of-gavi\">Fort of Gavi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#acqui-terme\">Acqui Terme<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#la-bollente\">La Bollente<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#acqui-terme-cathedral\">Acqui Terme Cathedral<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#palaiologos-castle\">Palaiologos Castle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tortona\"><strong>Tortona<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tortona is a city located in the eastern portion of the Province of Alessandria. Originally a Ligurian village called <em>Dertona<\/em>, it later became a flourishing Roman colony. For centuries it remained the most important city in the region, and in the Middle Ages it was the seat of a bishopric and then a free <em>comune<\/em>. Destroyed after a siege by Frederick Barbarossa in 1155, it was quickly rebuilt, but it was dominated by various local powers. After almost four centuries under the rule of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/milan\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Milan<\/a>, it joined the Duchy of Savoy in the 18th century. The city became an industrial center after the unification of Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_28f00773-ff71-4638-9ced-5dd9af757f4e\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"abbey-of-santa-maria-di-rivalta\"><strong>Abbey of Santa Maria di Rivalta<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Abbey of Santa Maria di Rivalta (<em>Abbazia di Santa Maria di Rivalta<\/em>) is a medieval abbey located near Rivalta Scrivia, a hamlet just south of Tortona. The abbey was founded in the 12th century, and its church is an example of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. The complex hosts various ancient frescoes, paintings, and other artworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Viale di Rivalta, 1, 15057 Cascina Rivalta Scrivia AL<br>Coordinates: 44.8551, 8.8271<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/7fFsG6UWthguaEYz8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_20926d7a-3d92-4eaa-ac29-2b06cc9fec60\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"il-divisionismo\"><strong>Il Divisionismo<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Il Divisionismo is the name of an art gallery in Tortona dedicated to the Divisionism, an art style that was popular in Italy in the late 19th and early 20th century. The museum houses several paintings by some of the most prominent Divisionist artists of that period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Corso Leoniero, 2, 15057 Tortona AL<br>Coordinates: 44.8974, 8.8649<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/YnvzgGHJuHiDoVPGA\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_4b3133c2-d59d-47ab-afc9-4663007e8619\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sanctuary-of-nostra-signora-della-guardia\"><strong>Sanctuary of Nostra Signora della Guardia<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sanctuary of Nostra Signora della Guardia is a 20th-century church in Tortona. This church is a site of pilgrimage as it hosts the remains of Saint Luigi Orione, but it is also known for the imposing 14-meter-tall statue of Saint Mary that adorns the top of the bell tower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Don Domenico Sparpaglione, 4, 15057 Tortona AL<br>Coordinates: 44.8882, 8.8591<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/FmaWEcV3oN7QPRA28\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_f2269fca-f420-4ba8-a72e-6002fa51fb7a\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"novi-ligure\"><strong>Novi Ligure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Novi Ligure is a city located at the foot of the hills in the Province of Alessandria. The town emerged as a free <em>comune<\/em> during the Late Middle Ages. After being contested for centuries, it was mostly ruled by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/genoa\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Genoa<\/a> until 1797. In the 19th century the city was moved from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/northwest-italy\/liguria\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Liguria<\/a> to Piedmont, but it was given the suffix &#8220;Ligure&#8221; to underline its link with the region.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_30596a40-1730-4492-b26f-05d8691ea016\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"museo-dei-campionissimi\"><strong>Museo dei Campionissimi<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Museo dei Campionissimi is a museum focused on the history of cycling. The exhibition includes a section on the history of the bicycle in general, but it is mostly dedicated to Fausto Coppi and Costante Girardengo, two famous cyclists born in the Province of Alessandria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Viale dei Campionissimi, 2, 15067 Novi Ligure AL<br>Coordinates: 44.7638, 8.7785<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/g8K6KmcorMysaYXj7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_d22f1db8-dced-4b39-aa51-0e7e2220cc11\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"serravalle-scrivia\"><strong>Serravalle Scrivia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Serravalle Scrivia is a small town among the hills in the Province of Alessandria, located along the Scrivia river. The ancient Roman town of Libarna was located nearby, while the current city emerged during the Middle Ages. Now it is known as a link between the Po Valley and Liguria.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_a539c5ce-4d89-40ba-aa1d-8b4539897f4a\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"archaeological-area-of-libarna\"><strong>Archaeological Area of Libarna<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Libarna was originally a Ligurian settlement, which later became a flourishing Roman colony. The town was hit by Barbarian invasions during the fall of the Roman Empire, and it was abandoned in 452. Some ruins of the ancient city have been unearthed, including a theater, an amphitheater, and a few more buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Arquata, 63, 15069 Serravalle Scrivia AL<br>Coordinates: 44.7056, 8.8672<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ZHgDb1aMjuVLVucr7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_5e1adf7d-cf9d-449d-b62c-1debd3fb81d8\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gavi\"><strong>Gavi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gavi is a small town among the hills south of Novi Ligure, in the Province of Alessandria. The town features various historic landmarks, and it is best known for its large fortress.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_aae82a86-cc6d-43f2-877c-a4556fb2b8af\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fort-of-gavi\"><strong>Fort of Gavi<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Fort of Gavi (<em>Forte di Gavi<\/em>) is a large fortress located on a hill overlooking Gavi. Originally built as a medieval castle, it was later slowly expanded and reworked into a fortress under the rule of Genoa. After being decommissioned in the 19th century, it was used as a prison, and now it serves as a museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Forte di Gavi, 15066 Gavi AL<br>Coordinates: 44.6913, 8.8044<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/tRbdEGexojRNd9Lb7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_980a1122-f635-4da6-a63d-684f581f53e5\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"acqui-terme\"><strong>Acqui Terme<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Acqui Terme is a town among the hills in the Province of Alessandria, known for its thermal springs and its wine. The hot waters of Acqui Terme were already known during the Roman period, when the town was among the most important spas in the Roman Empire. During the Middle Ages it was the seat of a bishopric and then a free <em>comune<\/em>. After being ruled by various local powers, it became part of the Duchy of Savoy and then Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_1ffc1749-8bd3-450c-9513-c28a9ac63b15\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"la-bollente\"><strong>La Bollente<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>La Bollente is a 19th-century monument located in the center of Acqui Terme, and a symbol of the city. The decorated pavilion is placed on the site of a hot thermal spring where the waters can reach a temperature of 75\u00b0C, hence its name, meaning &#8220;the boiling one&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Alla Bollente, 1, 15011 Acqui Terme AL<br>Coordinates: 44.6756, 8.4705<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/bvu7heKmrB2cJaGW8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_db9fdec8-12e8-446b-a4e3-4648f71e836d\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"acqui-terme-cathedral\"><strong>Acqui Terme Cathedral<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as: Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Acqui Terme Cathedral (<em>Duomo di Acqui Terme<\/em>) is a church built in the 11th century, and the main religious site of Acqui Terme. Originally erected in Romanesque style, it was later reworked and its interiors were adorned with Baroque decorations. The church hosts various interesting artworks, including the 15th-century triptych of the <em>Madonna di Montserrat<\/em> by Spanish painter Bartolom\u00e9 Bermejo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Duomo, 15011 Acqui Terme AL<br>Coordinates: 44.6742, 8.4710<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/hvRR71TvEV7CkFGQ6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_461279c0-ad28-4bf7-9aa0-17d5633fc562\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"palaiologos-castle\"><strong>Palaiologos Castle<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Palaiologos Castle (<em>Castello dei Paleologi<\/em>) is a castle originally built in the Late Middle Ages, and reworked under the rule of William VIII, Marquis of Montferrat, a member of the Palaiologos family. The castle now hosts an archaeological museum hosting a collection of local findings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Morelli, 2, 15011 Acqui Terme AL<br>Coordinates: 44.6738, 8.4724<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/tmCWnKM4HR8cPHCDA\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt;&lt;\u00a0Piedmont The southern and eastern part of the Province of Alessandria is occupied by hills and mountains, and includes the northernmost section of the Apennines. Here are the historical regions of Acquese, Ovadese, Novese, and Tortonese, centered around the towns of Acqui Terme, Ovada, Novi Ligure, and Tortona respectively. Various towns in this area house interesting historic attractions. Tortona Tortona is a city located in the eastern portion of the Province of Alessandria. Originally a Ligurian village called Dertona, it later became a flourishing Roman colony. For centuries it remained the most important city in the region, and in the Middle Ages it was the seat of a bishopric and then a free comune. Destroyed after a siege by Frederick Barbarossa in 1155, it was quickly rebuilt, but it was dominated by various local powers. After almost four centuries under the rule of Milan, it joined the Duchy of Savoy in the 18th century. The city became an industrial center after the unification of Italy. Abbey of Santa Maria di Rivalta The Abbey of Santa Maria di Rivalta (Abbazia di Santa Maria di Rivalta) is a medieval abbey located near Rivalta Scrivia, a hamlet just south of Tortona. The abbey was founded in the 12th century, and its church is an example of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. The complex hosts various ancient frescoes, paintings, and other artworks. Address: Viale di Rivalta, 1, 15057 Cascina Rivalta Scrivia ALCoordinates: 44.8551, 8.8271 Google Maps Il Divisionismo Il Divisionismo is the name of an art gallery in Tortona dedicated to the Divisionism, an art style that was popular in Italy in the late 19th and early 20th century. The museum houses several paintings by some of the most prominent Divisionist artists of that period. Address: Corso Leoniero, 2, 15057 Tortona ALCoordinates: 44.8974, 8.8649 Google Maps Sanctuary of Nostra Signora della Guardia The Sanctuary of Nostra Signora della Guardia is a 20th-century church in Tortona. This church is a site of pilgrimage as it hosts the remains of Saint Luigi Orione, but it is also known for the imposing 14-meter-tall statue of Saint Mary that adorns the top of the bell tower. Address: Via Don Domenico Sparpaglione, 4, 15057 Tortona ALCoordinates: 44.8882, 8.8591 Google Maps Novi Ligure Novi Ligure is a city located at the foot of the hills in the Province of Alessandria. The town emerged as a free comune during the Late Middle Ages. After being contested for centuries, it was mostly ruled by Genoa until 1797. In the 19th century the city was moved from Liguria to Piedmont, but it was given the suffix &#8220;Ligure&#8221; to underline its link with the region. Museo dei Campionissimi The Museo dei Campionissimi is a museum focused on the history of cycling. The exhibition includes a section on the history of the bicycle in general, but it is mostly dedicated to Fausto Coppi and Costante Girardengo, two famous cyclists born in the Province of Alessandria. 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The town features various historic landmarks, and it is best known for its large fortress. Fort of Gavi The Fort of Gavi (Forte di Gavi) is a large fortress located on a hill overlooking Gavi. Originally built as a medieval castle, it was later slowly expanded and reworked into a fortress under the rule of Genoa. After being decommissioned in the 19th century, it was used as a prison, and now it serves as a museum. Address: Forte di Gavi, 15066 Gavi ALCoordinates: 44.6913, 8.8044 Google Maps Acqui Terme Acqui Terme is a town among the hills in the Province of Alessandria, known for its thermal springs and its wine. The hot waters of Acqui Terme were already known during the Roman period, when the town was among the most important spas in the Roman Empire. During the Middle Ages it was the seat of a bishopric and then a free comune. After being ruled by various local powers, it became part of the Duchy of Savoy and then Italy. La Bollente La Bollente is a 19th-century monument located in the center of Acqui Terme, and a symbol of the city. The decorated pavilion is placed on the site of a hot thermal spring where the waters can reach a temperature of 75\u00b0C, hence its name, meaning &#8220;the boiling one&#8221;. Address: Via Alla Bollente, 1, 15011 Acqui Terme ALCoordinates: 44.6756, 8.4705 Google Maps Acqui Terme Cathedral Also known as: Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta The Acqui Terme Cathedral (Duomo di Acqui Terme) is a church built in the 11th century, and the main religious site of Acqui Terme. Originally erected in Romanesque style, it was later reworked and its interiors were adorned with Baroque decorations. The church hosts various interesting artworks, including the 15th-century triptych of the Madonna di Montserrat by Spanish painter Bartolom\u00e9 Bermejo. Address: Piazza Duomo, 15011 Acqui Terme ALCoordinates: 44.6742, 8.4710 Google Maps Palaiologos Castle The Palaiologos Castle (Castello dei Paleologi) is a castle originally built in the Late Middle Ages, and reworked under the rule of William VIII, Marquis of Montferrat, a member of the Palaiologos family. 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