Alessandria - Definition and Overview

Alessandria is a town and province in Piedmont, Italy. Its commune has an area of about 143.2 sq. km and a 2001 population of 82,201 inhabitants. The province lies in the southeastern Piedmont, half on the northern slope of the Apennines and half on the Po plain; its area is 3,560 sq. km and its 2001 population is 414,384.

Museums

• The Marengo Battle Museum

External links

• The official website of the city council (http://www.comune.alessandria.it/)
• Guide to Alessandria city (http://en.comuni-italiani.it/006/003/) - Information, phone numbers and useful link