Alba, Italy

Alba is an important town of Piedmont, Italy, in the province of Cuneo, in the area of Langhe. Famous for the white truffle, peach and wine production, it hosts the Palazzo Comunale (13th century), some towers of 14th century, and a notable Cathedral (Duomo - started in 12th century and restructured in 15th century).

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Piedmont - Italy - Province of Cuneo - Langhe - Truffle - Peach - Wine - 13th century - 14th century - Cathedral - 12th century - 15th century

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The town is on the site of the ancient Alba Pompeia, probably founded by Pompeius Strabo while constructing a road from Aquae Statiellae (Acqui) to Augusta Taurinorum (Turin). Alba was the birthplace of the Roman emperor Pertinax.

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Pompeius Strabo - Aquae Statiellae - Acqui - Augusta Taurinorum - Turin - Pertinax

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Alba has 29,759 inhabitants (Source: ISTAT - Census 2001).

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The confectionery group Ferrero is based in Alba.

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Confectionery - Ferrero

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Alba's sister city is in Medford, Oregon.

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Sister city - Medford, Oregon

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