Attractions and Places To See around Castellazzo Bormida - Top 20

Located in Borgo Basalone (also known as the new part), this 17th-century palace in typical Genoese style represents one of the few examples of Ligurian architecture in Piedmont. Commissioned by noblewoman Lelia Di Negro—niece of Ambrogio Di Negro, former Doge of Genoa—when, invested with the fiefdoms of the same name and becoming Marchioness of Mombaruzzo and Countess of Quaranti, she decided to move the marquis' palace from the fortified enclosure of the Castle to an even more dominant and spectacular location.

This church, which is dedicated to the Holy Cross (Latin: "Santa Croce"), derives its patronage from the cross on which Jesus Christ died. The veneration of the Holy Cross goes back in large part to Saint Helena, who was the mother of Emperor Constantine the Great (who recognized Christianity as a religion after his victory at the "Milvian Bridge" in front of Rome and ended the long period of persecution with the "Edict of Toleration" of Milan in 312). In the early fourth century, she made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land (Israel / Palestine) and brought numerous relics back to Europe, including the "True Cross" on which Jesus Christ was crucified. Helena is therefore often depicted with a cross as an attribute. The church celebrates the feast of the discovery, public presentation and veneration of the Holy Cross - called the "Exaltation of the Cross" - on September 14th.

the V.d.F. website it has been inhabited without interruption since prehistoric times; home to a thriving riverine emporium during the Iron Age; it became a Roman municipium in close relationship with the Via Fulvia which connected Augusta Taurinorum (Turin) with Dertona (Tortona). The archaeological area and the small museum have been closed and in a state of decay for years. In the photo the small chapel dedicated to S. Rocco and S. Bovo is always open, and a good stopping point.

The monumental complex of Santa Croce and All Saints, wanted and founded by Saint Pius V, is located in Bosco Marengo near Alessandria.

The Last Judgement by Giorgio Vasari, one of the most important works of the entire complex commissioned by Pope Pius V in the 16th century

It dates back to the early twentieth century, entirely in brick and with a gabled facade, it overlooks the SP246 which crosses the village of Villa del Foro.

Arched bridge reaching a height of 30m. It was inaugurated in 2016 becoming one of the symbols of the city. The walkable surface is divided into two: on one side reserved for vehicles and on the other for cycle and pedestrian areas. A cycle/pedestrian path which, however, has gaps in maintenance and due to its danger since it crosses many blind exits of gates and roads.

Seventeenth-century palace in typical Genoese style, it represents one of the few examples of Ligurian architecture in Piedmont. Wanted by the noblewoman Lelia Di Negro - granddaughter of Ambrogio Di Negro, former Doge of Genoa - when, having become Marchioness of Mombaruzzo and Countess of Quaranti, she decided to move the marquis palace to a dominant position with guaranteed scenographic effect.