When you walk through Alba, the towers in the cityscape catch your eyes. These were built in the 14th and 15th centuries. Noble towers presented the status of the rich noble families and were very fashionable during this period in Italy. The higher the family tower stood, the richer the family was. Today there are not that many of the towers to be seen. Some of the towers were rebuilt to the height of the neighboring house roofs or integrated into houses.
A stroll around the city and to the towers takes you through the cozy alleys of Alba. There are small shops and restaurants, where the specialties of the region are offered. In particular, between Piazza Risorgimento and Via Cavour, some of these noble towers have been preserved. In Via Calissano, there is still the Torre di Casa Chiarlone tower, which has been lowered almost to the roof level. You can recognize the house by the beautiful wooden door from the 18th century.