Car Hire Tortona - Mini guide to Tortona
Tortona is a commune of Piemonte located in the Province of Alessandria . The town sits on the right bank of the Scrivia between the Marengo and the bottom of the Ligurian Appennines. Like other smaller communes in Italy, Tortona has a lot of history behind it. Not many people know this but the city was actually founded in 123 BC. Can you imagine what the city looked like back then? There is so much to see when you visit. The weather is great all year around, the summers are warm and the winters are mild with temperatures around 50 degrees.
Some of the best sites to see in Tortona are the Roman Ruins, which are called the Mausoleum of the Roman Emperor Maiorianus. Another great site to see is the Palazzo Guidobono which first appeared in the 15th century but was rebuild in 1939 with more of a Gothic look to it. The Cathedral was built in the 16th century and the façade was built in the 19th century. There is some great artwork inside. If you want some history as well as some artwork then this is the place for you.
If you are looking for a place to stay in Tortona, you can stay at one of the best hotels in the area and that hotel is the Cascina Folletto. This hotel is a small working farm as most places to stay in this region are. The Cascina Folletto is a great bed and breakfast style place to stay. They offer great hospitality and homemade authentic Italian fare.
You can try horseback riding in the Natural Park that is nearby or if you want to experience shopping in Tortona then visit the Mac Arthur Glen Outlet. There is so much to do here that at the end of the vacation you may need another vacation. But it is relaxing and you will have a good time.
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