Probably one of the most splendid itineraries within the province of Alessandria is one of historic discovery. The administrative boundaries have unified an area, of both strategic transitory importance and of importance in terms of trading and conflict. The area extends between Southern Piedmont, Liguria, Lombardy, and Emilia Romagna. The area since Pre- Roman times has been etched by a host of different peoples, and varied events which have deeply influenced the customs, tradition through the ages, in such a diversified manner as to constitute a true world within a world. History is the focal point of this local area, offering a magical voyage of discovery into the past.