Alba Cathedral

Alba Cathedral (Cattedrale di San Lorenzo) is a Romanesque Roman Catholic church in Alba, Piedmont, and the seat of the Diocese of Alba. Located in Piazza del Risorgimento, the cathedral dates back to the 5th century, with the current red-brick structure built in the 12th century over Roman remains. It was later reshaped in Gothic style and extensively restored following an earthquake in 1626, with further renovations in the 19th century led by Edoardo Arborio Mella.

Notable features include a 12th-century bell tower, a richly carved Renaissance wooden choir (1512), and chapels with artworks from the 18th and 19th centuries. Archaeological work in 2007 uncovered graves and an ancient baptismal font. Today, the cathedral reflects centuries of architectural evolution and remains a symbol of Alba’s religious and civic heritage.

Address
Via Vida 1D, Alba, Italy

Established
12th century