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Aquarium of Genoa
Italy's largest and Europe's second-largest aquarium in the old port of Genoa with over 70 tanks.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Piedmont, Italy · Europe
Spinetta Marengo sits on the route: 5 minutes from Castelceriolo, 58km from Ponte Gobbo, Bobbio.
Spinetta Marengo is a town located in Piedmont, Italy. With a population of 6,392, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Spinetta Marengo sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Spinetta Marengo to your route.
Spinetta Marengo (Piedmontese: Marengh) is a town in Piedmont, Italy located within the municipal boundaries of the comune of Alessandria. The population is 6,417.
On 14 June 1800 the village was the scene of an important battle between the French army commanded by Napoleon and an Austrian army led by Melas. EveryRead more
second Sunday in June, there is traditionally a costumed commemoration of the battle, drawing many international visitors. According to local legend, Majno, a thief who was said to have robbed Pope Pius VII while on his way to Paris in 1804 to crown Napoleon emperor, laid up in hiding in the woods of Fraschetta, just by Spinetta Marengo.
The dish Chicken Marengo is named after the town. According to legend, Napoleon's chef created the dish from the few ingredients he could find after the battle, using a sabre instead of a cooking knife.
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Spinetta Marengo is located in Piedmont, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 44.8855 latitude, 8.6775 longitude.
Spinetta Marengo has a population of approximately 6,392 people, making it a town in Italy.
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Italy's largest and Europe's second-largest aquarium in the old port of Genoa with over 70 tanks.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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Italy's grand maritime city offers a Renzo Piano-revamped harbour, big aquarium and a UNESCO palace quarter.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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Eleven irregular humpbacked arches carry this medieval 'devil's bridge' across the Trebbia at Bobbio, the abbey town Hemingway reputedly called part of 'the most beautiful valley in the world'. The SS45 Trebbia gorge drive to reach it is half the reward.
58 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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