2026 agreement for the restoration of the Citadel of Alessandria
Date of the event:
On 3 November 2026 the Piedmont regional executive (Giunta regionale) approves the draft of a new agreement (protocollo d'intesa) with the Ministry of Culture and the Municipality of Alessandria to continue cooperation on the restoration, conservation and promotion of the military Citadel of Alessandria [1].
The agreement
The agreement runs for six years from signing and updates the course set by an earlier agreement signed in 2017, defining the framework of works, resources and commitments of the three administrations involved [1].
The maximum overall funding envisaged is about 29 million euros, divided as follows: about 3.4 million euros from the Piedmont Region, 24.6 million from the Ministry of Culture and 1.5 million from the Municipality of Alessandria [1].
Planned works
The regional funds are earmarked for the restoration and repurposing of the Palazzo del Governatore (Governor's Palace), for technological networks including fibre optics, Wi-Fi and an access-control system, as well as for a paved slow-mobility route within the Citadel [1].
The overall programme includes securing and conserving the buildings and the fortified perimeter, restoring the roofs, upgrading infrastructure for public use and the gradual recovery of the spaces. It also envisages converting the Quartiere Sant'Antonio into the seat of the Soprintendenza (heritage authority), with premises for archives, storage and restoration, along with works to open up the green areas for public use [1].
Statements
Regional councillors (assessori) Enrico Bussalino, Federico Riboldi and Andrea Tronzano state that with this measure the Region confirms its commitment and strengthens cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and the Municipality of Alessandria, with the aim of returning the complex to the community by developing its cultural, tourist and economic potential [1].
Sources
- Il Torinese — 3 November 2026