Tortona

Tortona is a small city in Piedmont, in northwestern Italy, set in the plains of the Po Valley between the Apennine foothills and the river Scrivia. Its compact historic centre, with medieval towers and a cathedral, sits alongside quieter residential districts, giving buyers and renters a choice between period buildings and more modern housing. The city is known as a local commercial and transport hub, which makes it a practical base for those who want town living in a less crowded part of the region.