Ex Casa Miroglio

Ex Casa Miroglio is a historic building in Alba associated with the origins of the Miroglio business group.

Why it matters

Ex Casa Miroglio is associated with the twentieth-century origins of the Miroglio group, whose work in textiles, distribution and communication forms part of Alba's industrial history. The building is known as an early seat of the company.

What to notice

The building stands on Via Manzoni near Alba's cathedral square, within the historic centre. The restoration project by architect Ugo Costantino was designed to strengthen the structure and recover its historic facades. The municipal restoration project includes expansion of the adjacent Centro Studi Beppe Fenoglio.

Context and history

The building is described as an early seat of the Miroglio company and is associated with the writer Beppe Fenoglio. Its history includes use as a textile works. A municipal notice says the restoration project is intended to expand the adjacent Centro Studi Beppe Fenoglio and services for educational and cultural activities.