It boasts the largest church in Liguria: the Basilica of San Maurizio. The church occupies part of what was once Piazza d'Armi. It seems that St. Leonard himself chose the place to erect it during a famous sermon to the citizens ... #tuttitaly
Imperia is a Ligurian city with a particular charm due to enchanting views and panoramas of the sea. Built around the Impero River, the city includes Oneglia and Porto Maurizio agglomerations.
In the Oneglia area, we can visit the Olive Museum, where the great protagonist is the Taggiasca olive, whose name derives from the town of Taggia, in the province of Imperia. The first olive tree of a particular quality was planted in Taggia, brought to Liguria by the Crusaders during the wars in the Holy Land.
Imperia boasts the largest church in Liguria: the Basilica of San Maurizio. The building occupies part of what was once Piazza d'Armi. It seems that San Leonardo himself chose the place to erect it during a famous sermon to the citizens. To observe the imposing exterior of the church with the two twin bell towers, 36 m high.
Imperia has become internationally famous thanks to the vintage sailing event on the stretch of water every two years in September.
The sailboats come from all over the world and parade to be judged also from an aesthetic point of view. The award of the Elegance Prize is foreseen.
Gastronomy
The typical dish of Imperia is cannolini, an elementary first course created initially to make up for the lack of pasta.
