Museo Navale Internazionale del Ponente Ligure
Imperia
(15 Km)
The International Naval Museum of Western Liguria is located in the municipality of Imperia. The Museum is based at the Hydrographic Institute and was established in 1980 by Commander Flavio Serafini. The Museum is divided into 14 rooms and has an area of 700 square meters. Inside it houses a large collection of objects, including professional tools and old tools used in the past.
Cattedrale di San Siro
Sanremo
(6 Km)
The Cathedral of San Siro is the oldest religious building in Sanremo and one of the main examples of Romanesque architecture in western Liguria. Located in the historic center of the homonymous square, it was erected in the twelfth century. the structure contains several paintings and sacred objects of great historical and artistic value.
Chiesa Russa Ortodossa
Sanremo
(6 Km)
The best known, and most architecturally original church in Sanremo, the Russian Orthodox Church erected in 1910 on behalf of the Russian community, then numerous in Sanremo. The project, by the Russian academician Aleksej V. Scusev, was followed by the San Remo architect Pietro Agosti and the engineer Tornatore. Consecrated in 1913 and dedicated to Christ the Savior, to Saint Catherine Martyr and Saint Serafim of Sarov, it was erected in the style of that of Saint Basil in Moscow and rises on an area dominating Largo Nuvoloni at the beginning of the Empress Walk.
Porta San Giuseppe
Sanremo
(6 Km)
The Gate of St. Joseph was built in the fifteenth century together with the famous walls that include five other doors. The entrance is surmounted by a caditoia and is flanked by a fountain that, after a long period of degradation, have finally been restored.
Santuario Nostra Signora D.Costa
Sanremo
(6 Km)
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Coast also known as ``Madonna della Costa`` is located on a panoramic hill of the city. A place very dear to the Sanremesi, for its fame of protection from dangers and for being miraculous. In 1630 there was a reconstruction in Baroque style due to a sailor. The dome was built between 1770 and 1775. Inside we can see a decoration with marbles, stuccoes, painted frescoes and sculptures by artists: Anton Maria Maragliano, Domenico Fiasella, Cesare Procaccini and Bartolomeo Guidobono.
Oratorio dell'immacolata Concezione
Sanremo
(6 Km)
The Oratory of the Immaculate Conception is of sixteenth-century origins and represents a typical Baroque example. The construction was commissioned by the Palmari family. Inside we find numerous frescoes from the 16th century, emphasizing the baroque atmosphere more. Today the building is under the management of a community of nuns, the 'Daughters of the Church'.
Torre della Ciapela
Sanremo
(6 Km)
The Ciapela Tower or “Torre dei Saraceni” is located in the center of the city, in the Piazza del Mercato. This was built around the 15th century to defend the city from Barbarian assaults, and was renovated after the mid-19th century. The building has a round plan, with a trunk-conical body and numerous openings for the fireplaces and the rifle shop. Many tourists were fascinated by the visit of this property.
Fonte Battesimale
Sanremo
(6 Km)
The baptismal font is located near the Baptistery, the Cathedral of St. Stephen's Church and the Town Hall.
Battistero San Giovanni Battista
Sanremo
(6 Km)
The Baptistery is of very ancient origins and was dedicated to St. John the Baptist. It has a religious structure from which you can easily notice the construction period, despite all the restorations undergone over the years. Inside it houses a large collection of works of art, coming from other religious structures, mainly paintings and sculptures.
Oratorio San Costanzo
Sanremo
(6 Km)
Over the centuries, the ancient Oratory was a witness to historical events in the city. Destroyed by the 1887 earthquake, it was rebuilt in its current forms in 1897. It was the custom of the citizens of Sanremo, to gather in the churches in difficult cases, to deliberate. In the oldest, dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul, perhaps the first laws were stipulated, drafted and sworn, summarized later in the Statutes.
Palazzo del Municipio
Sanremo
(6 Km)
The Palazzo del Municipio of Sanremo is one of the most beautiful and characteristic monument of the city. This central location allows the building to be easily visited and reach the other monuments.
Palazzo Borrea dell'Olmo
Sanremo
(6 Km)
The Palazzo Borea d'Olmo is located in Sanremo. The building got its name from the family Borea d'Olmo and was built in the fifteenth century. Inside we can see the ancient statues of the Virgin and Child, a chapel with an altar of marble. In the building there is also the Museo Civico of Sanremo.
Forte di Santa Tecla
Sanremo
(6 Km)
It was built in 1339 on the ancient remains of the homonymous church in the district of San Martino. Due to the military structure it was often used as a fortification to protect the city of Genoa. It was also used as a prison, during World War I, for Austrian prisoners. It is currently being guarded by Civil Protection volunteers.
Villa Zirio
Sanremo
(5 Km)
The villa was built by the architect Berenger in 1870, at the behest of Giovanni Battista Zirio. It has always been a highly valued place, and gained great fame from the Prince of Germany Frederick William. Today, Villa Zirio is the property of the Municipality, and home to various cultural structures of the city.
Villa Ormond
Sanremo
(4 Km)
Villa Ormond is located in the area of Levante. The villa was owned by a Swiss family. The beautiful park was divided in two by the current road. In 1930 the municipality purchased the villa. The park is designed in Japanese style by Ignacio Manuel Altamirano and Nicola I ruler of Montenegro. Today, Villa Ormond houses the International Institute of Humanitarian Law.
Villa Nobel
Sanremo
(4 Km)
Villa Nobel is a nineteenth-century building, built with decorations from the Venetian Renaissance, in Moorish style. It is characterized by the large garden outside and the rooms used as a museum inside. Nowadays, it is owned by the province of Imperia and represents the last home of the seventeenth century Swedish scientist and writer, Alfred Nobel, known for being the inventor and creator of the Prize Nobel.
Museo dell'Olivo
Imperia
(17 Km)
The Museum was born from the growing exhibition of the olive collections harvested by the Carli family, as founder of the oil industry 'Fratelli Carli' in 1911. In the twenties, a building was built as the seat of the 'Fratelli Carli' that today serves as the Olive Tree Museum. Inside the Museum, we can find the museum's warehouses and the specialized library dedicated to olive and olive oil.
Oratorio di Santa Croce
Imperia
(14 Km)
Oratory of Santa Croce was built in 1690 by Marco Aicardi, and is the home of the Brotherhood of SS. Trinity. It was built to free the Christian prisoners in possession of the Turks. On the ground floor there are false arches, which are reminiscent of those of the main colonnade. At the rear is the triangular bell tower, surrounded by a characteristic seventeenth-century tip. Inside it we find erratic sculptures, such as the Pila dell'Acqua Santa, and several illuministic frescoes.
Oratorio di San Pietro
Imperia
(14 Km)
We find the Oratory of San Pietro in Imperia. The building is very old and is in Baroque style. It was built by the architect Semeria, while the facade was designed by Giovanni Bossetti. The inside of the oratory is rectangular in shape.
Istituto Storico della Resistenza
Imperia
(15 Km)
The Historical Institute of the Resistance of Imperia was established in 1970 as a research center to document and enhance the history of the liberation struggle in Liguria. The property is composed of the archives and the library. In addition, cultural and publishing events are also organized inside it. Currently, it plays an important role for studies concerning Resistance and Contemporary History.
Monastero e Logge di Santa Chiara
Imperia
(15 Km)
The ancient Lodges of Santa Chiara and the Convent of the Poor Clares are located in Imperia. From the building we can admire a beautiful view near the sea. The building was built in 1712 by the architect Gregorio Ferrari. Today they are places much visited by religious people and beyond.
Pinacoteca Civica
Imperia
(15 Km)
The Civic Art Gallery of Imperia is dedicated to the painter G. De Ferrari, one of the best known in Italy and Europe of the Baroque era. Inside, donated paintings from the Rebaudi collection from the 17th and 18th century are exhibited. The collection of graphic works of the 17th-19th century is named, as well as the room dedicated to small wooden statues. You can also visit the section of contemporary painting works.
Parasio
Imperia
(15 Km)
The Parasio is in Porto Maurizio, in the area that starts from Piazza del Duomo, where the largest church in the whole of Liguria stands: the Cathedral of San Maurizio. It is the village with the largest number of historical monuments: just think of the Palazzo Pagliari of the fifteenth century, built on even older structures; at Palazzo Guarnieri of the 17th century, the convent of Santa Chiara, founded in 1365, with the famous Lodges dating back to 1714. The Parasio offers a wonderful view both to the mountains and the sea.
Palazzo Pagliari
Imperia
(15 Km)
Palazzo Pagliari was erected in the fourteenth century. The palace represents the style of different historical periods. The building consists of three floors. Over time, the building has been renovated and is currently home to the Civic Museum of the city.
Oratorio di San Leonardo
Imperia
(15 Km)
The Oratory of San Leonardo, also known as the Oratory of Santa Caterina, dates back to the seventeenth century. After a significant restoration especially outside, the church returned to being a historic center of Porto Maurizio and an element of great importance of the historical and archaeological heritage of Imperia. In the church you can admire the best paintings by Gregorio Ferrari of Porto Maurizio: the Death of San Giuseppe by Sebastiano Conca; the Sorrows and the purgant souls; the statue of San Domenico and a chapel inside which you can find a small museum with the artifact of the Saint.
Collegiata di San Giovanni Battista
Imperia
(17 Km)
This church was built in 1739 on a project by the Onegliese architect Gaetano Amoretti on the remains of an ancient church. The construction was completed in 1759 and a typical Baroque Genoese style was used as demonstrated by the Latin cross plan with three naves with a dome. It was recently restored to complete damaged parts.
Villa Grock
Imperia
(18 Km)
Villa Grock was the accommodation of Adrien Wettach, a well-known Swiss circus, until 1959. He was so impressed by the city of Imperia that he bought the villa in 1920, which became his permanent residence until the end of his days. When Grock died the villa, with the beautiful garden, they represented the testimony of the strength and melancholy of the so-called 'King of Clowns'. Today the villa houses in its interior the Clown Museum and the park is a point of reference for tourists.
Chiesa di Santo Stefano
Sanremo
(6 Km)
The church of Santo Stefano is a religious building located in Santo Stefano al Mare, on the western Ligurian Riviera in the province of Imperia. Inside there are some paintings by different Ligurian painters.
Castello della Lucertola
Apricale
(16 Km)
The Castello della Lucertola was probably built around the tenth century. Located in the historic village of Apricale, it hosts city's cultural events, exhibitions and the museum of the history of Apricale.
Piazza Dante
Imperia
(17 Km)
The square characterized by the famous zampillo of the fountain, is certainly the symbol of Oneglia, one of the two main towns of the city of Imperia that serves as the crossroads of the main city streets of the center that converge from multiple parts.
Duomo di San Maurizio
Imperia
(15 Km)
Outside the historic center of Porto Maurizio stands this impressive neo-classical church of '800, one of the largest in Liguria.
Palazzo Lercari-Pagliari
Imperia
(15 Km)
A beautiful medievl palace with Gothic arches from '400.
Villa Matutia
Sanremo
(6 Km)
Villa Matutia or “Roman Villa della Foce” is a Roman villa brought to light by the excavations started in 1936. The excavations revealed in particular the spa complex with hot baths and saunas.
Corso Matteotti
Sanremo
(6 Km)
Corso Matteotti is the main and most chic street in Sanremo, the one where international shopping is focused. This road is in fact frequented by Italians and foreigners, who every year visit the Ligurian coast admiring the windows of the luxurious boutiques.
Pinacoteca e Biblioteca "Rambaldi"
Sanremo
(6 Km)
This building houses a vast collection of paintings and a library of international interest, which, in 1956, became an integral part of the cultural heritage and museum of the city of flowers. Since 2006, the building is been surrounded by gardens from which you can admire a breathtaking view over the Bay of Sanremo and Ospedaletti.
Museo Civico
Sanremo
(6 Km)
The Museum is located in the second floor of the Palazzo Borea d'Olmo, a Baroque building. It consists of three sections: the archaeological, historical section and the Art Gallery. The main door is surmounted by the seventeenth-century marble statue of the Virgin and Child. Since stress is also the grand staircase leading to the second floor.
Museo di S. Domenico
Taggia
(3 Km)
The museum was built between 1460 and 1490 by Gasperino da Lancia and Filippo da Carlono, in Piazza Beato Cristoforo in Taggia. Inside we find pictorial works by different artists, among them 'the adoration of the Magi' by Parmigianino. Other important painters are Ludovico Brea, Giovanni Canavesio, Giovanni Battista Trotti and several artists of the time.
Oratorio di Santa Brigida
Sanremo
(6 Km)