Villa Nobel
Sanremo
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.
Villa Grock
Imperia
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.
Museo dell'Olivo
Imperia
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.
Antiquarium di Nervia
Ventimiglia
The Antiquarium of Nervia is a museum open to the public which exposes to his attention several items and products used by the rich women of the city. Among the various objects used there are clothes, jewelry and even cosmetic products. In addition to these, even precious objects such as needles for hair and gold rings. The Antiquarium has also vases, anaphora and artefacts found in the vicinity.
Istituto Storico della Resistenza
Imperia
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.
Pinacoteca e Biblioteca "Rambaldi"
Sanremo
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.
Santuario di Nostra Signora della Rovere
San Bartolomeo al Mare
A very short distance from the sea, stands the renowned sanctuary of Madonna della Rovere. Inside you can admire the valuable stuccoes that adorn the chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary and the entire presbytery of the high altar.
Museo di Villa "Hanbury"
Ventimiglia
The Museum of Villa "Hanbury" is located within the municipality of Ventimiglia in the province of Imperia. It was established in 1867 by the Hanbury family, who cultivated a passion for botany. The museum is considered a small "Botanical Garden", which is home to 5800 species of ornamental plants.
Forte dell`Annunziata
Ventimiglia
The Fortezza dell'Annunziata is an ancient fortress town of Ventimiglia, in the province of Imperia. It was built in the early nineteenth century. Originally the building was converted into a convent of Frati Minori, by the name of Convento dell'Annunziata.
Palazzo del Parco
Diano Marina
The Park Palace, now houses the Municipal Library and the Archeological Museum, and was erected in the nineteenth century. Deserves to be visited by those who love cultural tourism.