The combination of an ancient soul, guardian of stories, and a laughing city. This is the feeling I have in visiting Ventimiglia: walking through medieval and modern buildings I realize how its two aspects are well mixed. Remarkable views of the coast, which every summer enchants us and enjoys us with the beautiful sea and its people. Ventimiglia, the last Italian city before the French territory, just 8 km away from the border, is a small gem: the historic center, from visiting carefully offers us history and culture among fascinating religious buildings such as the Cathedral of the Assumption, erected in the twelfth century on an ancient pagan temple, in which are kept valuable works of art. It was a noble English gentleman who planted the first exotic species of plants from the Botanical Gardens of Villa Hanbury, built in the 19th century. Today, the University of Genoa takes care of the park so that we visitors can enjoy it. Ventimiglia is a city of flowers that decorate the center every year with the different species. Here the weather is mild and pleasant: the coldest month is January.
Written by Zita Ocran - Last update: 02/09/2021
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