If you think that the Principality of Monaco, Andorra and that of Liechtenstein are the only three Principalities left in Europe, you are very wrong. In reality there is another one, located in Italy, and precisely in the Liguria region on the famous Riviera dei Fiori, on the border with the French border.
The Principality of Seborga, because the town is called, covers just 14 square km and has only 2,000 inhabitants. Interesting is the history of this small town that once enjoyed the status of principality. The centuries have passed and it turned out that Seborga had not been attached in 1861 to the Kingdom of Italy and it seems that there is no document, at any historical moment, attesting the transition to the Italian State. So in 1963 the citizens elected the prince, George I.
Seborga is the Principality in all respects: he has his currency, Luigino, spent in the city; he owns the municipal police called “guard” and equipped with picturesque uniforms; it has its own car plates (which however must be used together with Italian ones); finally it issues laws and decrees.
Do you think it's just an advertising trick to attract tourists? Maybe you're not far from the truth, but it's just one reason to come here. Seborga is a town of ancient origins and surrounded by fabulous Ligurian nature. From here you can admire a wonderful view of Bordighera, Ventimiglia, the Menton coast, the Principality of Monaco, Nice, Antibes, Cannes and its islands to Saint-Tropez. You can also taste the 'gold' of Seborga: the olive oil that is the main agricultural resource in the area. You can visit some of the craft workshops in Seborga or in the surroundings, where grinders turn the best olives into delicious extra virgin olive oil.