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Welcome to the province of Imperia!
If you're looking for a fantastic place to spend your holidays or simply a destination to visit during your tour in Italy, you absolutely must consider the province of Imperia. Located in the beautiful region of Liguria, with its 208,303 inhabitants, this province offers a great variety of attractions and natural beauties to discover.
Exploring the physical geography
The province of Imperia is divided into three areas: "imperiese", "sanremese" and "ventimigliese". It is located in the westernmost and southernmost part of Liguria, bordering Piedmont to the north, Savona province to the east, France (Alpes-Maritimes) to the west and the Ligurian Sea to the south.
Let's discover the history
The territory of the current province of Imperia was previously part of the Province of Nice, until much of it was ceded to France with the Treaty of Turin in 1860. The remaining portion, composed of the districts of Porto Maurizio and San Remo, was then named the province of Porto Maurizio until 1923, when the merger of the capital Porto Maurizio into the new city of Imperia led to a change in the name of the province of Porto Maurizio to the province of Imperia.
Symbols and honors
The official coat of arms of the province of Imperia was approved by decree on February 13, 1927. The province was awarded the Gold Medal of Military Valor for the sacrifices of its people and for its activity in the partisan fight during World War II.
Society
There are numerous foreign communities in the province of Imperia, representing 10.66% of the then provincial population, with the municipality of Sanremo hosting the largest number of foreign residents. The predominant religion is Catholicism, with the province divided between the dioceses of Albenga-Imperia and the diocese of Ventimiglia-San Remo.
Art and culture
Among the most important art cities of the province are Ventimiglia, Imperia and Sanremo. Each city offers unique tourist attractions, such as the Hanbury Botanical Gardens in Ventimiglia, the Basilica of San Maurizio in Imperia, and the famous Liberty-style casino in Sanremo.
We are sure that you will find many interesting things to visit and discover in the province of Imperia. Don't hesitate to book your trip and come visit us: we will be happy to welcome you to our beautiful land and show you all the beauties it has to offer.
