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Discovering the Province of Imperia
If you love Liguria and haven't yet visited the province of Imperia, I suggest you do so as soon as possible! With just over 200,000 inhabitants, this province located in the western and southernmost part of Liguria will surprise you with its beauty and history.
Physical geography
The province of Imperia borders Piedmont to the north, the province of Savona to the east, France to the west, and the Ligurian Sea to the south. It is historically divided into three areas: Imperiese, Sanremese and Ventimigliese.
History
The history of the province of Imperia is rather complex and dates back to the Treaty of Turin in 1860, when most of the province was annexed to France. Only a part of the territory remained in the Kingdom of Sardinia and became the province of Porto Maurizio, which in 1923 became the current province of Imperia.
In 1945, the territory of the province was occupied by French troops, but thanks to the intervention of US President Harry Truman, France had to withdraw beyond Ventimiglia.
Symbols and honors
The province of Imperia was decorated with the Military Valor Medal for the War of Liberation and was awarded the Gold Medal for Military Valor on July 6, 1979. The official coat of arms was approved in 1927.
Society
The foreign population residing in the province of Imperia represents 10.66% of the former provincial population. The municipality with the largest number of foreign residents is Sanremo, while the only municipality without foreign presence is Montegrosso Pian Latte.
The predominant religion is Catholicism and the province of Imperia is divided between the dioceses of Albenga-Imperia and Ventimiglia-Sanremo.
Culture and art
The province of Imperia boasts numerous cities of art, including Ventimiglia with the Balzi Rossi, the Roman archaeological area and the Hanbury Botanical Gardens, Imperia with the Basilica of San Maurizio, the largest church in Liguria, and Sanremo with the famous Liberty-style Sanremo Casino and the Russian Church.
If you're a lover of art and culture, you can't miss a visit to the province of Imperia!
In summary, the province of Imperia is an ideal destination for those who want to discover the beauty of Liguria and immerse themselves in its history and culture. Don't hesitate to plan a visit, I assure you that you won't be disappointed.
