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The Province of Imperia: a friendly introduction
Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about the wonderful province of Imperia, located in the Liguria region of Italy. The province has a population of 208,303 and borders Piedmont (Cuneo province) to the north, Savona province to the east, France (Alpes-Maritimes) in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region to the west, and the Ligurian Sea to the south.
Physical geography
The province of Imperia is one of the most fascinating provinces in Liguria. Historically, it is divided into three areas: the Imperiese, the Sanremese, and the Ventimigliese.
History
The present-day territory of the province was part of the Province of Nice until 1859. Subsequently, with the Treaty of Turin in 1860, the majority of the province was ceded to France. The part that remained under the Kingdom of Sardinia became the province of Porto Maurizio, composed of the districts of Porto Maurizio and San Remo. In 1923, after the fusion of the capital Porto Maurizio into the new city of Imperia, the province took on its current name.
Symbols
The official coat of arms of the Province of Imperia was approved on February 13, 1927. The province received the Gold Medal for Military Valor for the sacrifices of its people and for their activity in the partisan struggle during World War II.
Society
According to Istat data up to December 31, 2014, foreign citizens residing in the province of Imperia were 23,104, or 10.66% of the then provincial population. The municipality with the largest number of foreign residents is Sanremo, while Montegrosso Pian Latte is the only municipality where there are no recorded foreign presences. The predominant religion is Catholicism, and the province is divided between the diocese of Albenga-Imperia and the Diocese of Ventimiglia-San Remo.
Culture
The Province of Imperia is one of the richest art cities in the Liguria region. Ventimiglia is famous for the Balzi Rossi, the Roman archaeological area, the medieval city, and the Hanbury Botanical Gardens, which symbolize the city. Imperia is known for the Basilica of San Maurizio, the largest church in Liguria, and Sanremo for its famous Liberty-style Casino and the Russian Church.
In conclusion, the Province of Imperia is a lovely place that will leave you breathless for its beauty and history. If you have never been there, you should really visit it!
