Pantasina
Pantasina: a jewel of the Imperia province
Pantasina is a small hamlet of the municipality of Vasia, immersed in the beautiful valley of the Crotto river. With its 127 inhabitants, Pantasina is a little-known gem that deserves to be discovered.
Physical geography
The Pantasina area is characterized by olive groves and chestnut woods. In the highest areas of the village, there are also large pastures still used today for pastoralism. This natural environment makes Pantasina an ideal place for lovers of outdoor walks and nature.
History
The toponym Pantasina has proto-indo-european Greek origins and means "a place located entirely on the bank of a land, of a riverbed". Over the centuries, Pantasina has been part of the castellania of Pietralata Superiore and has undergone various dominations, including those of the Lascaris of Ventimiglia and the Duchy of Savoy. With the Napoleonic domination, Pantasina became part of the borders of the Ligurian Republic, then passed to the Kingdom of Sardinia and finally to the Kingdom of Italy. In 1928, the municipality of Pantasina was abolished and merged with that of Vasia.
Monuments and places of interest
Despite its small size, Pantasina boasts some interesting religious architecture, including the parish church of the Transfiguration of Jesus, dating back to the seventeenth century. The neoclassical facade with pilasters and pediment has a special charm. In the main square of the village, one can admire the Oratory of Santa Caterina, characterized by its splendid baroque facade. On the road leading to the Oggia hill, there is the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Guardia, situated in an enchanting shaded position among large trees. The majestic protruding stone facade is a sight to behold.
If you are on holiday in the Imperia province, stop and discover Pantasina, a hidden gem in a charming natural environment full of history.
