Guide to the city of Imperia
Although Imperia is attractive for its villages and neighbourhoods, there are other aspects that make it a city worth visiting.
Some villages of Imperia represent a real point of interest.
There are many historic buildings you can see along the way.
What to see in Imperia
Borgo Foce in Porto Maurizio
It is one of the first villages to be considered a point of interest for tourists and foreigners.
Tradition is what makes this place special. The inhabitants of Porto Maurizio are called ‘Cacelòtti’ because in the previous centuries the executioners who carried out the executions belonged to the local Cacello family.
The gallows instead was built by the inhabitants of Oneglia, which for this reason are called ‘Ciantafurche’ (fork builders).
Borgo Prino
Located in Porto Maurizio, Borgo Prino is a wonderful place to have a walk out as well as beaches where you can chill out in the summer for hours in a truly unique atmosphere.
There are numerous places where you can bathe, and besides being an easily accessible area (you leave the motorway at Imperia West), is a model for any tourist.
Those willing to explore other parts beyond the sea can relax in the shade of trees and enjoy a nice ice cream. The park is not far off the seashore.
Borgo Peri
Borgo Peri is one of the most popular areas both natives and tourists love. It is characterised by a beautiful promenade along the sea that offers an enchanting view of the sea and beaches that distinguish this place.
You can easily get there, just get across Piazza Dante.
The area that is called ‘La spianata’ offers more to those who carry around children but who prefer to stay away from the beach.
On the square before reaching the beach there are several games for children, and near the square there is a large parking lot, which will welcome anyone who comes to this area of the city.
Even the architecture of Borgo Peri is a point of interest for tourists, as it highlights a classic of several Ligurian historical maritime villages. Palaces and houses that are very close to the sea, and characterised by pastel shades, which at a certain distance seem to form an impressionist painting typical of the late 19th century painters.
Villa Grock
One of the points of interest to visit is definitely Villa Grock. Magical place surrounded by mystery, which has fascinated many children over the years.
Place that is not characterised by the beaches, but by the different legends that have been told about this villa. For example the stories told about the owner, namely Charles Adrien Wettach, aka Grock.
He was a clown, but not like any others. He was considered to be one of the greatest clowns of all time.
In addition to the fascinating aspect of the mystery, the villa is one of the most bizarre and particular buildings that can be seen in the Riviera dei Fiori. But also in other parts of Italy.
Tied to the owner’s personality are the architecture and also decorations of the villa, full of esoteric symbols and Masons.