Imperia, administrative centre, is situated in the Riviera di Ponente, in Liguria.
Its recent born in the 20s, sees the union of two villages: Oneglia and Porto Maurizio, separated by the creek called Impero, which gave the name to the new town.
Among the most beautiful places in Imperia there’s the Cathedral of St. Maurice and Companion Martyrs, it is the most important church in Liguria, built in neoclassical style with two twin towers that are 36 meters high, placed next the facade with three rows of Doric, Ionic and Corinthian columns. It contains many statues and works of art.
Villa Grock is a unique place of its kind. It was founded by the King of clowns, Adrien Wettach, in the ’20s, after the artist’s death is managed by the district of Imperia, it hosts events and shows. The liberty style of the villa joins the decorations, frescoes, columns and other architectural motifs combined in a unique and amazing way, so much to define this wonderful house the “Stone Circus”. The circus and fairy-tale atmosphere continues in the spectacular garden with fountains, ponds, arches and decorations.
In Imperia there’s the International Maritime Museum of Western Liguria. Since 1980, its 14 rooms show documents, log books, photographs, uniforms and nautical charts dating back to the ‘700 and the following years. Many models of ships and vessels, and again sounding, chronometers and compasses. Many objects granted by the Navy and others that come from private collections. All to begin a fascinating journey through Italian and international naval history.
In Imperia, Charminly offers you the possibility to stay in a lovely Country House Appartment and in other destinations the possibility to stay in Charming Hotels, Charming Agritourism and Charming B&B.
