Imperia: Liguria, Italia: S.M. Maggiore
Imperia lies along the Ligurian coast beside the Ligurian Sea, where steep, olive-covered hills descend through narrow valleys toward the waterfront. The municipality was created in 1923 by joining Porto Maurizio and Oneglia, two historic centres that still give it a dual character. Porto Maurizio occupies the western headland, while Oneglia developed around its harbour and commercial streets. Inland districts extend across cultivated slopes, with farmhouses, parish churches and small settlements set among olive groves; the A10 motorway crosses this rugged terrain on elevated viaducts. Olive growing remains a defining local tradition, and Imperia is closely associated with Ligurian extra-virgin olive oil. The city combines coastal quarters, working land and transport routes in a compact stretch of western Liguria.
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Imperia straddles the mouth of the Impero River on the Ligurian Sea in western Liguria, and this coastal position helped shape its port and trading life. Created in 1923 through the union of Porto Maurizio, Oneglia and nearby communes, it still has two distinct urban identities. Porto Maurizio rises around the medieval Parasio quarter, while Oneglia developed as a working harbour and commercial centre. Olive growing has long influenced local food and industry, and Oneglia’s Museo dell’Olivo documents the production and trade of Ligurian olive oil. Arcaded Calata Cuneo runs along the harbourfront. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Imperia and Liguria.
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Liguria is best known within Italy for the Cinque Terre, five historic coastal villages set above the Ligurian Sea. This narrow north-western region runs between the sea and the Ligurian Alps and Apennines, giving it a densely settled coastline, steep terraces and compact inland valleys. Genoa, its capital, developed as one of the Mediterranean’s great maritime powers; its old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The region is also closely associated with pesto alla Genovese, traditionally made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, cheese and olive oil. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Liguria.
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Among the countries of southern Europe, Italy stands out for its Mediterranean coastline and cities marked by the legacy of ancient Rome. The Alps form its northern frontier, while the Apennines run down the peninsula and the Po crosses the broad plain of the north. Rome’s Colosseum and Roman Forum recall the ancient empire; Florence is closely associated with the Renaissance, and Venice is built across a lagoon on the Adriatic. Food changes markedly between regions, from olive-oil cooking in the south to rice dishes in the Po Valley. Sicily and Sardinia add distinct island identities to a country whose regions retain strong local character. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Italy’s coasts, cities and mountains.
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