Dolcedo: Parasio - Imperia
The Ligurian Sea defines the setting of Imperia — the former towns of Oneglia and Porto Maurizio extend from small coastal inlets into hills planted with olive groves. Above Porto Maurizio, Parasio is the old hill district, a compact web of narrow lanes, arches and tall houses preserving the medieval core. The neoclassical Cathedral of San Maurizio, built between 1781 and 1838, is among the city’s principal landmarks. Imperia was formed in 1923 through the union of Oneglia, Porto Maurizio and neighbouring communes. Olive growing remains central to local identity, notably the Taggiasca olive used in Ligurian oil and cooking. Inland, Dolcedo lies in the Prino valley amid the same terraced cultivation.
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Dolcedo combines the close-knit character of an olive-growing settlement with the rugged terrain of inland Liguria in a way that reflects its position in the Prino valley. The Prino stream threads through the town before continuing toward Imperia and the Ligurian coast, while terraced slopes around it have long supported olive groves. The historic centre is organized around narrow lanes, small squares and the stone bridge known as Ponte dei Cavalieri di Malta, a reminder of the valley’s older routes. Olive oil remains central to local identity, linking Dolcedo to the food traditions of western Liguria. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of the Prino valley connects with Imperia and the Ligurian coast.
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