Imperia
Imperia sits on the Ligurian Sea in Liguria, Italy, where steep olive-growing hills descend towards a coast of small harbours and beaches. The municipality was created in 1923 from the neighbouring towns of Oneglia and Porto Maurizio, whose contrasting waterfronts still give the city two distinct centres. Porto Maurizio rises around its old quarter and the neoclassical Basilica of San Maurizio; Oneglia developed around a commercial port and remains closely associated with the olive-oil trade. Inland districts share the same hilly setting, where terraced cultivation and Mediterranean vegetation shape the pattern of homes and roads. Imperia is therefore both a coastal city and a Ligurian hill community.
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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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