Imperia
Sign in to saveImperia (; or ) is a coastal city and comune in the region of Liguria, Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Imperia, and historically it was capital of the Intemelia district of Liguria. Benito Mussolini created the city of Imperia on 21 October 1923 by combining Porto Maurizio and Oneglia, as well as the surrounding village communes of Piani, Caramagna Ligure, Castelvecchio di Santa Maria Maggiore, Borgo Sant'Agata, Costa d'Oneglia, Poggi, Torrazza, Moltedo and Montegrazie.
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Imperia is a coastal city in the Liguria region of Italy that serves as the capital of the Province of Imperia. The city was created in 1923 when Benito Mussolini combined two existing towns, Porto Maurizio and Oneglia, along with several surrounding villages into a single municipality.
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Key facts
- Italian comune.name
- Imperia
- Italian comune.official_name
- Città di Imperia
- Italian comune.image_skyline
- Porto Maurizio Imperia, Ligurien.jpg
- Italian comune.image_flag
- Bandiera di Imperia.svg
- Italian comune.image_caption
- Panorama of Imperia
- Italian comune.image_shield
- Coat of Arms of Imperia.svg
- Italian comune.province
- (IM)
- Italian comune.frazioni
- Artallo, Borgo d'Oneglia, Cantalupo, Caramagna, Castelvecchio, Clavi, Costa d'Oneglia, Massabovi, Moltedo, Montegrazie, Oliveto, Piani, Poggi, Sant'Agata
- Italian comune.mayor
- Claudio Scajola
- Italian comune.area_total_km2
- 45.95
- Italian comune.population_total
- 42328
Article
14 sectionsContents
- History
- Economy
- Geography
- Climate
- Notable sights
- Porto Maurizio
- Oneglia
- Montegrazie
- Transport
- Famous residents
- International relations
- Twin towns – Sister cities
- References
- External links
Imperia (; or ) is a coastal city and comune in the region of Liguria, Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Imperia, and historically it was capital of the Intemelia district of Liguria. Benito Mussolini created the city of Imperia on 21 October 1923 by combining Porto Maurizio and Oneglia, as well as the surrounding village communes of Piani, Caramagna Ligure, Castelvecchio di Santa Maria Maggiore, Borgo Sant'Agata, Costa d'Oneglia, Poggi, Torrazza, Moltedo and Montegrazie.
Imperia is well known for the cultivation of flowers and olives, and is a popular summer destination for visitors. The local Piscina Felice Cascione indoor pool has hosted numerous national and international aquatics events.