Imperia​

By Dion Protani
Latest update: 14 March 2022
​The city of Imperia is the capital city of the Province of Imperia with a population of 42,450 inhabitants.

Situated on the Riviera di Ponente, it covers a total area of 46 km² and lies 118 km south west of Genoa, the capital of Liguria. The city was created in its current format in 1923 when Mussolini combined the town of Porto San Maurizio with nearby Oneglia.

The main sights of Imperia are its port and the Parocchia di San Maurizio which is one of the largest churches in Liguria.
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​The port is the liveliest area of the city; here you'll find dozens of bars and restaurants specialising in fresh fish dishes. There's also a beach to one side of the port which greatly adds to the hustle and bustle during the summer. 

Imperia's train station is located 2 kilometres away from the main port area and called Stazione Imperia-Oneglia. It's a walk of around half an hour which includes crossing the River Impero which formerly divided the two towns before they were combined.

​Heading west towards France you can take a train to Ventimiglia in 35 minutes including stops along the way at the seaside towns of Arma di Taggia, Sanremo and Bordighera. Heading east, Genoa is an hour and a half away, stopping at Diano Marina, Alassio, Albenga, Finale Ligure and Savona. From Savona the train continues up to Milan.

The most convenient airport for Imperia is Genoa Christopher Columbus Airport which is an hour and 32 minutes away by car, a distance of 111 kilometres. 
Comune di Imperia
​​Province: Imperia

Region: Liguria

​Population: 41,941 (source: ISTAT 1 January 2022)

​Size: 45 km²

Top sights: port, Parocchia di San Maurizio, beach

​​​​Water quality: Blue Flag Beach 2021 - 2022

​​Close by: Diano Marina, San Lorenzo al Mare, Diano Castello

Recommended hotel: Locanda del Mar
​Public transport: train station 2 km from centre, local buses

By train: Ventimiglia - 35 minutes, Genoa - 1 hour 33 minutes
By car: ​​​​​Savona - 54 mins (70 km), Genoa - 1 hr 44 mins (120 km)

Fly to: ​​​​​Genoa Christopher Columbus Airport - 1 hr 32' (111 km)

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