Province of Imperia - City of Imperia

City of Imperia

The city of Imperia itself was created during the era of Benito Mussolini from two existing towns - Porto Maurizio and Oneglia - and then raised to provincial administrative capital. Historic Porto Maurizio, built on a headland, claims to date from Roman times, while Oneglia which is situated in the valley of the Impero torrent is the business and industrial centre and has a more modern appearance. Both centres have small commercial and fishing ports.

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