Nature and history Monte Abellio, 1016 mt, hosts an unique biodiversity and important historical remains: traces of a pre-Roman frequentation, possible ruins of an ancient “castelliere” and the walls of a small medieval castle.On the path leading to the summit there’s a concrete building, probably part of the Vallo Alpino defensive system. Testo a cura di […]
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Le Morghe
Among olive groves and vineyards Morghe is sited along the ancient and panoramic trail that leads from Castello Doria to Perinaldo.The area is rich in Taggiasca olive groves and Rossese vineyards, from which the renowned Rossese di Dolceacqua red wine is obtained. Testo a cura di Ilaria Veneruso, immagini di Nicola Ferrarese.
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Castello Doria
Dominating the valley Perched above a high rocky ridge, the Doria Castle dominates the town of Dolceacqua and the first part of Nervia Valley.Built by the Counts of Ventimiglia in the 12th century, it was bought in 1270 by Oberto Doria, becoming the county’s main fort.Several times widened over the centuries, it was partially destroyed in […]
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Ponte Vecchio of Dolceacqua
A jewel of lightness The Ponte Vecchio of Dolceacqua, with its unique 33-meter arch, is one of the emblems of the village.Built in the fifteenth century on the ruins of an older bridge, it has been described as a “jewel of lightness” by the impressionist painter Claude Monet, who portrays the structure in three canvases dated 1884.The […]
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