In the flock of “Giuanin” Lanteri The Occitan pastoral culture has over time selected the Brigasca sheep. The small and robust size of this breed is perfect for the rough terrain of the Ligurian Alps and its coastal terraces where it winters. Its production of milk is limited but with great quality, mostly used for the production […]
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Sotto di San Lorenzo
Where civilizations met The Sotto di San Lorenzo is a doline, a closed depression formed due to the karst origin of the soil. It’s on the edge of the Bosco di Rezzo, along the Via Marenca. Since the dawn of time, it hosts a menhir, placed probably to delimit a boundary, and a carved boulder, suitable for […]
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Monte Frontè
Second tallest mountain of Liguria At 2153 m, the Fronté it is the second tallest peak of Liguria, right after Monte Saccarello. It’s placed between Val Tanaro, Valle Argentina and Valle Arroscia.Its slopes are covered by grass with a calcareous substrate.A statue of the Virgin Mary has been placed on its top to protect the Arroscia […]
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On the wolves’ footprints
Following the super-predator The wolf is a super-predator that, coming from the northern Apennines, has used the mountains of the province of Imperia to start the recolonization of the entire Alpine Arch.In the second half of the 90s, first sporadic sightings began in our territory where, in a short time, stable herds were formed.This is undoubtedly […]
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The Cabotina
Where witches met The “Cabotina” was though to be a refuge for witches, “baggiure” in the dialect of Triora. According to the beliefs, they had the power to cause famine and to dry the milk of the mothers. An important witchcraft inquisition trial was held in Triora during the late 16th century. Testo a cura di Nicola Ferrarese, […]
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The fortifications of Monte Saccarello
Cannons on the top of Liguria Monte Saccarello, 2200 m, is the highest peak in Liguria. In 1896 the Austro-Piedmontese army built on its top a fortified complex, armed with cannons oriented towards the French territory. Testo a cura di Claudio Cecchi, immagini di Fabio Zenoardo, Claudio Cecchi, Nicola Ferrarese, Corrado Agnese.Fonti:-DIFESE MILITARI ED EVENTI BELLICI […]
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Monte Ceppo
Al centro della Provincia In the middle of Imperia province Al centro della Provincia Mount Ceppo, 1627 mt, has pastures on its summit and a beautiful woodland on its slopes. The peak view spans 360 degrees above the Imperia Province. Testo a cura di Claudio Cecchi , immagini di Nicola Ferrarese.
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