one of the most enchanting villages in the Flower Riviera. Located in the heart of the province of Imperia, Taggia is a city that tells centuries of history, traditions and artistic beauty. During this guided tour, you will have the opportunity to explore its downtown, the second most important in Liguria, after that of Genoa, an authentic treasure chest of medieval and Renaissance history.
La history of Taggia has its roots in antiquity. The village was founded by the Romans, but its real flowering took place in the Middle Ages, when it became an important commercial and military center. During the medieval period, Taggia developed as a crucial junction for trade between the Ligurian hinterland and the coast, gaining a prominent position under the control of the Dukes of Savoy.
Walking through the cobbled streets of the old town, the palaces, picturesque squares and ancient churches will offer you a unique view of the village, while our tour guide will take you through the centuries, telling the stories of this fascinating country.
We will start our visit from the Old Bridge with 15 arches, one of the most striking and photographed structures in the village. The oldest parts date back to the first half of the 13th century. This magnificent stone bridge is still in use today and crosses the stream Argentina.
During our walk you can visit the Convent of St. Dominic. This imposing building is counted as the most important medieval complex in western Liguria. Built in 1490, it preserves important works by Ludovico, Antonio and Francesco Brea, Giovanni Canavesio, Gregorio de Ferrari, and Emanuele Maccari inside.
Another must-see place in Taggia is. parish church of Saints James and Philip, which in 2010 was elevated to the title of Shrine Of the Miraculous Madonna. The sacred building is the result of a Baroque reconstruction of the pre-existing medieval church. Inside are some important works of art, such as those by Luca Cambiaso, as well as the famous Miraculous Madonna, a 19th-century work by Taggese sculptor Salvatore Revelli, the protagonist of a prodigious event: the movement of the Virgin's eyes accompanied by a change in the coloring of her face, which occurred on March 11, 1855. This was the first miracle recognized by Pope Pius IX immediately after the proclamation of the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception of Mary on December 8, 1854.
One of the main streets in Taggia's historic center is Solerti Street, also known as the Pantan, which represents the town's main monumental route. Characterized by an uninterrupted succession of historic buildings with elegant arcades, this street has been the beating heart of the town's social and commercial life for centuries. The building layout developed during the Four hundred, housing the residences of the city's most influential families. A true triumph of architecture can be found here, with imposing buildings, carved portals e decorative elements, many of which were restored after the devastating earthquake of 1887.
The visit of Taggia will be the memory of an authentic corner of Liguria.
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