Taggia, the fourth town of the province for population with 13,919 inhabitants. It includes the historic centre, the hamlets of Arma di Taggia and Levà which together double the population of that of the chief town. Its urban area extending to the nearby villages of Badalucco, Riva Ligure and Castellaro brings the population to 25,000 making it the fourth most populated area of the province of Imperia and the fifteenth of the region. It is about 16 km from the chief town of the province, Imperia.
The town is divided into two parts: Taggia, the historic centre, situated in the nearby hinterland in the Argentina valley, and Arma, a seaside resort. The two parts of the town are linked by the area called Levà( from the roman language meaning higher ground).
The township territory is vast, because it overlaps with the low valley where the Argentina stream meets that of the Oxentina and then down to the sea. This spacious area of hinterland is characterized by intensive farming -above all olive groves-on the hill belts and in the extended woods in the mountain area going up to Monte Faudo, the highest peak of the district with its 1149 metres.
In Arma di Taggia there is the museum of the convent of San Domenico
Also noteworthy is the Shrine of the Madonna of Miracles or the Basilica of Saints Giacomo and Filippo, 1675-1681,in the historic centre. The Temple rises from the site of the ancient late middle ages church of the XV century, from which several works of art were moved to the new Basilica in 1675. The relics of their fellow citizen, Saint Benedetto, are held inside the interior which is furnished by fourteen side chapels. Other important works of art by Luca e Giovanni Cambiasio, Francesco Brea, Bartolomeo Pincellotti, Giuseppe Massa, Domenico Guidobono are also preserved here. In 1855 a Mariana statue by the sculpture Salvatore Revelli and dedicated to Mary the Immaculate Heart is said to have moved its eyes: after regular proceedings of the matter a miracle was declared by the catholic church.
There are really many different sport structures ; have a look on the town hall website
http://www.taggia.it/Default.aspx?pageid=page130
There are many itineraries proposed by enthusiasts:
http://it.wikiloc.com/percorsi/outdoor/italia/liguria/arma-di-taggia
The Feast of San Benedetto Revelli: I Furgari, the second Saturday of February, large bonfires, firework displays and music and wine all liven up the squares and alleys. The first edition of this Feast was 12 February 1626: the tablesi (people from Taggia) of the historic centre celebrated Benedetto Revelli who they had trusted to save the town during the 30 years war. In the last week of February there is a great historic commemoration(with a procession and plays), among the most evocative of Liguria, which tells about the origin of the feast and some moments of life in the seventeenth-century
San Bartolomeo al Mare,Imperia 22.2KM away from Taggia
appartamento fronte mare
San Bartolomeo al Mare,Imperia 22.2KM away from Taggia
Casa Vacanze Tre Molini è una piccola struttura ricettiva che si compone di 4 a....
Cervo,Imperia 23.0KM away from Taggia
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Cervo,Imperia 23.0KM away from Taggia
TWO ROOMS IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE ON THE PIAZZA DEL CASTELLO WITH A SPLENDID VIEW OF THE DIANESE GULF,
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We are a hotel premises which offers you the friendliness of a serene, caring an....
Andora,Savona 26.7KM away from Taggia
L’albergo è situato in posizione centrale, sulla splendida passeggiata a mare....
Laigueglia,Savona 28.1KM away from Taggia
Hotel Aquilia *** sul mare di Laigueglia dispone di camere rinnovate tutte con s....
Laigueglia,Savona 28.1KM away from Taggia
Near to the seaside, central position, within a few steps from historical centre....
Laigueglia,Savona 28.2KM away from Taggia
The Hotel Delfino is located in Laigueglia in the heart of the Riviera delle Pal....
Laigueglia,Savona 28.3KM away from Taggia
Hotel Splendid Mare Laigueglia is comfortable, rich of history in the wonderful ....
Ortovero,Savona 29.0KM away from Taggia
Relais Borgofasceo è un luogo unico e magico, dove la bellezza della natura cir....
Alassio,Savona 29.5KM away from Taggia
Elegante appartamento bilocale
Alassio,Savona 30.1KM away from Taggia
L’Hotel Curtis Centrale di Alassio è situato in una posizione tranquilla, a 5....
Alassio,Savona 30.1KM away from Taggia
As the English say "Cheap, but beautiful" At the Hotel Mignon Alassio, we know ....
Alassio,Savona 30.3KM away from Taggia
Hotel Aida with connecting "Villa Principe" is situated right in the heart of Al....
Alassio,Savona 30.7KM away from Taggia
In the heart of Alassio on the sea shore: Hotel Ligure is there. Ancient and t....
Alassio,Savona 30.9KM away from Taggia
Nel centro di Alassio a pochi passi dal mare... Prenota on line....
Alassio,Savona 31.0KM away from Taggia
Immerse in uno dei più bei parchi d’Italia, Villa della Pergola, Villino dell....
Alassio,Savona 31.0KM away from Taggia
The completely renovated Hotel Europa & Concordia is situated in the most beauti....
Alassio,Savona 31.9KM away from Taggia
The Regina Hotel is in Alassio's most exclusive area, directly on the beach wher....
Ceriale,Savona 38.7KM away from Taggia
Il Villaggio Turistico Il Paese di Ciribì offre alloggiamenti in bungalows in l....
Ceriale,Savona 39.8KM away from Taggia
Il Residence Nautilus di Ceriale in Liguria situato direttamente sul mare, è il....
Loano,Savona 43.5KM away from Taggia
The Loano 2 Village resort is set in a Mediterranean park, and offers indoor and....
Loano,Savona 43.7KM away from Taggia
A splendid Hotel in Loano, a wonderful little seaside town in the Riviera of Lig....
Loano,Savona 43.8KM away from Taggia
È il nuovo punto di riferimento, a Loano, per i vostri soggiorni di relax, di d....
