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How to get there: exit at Arma di Taggia (Highway A10 Genoa-Ventimiglia).
The historical center of Taggia is not far from the sandy shores of Arma. The town developed as a base for the Fluviale Port of “Tabiae Fluvius and the surrounding areas grew in a geometrical way made up of streets that face medieval palazzos and city walls.
The Pedano Benedictines were part of the Priorato area and the City Hall was part of the Committee of Albenga during the 11th century. It then joined the Marca Arduinica, which was a Clavesana possession, but later it fell to the Republic of Genoa along with other territories.
The Convent of St. Domenico that dominates the Piana was inaugurated in 1490 and it represented the main center of culture and art of the Western Ligurian region. The Gothic Church reopened in 1935 and inside you can admire valuable treasures. The “Annunciation” as well as other prestigious canvases by Ludovico Brea can be admired along side other magnificent works by Giovanni Canavesio as well as bas-reliefs by the Lombard School. In one of the rooms of the cloister you can visit the Art Museum. Your journey throughout the town will begin at Porta dell’Orso and from here you will encounter Palazzo Lerici and Palazzo Curlo-Spinola by Bernini.
The medieval Piazza Gastaldi will take you to the unique 1462 Fontana Braki. The Baroque Parish Church of St. Giacomo and St. Filippo was rebuilt in 1681 and it has a nave with 14 latera shrines by Luca Cambiaso and other famous artists of the Nizzarda School. The magnificent noble palazzos are located in Via Soleri also known as “Pantan” and these noble homes blend well with the modern life. Palazzo Curlo, Palazzo Asdente, and Palazzo Carrega offer beautiful sculpted portals.
The Oratory of St. Sebastiano and St. Fabian and the Church of St. Caterina will take you to the superb Medieval Bridge that has 14 arches that crosses the Argentina Torrent. Beyond the Porta del Colletto you will come across a 17th century Church of St. Benedetto Revelli located up above with the Madonna del Canneto that has a breathtaking bell tower as well as frescos by Giovanni and Luca Cambiaso and Francesco Brea.
The slate portals of Via S. Dalmazzo will take you to the entrance of Porta Barbarasa where you will stop and admire the old shops. After passing the10th century Clavesana Tower you will reach the S. Lucia area. Porta Soprana and Porta Sottana are the other entrances that will take you to this area. When you reach Porta Pretoria you will return to the street along the sea and here you will be fascinated by the rich artistic route that reflects in the magnificent town of Taggia.
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