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How to get there: It can be reached by the Via Aurelia or by Highway A10 by exiting at Bordighera or Ventimiglia then take the state route of Val Nervia.
In the Ventimiglia hinterland, the tranquil valley that is accompanied by the Nervina Torrent is dynamic due to the ancient town of Rocchetta Nervina.
It is located where the Oggia and Barbaira Torrents meet.
It is far away from the busy and noisy city traffic and it knew how to exploit its environment making it a perfect example of healthy living.
It has Celtic origins and it was very important during the Roman epoch and late Middle Ages.
It was a possession of the Counts of Ventimiglia and later that of the Doria family and the Savoy’s that dominated the territory in the 1400’s.
Therefore, the Castrum Barbariae followed the destiny of the Savoy family up until its annexation to the Sardinia Kingdom.
The town still maintains a well defined defensive structure that is united to the other communities by humpback bridges.
There are only a few ruins of the Castle, while very interesting is the figure of the great Arco Romano.
The 19th century Baroque Parish Church dedicated to St. Stefano has a precious portal with a typical 13th century architrave.
The symbol of the liberation from the Doria tyranny is visible in the shield of the Casa Savoy located on the lateral door of the religious building.
However, the Savoy motto Fert characterizes the border of the Oratory of the Santissima Annunziata.
The enchanting churches that are scattered among the paths of Oggia and Pau make this landscape mystical.
Paths among flora and fauna will take you to the top of Testa d’Alpe about 1575 meters high.
Here you will be immersed in the beauty of nature where you can inhale the clean and crisp mountain air.
The true surprise is the itinerary of Canyoning that has become a famous sport while immersed in the beauty of an untouched environment.
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