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The Top 13 Castles in Imperia

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 13

beautiful castles to choose from in Imperia. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 26, 2025

Dolceacqua

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Beautiful Ligurian market town, a stones throw from the Mediterranean. Its maze of streets and medieval bridge of the Nervia river are among many features which will woo you.

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Apricale Historic Village

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The stone village, always kissed by the sun. Behind it, a breathtaking panorama: the Maritime Alps are the backdrop to a village that recalls the Middle Ages.

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Doria Castle

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Dolceacqua is an Italian municipality in the province of Imperia in Liguria with 2,145 inhabitants (as of December 31, 2022). The place is about 10 km north of Ventimiglia in …

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Apricale Village

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Apricale gets its name from Apricus which means "sunny" thanks to its position perched on the hill which guarantees it sunlight throughout the day. The medieval structure of the village …

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Dolceacqua Stone Bridge and Doria Castle

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SweetH2o is always worth a stop! Many bars in the square and drinking fountain

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Bestagno Castle

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The castle is built on masonry structures from various periods between the 12th and 14th centuries, which bear the signs of destruction by the Spanish in 1611. An ancient stronghold …

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Fort Santa Tecla

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Old fortifications from the 18th century.

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Old Stone Ruin

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old ruin in nowhere

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Prelà Castle Ruins

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The village of Prela is now reduced to a few houses, a row of buildings almost entirely restored by foreign owners who understood the value of the country years ago. …

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Ancient Cobblestone Path and Ruins of Vasia Castle

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This trait Brevisismo has recently been redone as it once was, that is, with stones positioned cut and stuck together, without concrete. The result is one of the few occasions …

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The Top 13 Castles in Imperia

Dolceacqua

Apricale Historic Village

Doria Castle

Apricale Village

Dolceacqua Stone Bridge and Doria Castle

Bestagno Castle

Fort Santa Tecla

Old Stone Ruin

Prelà Castle Ruins

Ancient Cobblestone Path and Ruins of Vasia Castle

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