Apricale, Medieval village in Nervia Valley, Liguria, Italy
The stone village sits at 291 meters elevation, featuring narrow streets that wind through clusters of traditional houses with pointed arch doorways.
The Lizard Castle, constructed in the 10th century as a defensive structure, contains two towers that remain standing after centuries of regional conflicts.
The Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli contains extensive 15th-century frescoes covering the interior walls, displaying regional religious art techniques.
Visitors can reach Apricale by taking a 30-minute drive from the coastal city of Ventimiglia, with parking available at the village entrance.
Local restaurants serve pansarola, a traditional pancake-style dessert that residents dip in warm eggnog following centuries-old recipes.
Location: Province of Imperia
Capital city: Apricale
Elevation above the sea: 291 m
Shares border with: Bajardo, Dolceacqua, Isolabona, Perinaldo, Pigna, Rocchetta Nervina, Sanremo, Castel Vittorio
Address: 18035 Apricale, Province of Imperia, Italy 18035 Apricale
Website: https://comune.apricale.im.it
GPS coordinates: 43.88053,7.66048
Latest update: July 17, 2025 08:57
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