Rocchetta Nervina

Rocchetta Nervina sits at 235 meters elevation within the green valleys of Western Liguria, featuring traditional stone houses and narrow alleyways called carugi that wind through the preserved historic center surrounded by terraced fields and olive groves.

This small medieval village once served as a strategic defensive outpost against invasions from neighboring regions, controlling local trade routes through its advantageous position near the Italian-French border and maintaining ancient fortifications.

Residents actively participate in the annual Fairy Tale Festival that transforms the village into a magical setting with storytelling performances, theatrical scenes, lighting effects, and musical accompaniments that captivate audiences of all ages.

Primary access is via the A10 highway to Ventimiglia followed by scenic secondary roads, with postal code 18030 and dialing code 0184 for communications, while local services include municipal offices supporting community initiatives.

The Polo Museale E Dubarìe features an open-air museum dedicated to local craft and industrial history, including the Dubarie Tower, a former leather processing site, and reconstructed water mills demonstrating past technological ingenuity.

Location: Province of Imperia

Capital city: Rocchetta Nervina

Elevation above the sea: 235 m

Shares border with: Apricale, Dolceacqua, Isolabona, Pigna, Breil-sur-Roya, Saorge

Address: 18030 Rocchetta Nervina, Province of Imperia, Italy

Website: http://comune.rocchettaligure.al.it

GPS coordinates: 43.89000,7.60020

Latest update: July 28, 2025 09:42