Getting Married in Bordighera in the Splendid Period Venue of the Old Anglican Church
The “City of Palms,” a small and picturesque coastal town not far from Sanremo, was discovered as a tourist destination by the English in the second half of the nineteenth century, whose presence left important historical and cultural traces. The rare beauty of its landscape and its exceptionally mild climate made it beloved and frequented by figures such as the Impressionist painter Monet, who painted its most beautiful corners, and Queen Margherita of Italy.
Getting Married in Bordighera: Former Anglican Church
The former Anglican Church with its surrounding garden is located on a quiet street, among villas and gardens. Built at the end of the nineteenth century to meet the worship needs of the numerous English guests of Bordighera, it was home to a resident pastor, a place of liturgy and social gathering—not only a church but also a salon—every Thursday the chaplain offered tea at the rectory. Now closed to worship, the Anglican Church has been purchased by the Municipality, which has restored it and uses it as a multipurpose cultural center for concerts, exhibitions, conferences, weddings, and events.
Getting Married in Imperia
Imperia is composed of two villages, Porto Maurizio and Oneglia, with their characteristic historic centers: the Parasio which dominates Porto Maurizio from above, and the old village with ancient fishermen’s houses overlooking the shore in Oneglia.
At the mouth of valleys where olive cultivation has been practiced for millennia, as evidenced by the Olive Museum, it offers today the gastronomic specialties most appreciated by gourmets, based on fish and simple but tasty dishes prepared with local products.