Perched atop the Intemelia Valley, the medieval village of Bajardo—accessible via a scenic road winding through pine forests and chestnut groves—sits at 910 meters above sea level in a panoramic position between the sea and the Ligurian Alps.
A summer retreat, the town has recently restored its ancient heart, destroyed by the devastating earthquake of February 23, 1887, preserving the historic houses and returning the most important buildings to their original beauty.
Church of San Nicolo
The church, built upon the ruins of an ancient pagan temple sacred to the God Abelio, was almost entirely destroyed by the earthquake of 1887. Currently, with the sky as its roof and the grass as its floor, it is particularly suited to hosting concerts, weddings, and events of all kinds. Adjoining the church is the wonderful terrace overlooking the Alps, where one can spend time meditating on the magnificence of nature and admiring the splendid panorama of the Maritime Alps. Photo: Regional Agency for Tourism Promotion in Liguria