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{{Infobox CityIT |
{{Infobox Italian comune
| name = Taggia
img_coa = taggia-Stemma.png|
official_name = Comune di Taggia |
| official_name = Comune di Taggia
| native_name =
name = Taggia |
| image_skyline = Taggia vista dalla collina ad est.jpg
region = [[Liguria]] |
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province = [[Province of Imperia|Imperia]] (IM) |
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elevation_m = 39 |
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area_total_km2 = 30.87 |
| image_shield = taggia-Stemma.svg
population_as_of = [[2005-12-31]]<ref name="istat">All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute [[Istat]].</ref>|
| shield_alt =
population_total = 13205|
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population_density_km2 = 428 |
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timezone = [[Central European Time|CET]], [[Coordinated Universal Time|UTC]]+1 |
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coordinates = {{coord|43|52|N|7|51|E|type:city(12,950)_region:IT}}|
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frazioni = Arma di Taggia, Borghi, Levà |
telephone = 0184 |
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| coordinates = {{coord|43|52|N|7|51|E|type:city(12,950)_region:IT|display=inline}}
postalcode = 18018 |
| coordinates_footnotes =
gentilic = Taggiaschi or Tabiesi|
saint = Madonna of the Miracles and St. Benedict Revelli|
| region = [[Liguria]]
day = Second Saturday in February|
| province = [[Province of Imperia|Imperia]] (IM)
mayor = |
| frazioni = Arma di Taggia, Borghi, Levà
| mayor_party =
website = [http://www.taggia.it/ www.taggia.it] |
| mayor = Mario Conio
mapy = 7.8500 |
| area_footnotes =
mapx = 43.8667 |
| area_total_km2 = 30.87
| population_footnotes = <ref name="istat">All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute [[National Institute of Statistics (Italy)|Istat]].</ref>
| population_total = 14040
| population_as_of = 28 February 2017
| pop_density_footnotes =
| population_demonym = Taggiaschi or Tabiesi
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 39
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| twin1_country =
|istat=| saint = Madonna of the Miracles and St. Benedict Revelli
| day = Second Saturday in February
| postal_code = 18018
| area_code = 0184
| website = {{official website|http://www.taggia.it/}}
| footnotes =
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'''Taggia''' is a ''[[comune]]'' (municipality) in the [[Province of Imperia]] in the [[Italy|Italian]] region [[Liguria]], located about 110 km southwest of [[Genoa]] and about 15 km west of [[Imperia (city)|Imperia]]. It has c. 13,000 inhabitants.
'''Taggia''' is a ''[[comune]]'' (municipality) in the [[Province of Imperia]] in the [[Italy|Italian]] region [[Liguria]], located about {{convert|110|km|0|abbr=off}} southwest of [[Genoa]] and about {{convert|15|km|0|abbr=on}} west of [[Imperia (city)|Imperia]]. It has around 13,000 inhabitants.


Taggia borders the following municipalities: [[Badalucco]], [[Castellaro]], [[Ceriana]], [[Dolcedo]], [[Pietrabruna]], [[Riva Ligure]], and [[Sanremo]].
Taggia borders the following municipalities: [[Badalucco]], [[Castellaro]], [[Ceriana]], [[Dolcedo]], [[Pietrabruna]], [[Riva Ligure]], and [[Sanremo]]. It is one of [[I Borghi più belli d'Italia]] ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").<ref>{{cite web|url=https://borghipiubelliditalia.it/liguria/|title=Liguria|access-date=31 July 2023|language=it}}</ref>


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
The town is divided into three parts: Taggia proper, the historical centre, in the Valle Argentina; Levà, including the industrial area; and Arma, a sea resort.
The town is divided into three parts: Taggia proper, located in the Valle Argentina in the immediate outback, it can be considered the proper centre of the city; Arma, a sea resort; and Levà, including the industrial area, placed between the other centres. The town can be found at approximately {{convert|10|miles|spell=in|0}} from the city of [[Imperia]].


== History ==
== History ==
Tombs dating from the 10th-7th centuries BC have been found in the area of Taggia. During the [[ancient Rome|Roman domination]] it was an important commercial port, known as ''Costa Balnae''. After the fall of the [[Western Roman Empire]], the old centre was damaged by the invasion of [[Rotharis]]'s [[Lombards]] and then by a landslide in [[690]]. The inhabitants moved to a new walled settlement, called ''Tabia''. Despite its defences, in [[889]] it was sacked and razed to the ground by the [[Saracens]]
Tombs dating from the 10th-7th centuries BC have been found in the area of Taggia. During the [[ancient Rome|Roman domination]] it was an important commercial port, known as ''Costa Balenae''. After the fall of the [[Western Roman Empire]], the old centre was damaged by the invasion of [[Rotharis]]'s [[Lombards]] and then by a landslide in 690. The inhabitants moved to a new walled settlement, called ''Tabia''. Despite its defences, in 889 it was sacked and razed to the ground by the [[Saracens]].


The rebuilt burgh became in 1153 a fief of the Clavesana family, but soon later it was acquired by the [[Republic of Genoa]]. In [[1273]] it became an autonomous commune, later receiving a ''podestà'' named in Genoa, under which it remained until its disappearing in the [[Napoleonic Wars]]. Later it was part of the [[Kingdom of Sardinia]] (1815) and of the [[unification of Italy|Kingdom of Italy]] (1861).
The rebuilt burgh became in 1153 a fief of the Clavesana family, but soon later it was acquired by the [[Republic of Genoa]]. In 1273 it became an autonomous commune, later receiving a ''podestà'' named in Genoa, under which it remained until its disappearing in the [[Napoleonic Wars]]. Later it was part of the [[Kingdom of Sardinia]] (1815) and of the [[unification of Italy|Kingdom of Italy]] (1861).


== Main sights ==
== Main sights ==
*Basilica of ''San Giacomo and San Filippo'' (1675-1681), edificated on a 11th century Romanesque church.
*Basilica of ''San Giacomo and San Filippo'' (1675–1681), built on an 11th-century Romanesque church.
*Church of ''Santa Maria del Canneto'' (10th or 14th century).
*Church of ''Santa Maria del Canneto'' (10th or 14th century).
*Church of ''San Martino di Tours'', housing 15th century frescoes.
*Church of ''San Martino di Tours'', housing 15th-century frescoes.
*Convent of ''San Domenico'' (160-1490). It has some pictures painted by [[Ludovico Brea]].
*Convent of ''San Domenico'' (160–1490). It has some pictures painted by [[Ludovico Brea]].
*''Palazzo Asdente'' (1473).
*''Palazzo Asdente'' (1473).
*''Palazzo Curlo'' (1448).
*''Palazzo Curlo'' (1448).
*''Palazzo Vivaldi'' (1458).
*''Palazzo Vivaldi'' (1458).

== Transportation ==
== Transport ==
Taggia is situated on the [[Via Aurelia]] (now a provincial road). It has also a gate on the A10 Highway.
Taggia is situated on the [[Via Aurelia]] (now a provincial road). It has also a gate on the A10 Highway.


Taggia has a railways station on the Genoa-[[Ventimiglia]] line.
Taggia has a railway station on the [[Genoa–Ventimiglia railway|Genoa–Ventimiglia]] line.


== Demographic evolution ==
== References ==
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== References ==
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Latest revision as of 22:23, 11 January 2024

Taggia
Comune
Comune di Taggia
Flag of Taggia
Flag
Coat of arms of Taggia
Coat of arms
Location of Taggia
Map
Taggia is located in Italy
Taggia
Taggia
Location of Taggia in Italy
Taggia is located in Liguria
Taggia
Taggia
Taggia (Liguria)
Coordinates: 43°52′N 7°51′E / 43.867°N 7.850°E / 43.867; 7.850
CountryItaly
RegionLiguria
ProvinceImperia (IM)
FrazioniArma di Taggia, Borghi, Levà
Government
 • MayorMario Conio
Area
[1]
 • Total30.87 km2 (11.92 sq mi)
Elevation
39 m (128 ft)
Population
 (28 February 2017)[2]
 • Total14,040
 • Density450/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
DemonymTaggiaschi or Tabiesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
18018
Dialing code0184
Patron saintMadonna of the Miracles and St. Benedict Revelli
Saint daySecond Saturday in February
WebsiteOfficial website

Taggia is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Imperia in the Italian region Liguria, located about 110 kilometres (68 miles) southwest of Genoa and about 15 km (9 mi) west of Imperia. It has around 13,000 inhabitants.

Taggia borders the following municipalities: Badalucco, Castellaro, Ceriana, Dolcedo, Pietrabruna, Riva Ligure, and Sanremo. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[3]

Geography[edit]

The town is divided into three parts: Taggia proper, located in the Valle Argentina in the immediate outback, it can be considered the proper centre of the city; Arma, a sea resort; and Levà, including the industrial area, placed between the other centres. The town can be found at approximately ten miles (16 km) from the city of Imperia.

History[edit]

Tombs dating from the 10th-7th centuries BC have been found in the area of Taggia. During the Roman domination it was an important commercial port, known as Costa Balenae. After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the old centre was damaged by the invasion of Rotharis's Lombards and then by a landslide in 690. The inhabitants moved to a new walled settlement, called Tabia. Despite its defences, in 889 it was sacked and razed to the ground by the Saracens.

The rebuilt burgh became in 1153 a fief of the Clavesana family, but soon later it was acquired by the Republic of Genoa. In 1273 it became an autonomous commune, later receiving a podestà named in Genoa, under which it remained until its disappearing in the Napoleonic Wars. Later it was part of the Kingdom of Sardinia (1815) and of the Kingdom of Italy (1861).

Main sights[edit]

  • Basilica of San Giacomo and San Filippo (1675–1681), built on an 11th-century Romanesque church.
  • Church of Santa Maria del Canneto (10th or 14th century).
  • Church of San Martino di Tours, housing 15th-century frescoes.
  • Convent of San Domenico (160–1490). It has some pictures painted by Ludovico Brea.
  • Palazzo Asdente (1473).
  • Palazzo Curlo (1448).
  • Palazzo Vivaldi (1458).

Transport[edit]

Taggia is situated on the Via Aurelia (now a provincial road). It has also a gate on the A10 Highway.

Taggia has a railway station on the Genoa–Ventimiglia line.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. ^ "Liguria" (in Italian). Retrieved 31 July 2023.
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