How to get there: Highway A10 Genoa-Ventimiglia, exit at Arma di Taggia and then go along the SS 548 towards Triora. The enchanting fortified town still maintains its medieval aspect intact and this is why it offers a beautiful atmosphere even at night when it captures the heart of its tourists. On the right, the Middle Age centre with reddish roofs houses, haylofts “in ciappe” and in the middle the Collegiata, covered with slate slabs. On the left, the new part, with modern structures hidden by firs, horse chestnuts and plane trees. On the top, the little fort, transformed in cemetery, according to Bacchelli “a wonderful love invention”.

Triora has remote origins and during prehistoric times its fertile land was already populated. However, the town seems to have come to life in the 12th century when it was a feud of the Counts of Ventimiglia. In 1261 it went under the control of Genoa and then it was repeatedly discussed by the Savoy family. Was surrounded by walls with seven gates and it had three castles but today you can notice only a few of its ruins.
But its great position and it unique urban structure make it a popular mountainous centre. Still today is the largest Imperia district with 67,76 square kilometres, and, in spite of resident population drop, has got several characteristic hamlets (Verdeggia, Loreto, Cetta, Bregalla, Creppo, Gerbonte, Drondo, Goina, Borniga, Pin e Carmeli) with an history and a culture extremely particular, from origins to Realdo. Here time has stopped: rustic houses and inhabitants who speak Occitan language.
At Triora there is also an interesting Ethnographical Museum that collects documents that pertain to the local farm life and its traditions.
In the museum there are also areas dedicated to witchcraft that was very popular in the past centuries.
The area of Cabatina highlights this mystery because it was a place where witches met as well as the 1588 acts of trials.
There are many constructions such as sculptured portals, the piazzas, the religious buildings, the ruins of walls and castles that highlight the great past of the town.
Of great interest is the 13th century Collegiate Church dell'Assunta that has a painting by Taddeo Bartolo and a canvas by Cambiaso.
The nearby 17th century Oratory of St. Giovanni Battista has a Maragliano statue and the 13th century Church of St. Dalmazzo was partly modified with respect to its original shape.
Very interesting is the Church of St. Bernardina that contains 15th century frescos. Here, culture, mystery, and magic reign among the streets of the fascinating town that overlooks the Valle Argentina.