Holiday apartment in Civezza: village history, trails and olive-growing culture

Civezza is a medieval village in the Rio San Lorenzo valley, with typical carruggi of the hinterland of the Province of Imperia. Narrow lanes, historic squares and buildings stand side by side in the village. The narrow carruggi give this medieval village setting a finely structured layout. From Civezza, trails lead towards the Oratorio di San Salvatore and further inland into the valley to the Lagoscuro pools. This means that culture enthusiasts will find specific buildings in the village itself alongside trails leading into the landscape.

Civezza among fountains, squares and defensive structures

The Fontana, a public fountain dating from the 19th century, stands in Piazza Marconi. The tower house „del Rivello“, also known as „degli Svizzeri“, is located in Piazza Venezia. It is one of five well-preserved late-medieval defensive structures in Civezza. The fountain and tower house belong to different architectural forms and periods.

Church art and the history of the oil mill

The parish church of San Marco Evangelista has a Baroque design from the late 18th century, created approximately between 1776/1777 and 1793/1794. The „Gianmarco Ricca“ Forum is housed in a 15th-century oil mill that was powered by animals. The Baroque church and the animal-powered oil mill represent different historic building traditions in Civezza.

Olive oil as part of regional history

Olive cultivation and oil production have long been among the most important economic resources of the Civezza area. As early as the 15th century, the landscape of Ciazze in Civezza supplied olive oil for a lamp in San Giovanni di Pré in Genoa. The local history of olive oil thus extends from the landscape of Ciazze to a specific destination in Genoa.

Trail routes from Civezza into the interior of the valley

The Civezza–Lingueglietta route begins below the parish church of San Marco Evangelista and follows the mule track „via della Costa“ towards the Oratorio di San Salvatore. From the Anello di Civezza, you can continue further inland into the valley towards the Lagoscuro pools. When planning a day, the two directions can be considered separately because they have different destinations: Lingueglietta in one direction and the Lagoscuro pools in the other. The starting points are also in different locations: below the parish church and at the Anello di Civezza.

Museums in the vicinity of Civezza

In addition to the squares and buildings in the village, there are three museums in the vicinity of Civezza. The Historical Institute for the Resistance, a museum, is located near Civezza. The Pinacoteca Civica, also a museum, is likewise located nearby. The Naval Museum of West Liguria is a museum in the vicinity of Civezza.

Other places

Bordighera, Pieve Di Teco, Cartari, Santo Stefano Al Mare, Perinaldo, Vallebona, Villatalla and Terzorio

For the higher-level travel overview: Imperia.