ITALY - MYSTERIOUS LIFE IN A MEDIEVAL VILLAGE - THIS ITALIAN VILLAGE WILL ASTONISH YOU

◯ Home page of the Dolceacqua tourist-office : 📌 Location : Dolceacqua , Italy Date recorded: September 2:30 PM Monday Weather: ⛅ 21°C | 69 °F 🌡 ✉️ CONTACT : @ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Switzerland Playlist: Italy Playlist: France Playlist: Monaco Playlist : Germany Playlist : Spain Playlist : ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▶ ︎SUBSCRIBE! (thank you!!) ▶ ︎If you like our videos, please support our efforts to keep creating travel content: ▶ ︎Do you want to become a “MEMBER“ and receive advance vlogs and exclusive posts? ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Dolceacqua is a picturesque medieval village located in the Liguria region of northern Italy, just a few kilometers from the French border. It is known for its architectural beauty and enchanting landscapes. Dolceacqua is a charming village nestled in the hills of Val Nervia, and is one of the jewels of extreme western Liguria, just minutes from the sea and the French Riviera. The connection with Claude Monet : In addition to the old bridge, Claude Monet also painted the landscapes around the village of Dolceacqua, and this connection with the famous French painter still attracts many tourists and art lovers today. Dolceacqua is a maze of narrow cobbled streets and vaulted passages. The village retains its medieval atmosphere intact, with old stone houses and architectural details specific to the period. The narrow streets are perfect for strolling, offering spectacular views and opportunities to discover small hidden markets and historic buildings. Claude Monet, who in 1884 was staying in the nearby town of Bordighera, went inland and in addition to the natural wonders of the coast, was enchanted by the village of Dolceacqua. The Impressionist Painter drew the sight of the village, the castle of the Roman bridge of Dolceacqua and in his letters he wrote fascinated: “…the place is superb, there is a bridge which is a jewel of lightness…” Today, the medieval village of Dolceacqua is still identical to how Claude Monet painted it in the late 1800s. Precisely because of its timeless beauty Dolceacqua is now a destination for tourists of all nationalities, who go here from the coastal towns of Liguria and neighboring France or who spend a few days of vacation in the many B&Bs spread in the alleys. History : The first official document that cites Dolceacqua dates back to 1151, when the accounts of Ventimiglia had the first nucleus of the castle built on top of the rocky outcrop overlooking the stream where the valley narrows and forks: the Roja valley on one side, the Val Nervia on the other. In 1270 Dolceacqua was bought by the Doria of Genoa and over the centuries the ’Earth’ was developed the town that lies at the foot of the castle. As you walk through this part of Dolceacqua, you will be fascinated by the intricate concentric structure of the alleys that develop around the castle. In the middle of the 15th century, Dolceacqua began to grow and develop on the other side of the river: the new “Borgo” district was born. The two inhabited centers were connected by the unmistakable donkey-back bridge that so struck the Impressionist painter Claude Monet. For many centuries Dolceacqua was the capital of the Doria dominion, which over the centuries extended along the Nervia Valley, encompassing the villages of Perinaldo, Apricale, Isolabona. During the conflict between Guelphs and guillotines, Dolceacqua always remained in the knead of Guinea, opposing the Guelphs of Ventimiglia and Monaco. For centuries, Dolceacqua was disputed between the Grimaldis of Monaco, Savoy and the Doria themselves. Finally, in 1746, the castle was besieged by the French and Spanish armies and almost destroyed. After the destruction of the castle, the Doria settled in the village, in the same palace which, in 1794, welcomed Napoleon Bonaparte. Thank you very much for accompanying me on this wonderful trip, I hope you enjoy it, I’m leaving for the next destination, be blessed, I love you all, with respect Sebastian 🤗❤️ #italy #travel #medieval #beautifulplaces #beautifulvillage