Seborga
A small hilltop village that calls itself the “Principality of Seborga,” with its own “prince,” flag and commemorative currency. It overlooks the Bordighera coast and makes a fun stop for micronation enthusiasts.
Seborga is a small village in the hills behind Bordighera. Its residents base their claim on medieval historical documents and, since the 1960s, have declared the village an independent “Principality of Seborga.” They elect their own “prince,” and issue commemorative coins called “luigini” and stamps. At the village entrance there is even a symbolic “border post.” This claim is not recognized by Italy or the international community, and it is largely a tourist attraction. The village is very small, with medieval lanes and viewpoints overlooking the sea. You can tour it in half an hour, and you can buy a “passport stamp” at the tourist office. It is about a 20-minute drive from Bordighera.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Perinaldo
- Bordighera
- Monte Bignone
- Apricale
- Dolceacqua
- Russian Orthodox Church of Christ the Saviour
- Casinò di Sanremo
- Sanctuary of Madonna della Costa