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Historic villa / palace, 1901
Palazzo del Governo
Public building in Imperia, Italy
At a glance
- Period
- Modern era, 1901
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 43°53′01″ N, 8°01′19″ E
- Address
- Viale Giacomo Matteotti, 147, Imperia (IM)
History and description
The Palazzo del Governo, also known as the Palazzo della Provincia e della Prefettura, is a historic building located in Imperia, Italy. Originally born as the Grand Hotel Riviera Palace, it now houses public administration offices of the Province of Imperia.
History
The building was constructed in the early twentieth century as a luxury hotel under the name Grand Hotel Riviera Palace. Its development formed part of a broader initiative to promote tourism in the town and was backed by a company established in 1903 by local entrepreneurs and prominent citizens.
At the time of its inauguration, the hotel offered 68 guest rooms and featured some of the most modern amenities available, including electric lighting, stables, and tennis courts. The hotel operated for approximately a decade, from 1906 to 1916, and welcomed several distinguished guests, among them U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt.
During the First World War, the building served as a hospital of the Red Cross. In 1919, it was purchased by the Province of Porto Maurizio, which moved its headquarters there the year following the merger of the municipalities of Porto Maurizio and Oneglia on 3 December 1922, which led to the creation of the city of Imperia.
The building has been protected as a heritage property since 2007.
Between 2023 and 2024, the building underwent restoration works and energy-efficiency upgrades.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Palazzo del Governo».
Timeline
- 1901Built
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
ImperiaTrain, nearest
1.7 km as the crow flies
Palazzo del GovernoViale Giacomo Matteotti, 147, Imperia (IM)
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Palazzo del Governo?
Palazzo del Governo is in Imperia, in the province of Imperia (Liguria), Italy. Address: Viale Giacomo Matteotti, 147, Imperia (IM). GPS coordinates: 43.88349, 8.02187.
How old is Palazzo del Governo?
Wikidata dates it to 1901.
What else is there to see near Palazzo del Governo?
Nearby you’ll find: Museo Navale Internazionale del Ponente Ligure (500 m away), Museo di arte contemporanea di Imperia (600 m away), Teatro Cavour (1 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 2 photos
- Palazzo della Provincia Imperia 3 — Plumbago Capensis, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palazzo della Provincia Imperia 1 — Plumbago Capensis, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences