Ventimiglia is a resort town in the province of Imperia, Liguria, northern Italy. It is located 130 km (81 mi) southwest of Genoa, and 7 km (4.3 mi) from the French-Italian border, on the Gulf of Genoa, having a small harbour at the mouth of the Roia river, which divides the town into two parts. Ventimiglia's urban area has a population of 55,000.
Ventimiglia is a popular summer destination for tourists on the French Riviera. Particularly popular all year with visitors from France is the weekly street market (held on a Friday), along the seafront of the new town, which causes major traffic congestion.
Ventimiglia is on the Via Aurelia Provincial Road, and has a junction on the A10 Motorway.The Ventimiglia railway station connects the line from Genoa to France with the line to Cuneo.
The Friday Market
Ventimiglia’s Friday market is a series of stands along the waterfront of this vibrant city of Italian Riviera.
It is considered the largest market in Italy and is a tradition and an institution for Italians, for the French living on the French Riviera and for all tourists who choose the Riviera for their holidays.
If you are a shopping lover and are looking for information about Liguria or the French Riviera you will most likely have heard of the famous Market of Ventimiglia.
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