Castello Doria is a striking symbol of history and art. The castle and village were first mentioned in a document dating back to 1177, which recognized the property as belonging to the Counts of Ventimiglia. In 1270, the fiefdom was purchased by Oberto Doria, marking the beginning of centuries of Doria family rule. Today, visitors can enjoy a panoramic path that reveals breathtaking views of the entire valley—from the Ligurian Sea to the terraced Rossese di Dolceacqua vineyards, olive groves, and the majestic Blue Mountains. A fascinating detail: in 1884, the castle was immortalized by Claude Monet in his painting Le Château de Dolceacqua. Monet first visited the Riviera in late 1883 with his friend Renoir. Though they stayed for only fifteen days, Monet was so enchanted by the beauty of the area that he returned just a few weeks later, on January 23, 1884. As he wrote, “the place is superb, there is a bridge that is a jewel of lightness.”