Ventimiglia Alta Words from the Ramparts and Beyond has been inspired by my little terrace garden in Ventimiglia Alta’s 16th century defence wall.

 a bird’s-eye view from the ramparts

It’s a blog for all of you who love not-so-touristy Italy. As I take you around my very authentic surroundings I hope you’ll enjoy my posts and perhaps be prompted to come here for a visit too.

 a view over the roof tops and up the Roya valley