The best place for refreshments in Taggia is the Albergo d'italia, formerly the palace of the Marquis Spinola.
"The South of France--East Half"
Charles Bertram Black
The story opens thus: "italia!
"John Leech, His Life and Work. Vol. 1"
William Powell Frith
I was obliged to go back to my italia to try if I could not win fame there and fortune for my little flower of beauty-my May-bud.
"The Master of the Ceremonies"
George Manville Fenn