Borgo dei Borghi 2026: Arenzano represents Liguria in the final — how

Borgo dei Borghi 2026: Arenzano in the final

Date and time: Sunday 5 April 2026 at 20:30 on Rai 3. The program will crown the winning village of the 2026 edition, showcasing Italy's smaller historical centers.

Why Arenzano is competing

Arenzano carries Liguria's flag in the final: more than a seaside resort, the town blends Liberty-style architecture, extensive green areas and access to trails in the nearby Beigua Natural Park. This mix of landscape, heritage and nature makes it a strong contender.

The finalists — the 20 villages in competition

• Baselga di Pinè (Trentino)
• Battaglia Terme (Veneto)
• Canossa (Emilia Romagna)
• Castellaro Lagusello (Lombardy)
• Chatillon (Aosta Valley)
• Cingoli (Marche)
• Guardialfiera (Molise)
• Lucignano (Tuscany)
• Margherita di Savoia (Apulia)
• Nemi (Lazio)
• Passignano sul Trasimeno (Umbria)
• Realmonte (Sicily)
• Sadali (Sardinia)
• San Fele (Basilicata)
• San Nicola Arcella (Calabria)
• Spilimbergo (Friuli Venezia Giulia)
• Villalago (Abruzzo)
• Villar San Costanzo (Piedmont)
• Zungoli (Campania)
• Arenzano (Liguria)

Voting system

Online voting took place in the weeks leading up to the final. During the broadcast, segments on each village will be shown and a provisional ranking revealed. The final outcome results from combining online votes with the scores given by the expert jury.

Expert jury:

• Tiziana D’Angelo — archaeologist and museum/site director
• Fabio Toncelli — landscape expert and TV author
• Jacopo Veneziani — art historian focusing on monument details

What to expect and practical tips

The evening features storytelling, visual highlights from each village and the final announcement. Tune in to Rai 3 to watch live; streaming availability can be checked on RaiPlay. For those interested in local initiatives, follow the show's official channels and municipal pages for updates and further information.

Practical note: the final is an opportunity to discover itineraries, traditions and tourism services in Italy's historic centers — ideal for planning thematic weekend visits to these villages.