Nestled near the beaches of the Italian Riviera and the snow-capped Alps sits the tiny principality of Seborga, a place that floats on legends. Over the centuries, plagues and earthquakes have struck ...

Atop an idyllic hill in the Italian Riviera sits a tiny village with a big dream: becoming an independent nation. The Principality of Seborga already has its own flag, national anthem, passports, ...

A small village on top of a promontory of the Ligurian Alps has been demanding independence from Rome for over 50 years. The Principality of Seborga, in Italy's most northwesternmost corner, was ...

Seborga is a tiny micronation set on the scenic Italian Riviera with big hopes and dreams. The Principality of Seborga already has its own flag, national anthem, passports, currency, and even a ...

They may not quite be the Habsburgs or the Romanovs, but two dynasties will go head-to-head on Sunday to elect the new ruler of a tiny self-declared principality in Italy. The village of Seborga, ...

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