town, Liguria regione, northwestern Italy. It lies along the Riviera di Ponente coast between Ventimiglia and San Remo. The Institute of Ligurian Studies, formerly the Bicknell Museum, displays a unique collection of the flora of the Riviera. A leading winter resort, Bordighera exports flowers, olive oil, and palm branches for religious ceremonies during Holy Week at St. Peter's (Rome) and other churches. Pop. (2006 est.) mun., 10,590.