PORTO MAURIZIO, a town of the kingdom of Sardinia, in the division of Nice, on the shore of the Gulf of Genoa, 40 miles E.N.E. of Nice. It stands on a hill projecting into the sea, and separating the bays of Oneglia and St Stefano. The bold and lofty position of the town, with its brilliantly-painted church in the centre; the quiet little port below, crowded with picturesque-rigged boats; and the mountains which rise in the distance, combine to pro-
duce a very beautiful and characteristic picture. The town Porto Novo contains a convent, hospital, theatre, and schools. A trade in oil of good quality is busily carried on here; but the harbour is shallow, and inconvenient. Pop. 6481.