History and attractions of San Remo

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Sanremo is the largest city in the Riviera of Flowers and, therefore, in addition to having beautiful beaches, it also has many things to see more or less hidden.

In this city, history prevails, culture and architecture. The list of things to see is rich, just choose according to your tastes.

Co-cathedral of San Siro

The Cathedral of San Siro was built in 811 AD and was rebuilt in the 13th century. This makes it the oldest religious building in Sanremo.
According to tradition, the bishop of Genoa Siro, who later became a saint, used to celebrate mass here.
The oldest parts of the church are the two side doors with their bas-reliefs.
Inside the church there are the works of Anton Maria Maragliano, including a statue of the Madonna del Rosario. Another interesting work is the black crucifix by an unknown 15th-century author.

Russian Church

The Russian Church was built in 1912, when the Russian community, on holiday in Sanremo, reached a thousand people.

The structure is characterized by the typical round domes of Russian architecture and inside the courtyard you can admire the busts of Vittorio Emanuele III and Elena of Montenegro.

Santuario Madonna della Costa

On top of the Pigna, the historic center of Sanremo, stands the sanctuary of the Madonna della Costa, about 100 meters above sea level.

This church has a Latin cross plan and a Baroque style facade where the marble representations of Saints Siro and Romolo are placed. The interior is enriched with many wooden statues.

On that occasion the tradition of the famous feast of chains began: every year the Sanremo people go to the sanctuary dragging chains to celebrate the liberation from the Dorias.

Civic Museum of Sanremo

The civic museum of Sanremo is housed in the monumental eighteenth-century building of Palazzo Nota.

This building, which was formerly the residence of the Genoese commissioner and municipal seat, has been restored in all its beauty.
On the first floor the museum preserves ancient testimonies of the Sanremo area since prehistoric times.

On the second floor you can admire the historic Hall of the municipal council with the frescoes in 700 and in the other rooms the art gallery has been set up which houses precious paintings and sculptors from 1600 onwards. Within the path you can take advantage of engaging multimedia paths.

Address: Piazza Alberto Note, 6, 18038 Sanremo IM
Timetables: from Tuesday to Saturday from 8.00 to 18.00
Cost: full 5 €, reduced 3 € (over 65, students and groups of minimum 10 people)

Villa Nobel

Villa Nobel it owes its name to the Swedish scientist Alfred Nobel, the same who invented dynamite and who created the most important prize in the world in the field of science, literature and peace.
The scientist, like many foreigners at the end of the nineteenth century, chose Sanremo and the Riviera dei Fiori as a retreat for health reasons and to install a laboratory for his studies.
The villa which dates back to 1870 is built in the Moorish style.
Inside it houses the exhibition “Discover the 19th century” which illustrates the technological development of that century and the role that Nobel and his inventions had in various fields. The other rooms of the Villa are dedicated to the life and personality of Nobel.

Even the garden of the Villa has a certain value: according to the style of the 19th century Riviera gardens, the park was created by housing both typical plants and exotic and rare species.

Address: Corso Felice Cavallotti, 116, 18038 Sanremo IM
Timetables: from 9.30 to 12.30 and from 15.30 to 18.30 Closed on Mondays
Cost: variable according to event or show

Casino of Sanremo

The Sanremo Casino is one of the three Italian casinos still in business.
The structure, in Art Nouveau style, was designed by the Parisian architect Eugenio Ferret, who was also the manager for the first 2 years.
Apart from the period of the Second World War, where it was closed with a royal decree, the Casino of Sanremo has been open since 1905.
During your stay, a visit to the Sanremo Casino is recommended even just to admire the structure and the gaming rooms up close. free admission but is reserved for adults only.

Address: Corso degli Inglesi, 18, 18038 Sanremo IM
Timetables: from 10.00 to 2.30
Cost: free but reserved for adults

Ariston Theater