San remo

Festive, vibrant and noisy San Remo is a city of flowers, a favorite resort of Russian aristocrats, with parks and gardens, a luxurious casino, numerous boutiques, and a fun atmosphere. There is a Russian church and the boulevard of Empress Maria Alexandrovna. But first of all, the city is famous for the Italian Song Festival.

Sanremo by Jim Hart

Sanremo is a small but world-famous city, a prestigious resort in the west of the Ligurian coast, the pearl of the Flower Riviera (Riviera dei Fiori). Rallye Sanremo "big races" are held here, a sailing regatta and enchanting song festival, an old casino is open, there is a huge flower market, vacationers are greeted by magnificent beaches.

Five things to do in San Remo

1. Walk through the mazes of La Pinha.
2. Rent a bicycle and drive along the longest bike path in Europe.
3. Visit the casino.
4. Sample piscialandrea dried pizza at Dick Turpin Restaurant.
5. Visit the picturesque villa of Alfred Nobel.

When is the best time to go?

San Remo is located in the west of Liguria, the province of Empire - 25 km from the border with France. The city stretches along the coast of the bay, between the Black and Green Cape. From the north, the Ligurian Alps cover it from the winds. The weather is comfortable all year round. The summer months are the hottest - on average + 27 ° C, the water warms up to + 23 ° C. In winter, about + 8 ° C.

The swimming season begins in May, lasts until September. And relaxing at the resort is comfortable all year round.

Sights

Quarter La Pigna

Streets of La Pigna, photo flor

The old quarter of La Pigna (La Pigna - Pine cone) is the historical center, the "heart" of the city, riddled with many stairs, covered passages and arches. All its narrow winding streets lead to the sea.

San Siro Cathedral

San Siro Cathedral (Concattedrale di San Siro), photo Mirco-Garavaglia

The main Christian church of San Remo is the Cathedral of San Siro (Concattedrale di San Siro) of the 12th-13th centuries, built in the Roman Gothic style on the foundation of the early Christian church. A relic is stored there - a miraculous black crucifix that protected citizens in the 16th century from Saracens.

Madonna della Costa

Madonna della Costa (Santuario della Madonna della Costa), photo Duodenus

The sanctuary called Madonna della Costa (Santuario della Madonna della Costa) is a modest small Catholic church of the XVII century on a hill top, built to protect sailors. Inside the baroque church with a strict facade - luxurious decoration: frescoes by Giacomo Boni, paintings by Giulio Proccaccini, sculptures by Maragliano; the statue of the Madonna and Child (XIV century) has been preserved since the construction of the first church.

Cathedral of Christ the Savior

Church of Christ the Savior, Catherine and St. Seraphim of Sarov (Chiesa Russa, o del Cristo Salvatore), photo MARVIN 345

The Russian church was built on the initiative of the Russian community by the Italian architect P. Agosti according to the project of A. Schusev in 1913 in the style of Moscow churches of the 17th century (Schusev designed and created the Lenin mausoleum in Moscow). Officially, she bears the name of Christ the Savior (Chiesa di Cristo Salvatore). The temple is active, but it does not have its own priest, therefore services are conducted irregularly. Inside there is an exhibition of Orthodox icons.

Casino

Casino (Casinò di Sanremo), photo by Claudio Oreggia

Casino (Casinò di Sanremo) has been operating since 1905. The establishment is located in the richly decorated Art Nouveau building. There was a time when local residents were forbidden to play in the casino. Today the ban is lifted, but they still do not seek to go there. The main visitors are tourists. In addition to gaming areas, cinemas and a theater are open here. The casino hosts concerts, exhibitions, theater performances, literary meetings, poker championships. From 1951 to 1977, a song festival was held in the building.

Empress Boulevard

Corso del Imperatrice (Corso dell'Imperatrice), photo by Steve Barowik

Sculpture Primavera, photo luciano

Corso del Imperatrice Boulevard (Corso dell'Imperatrice) got its name in honor of Empress Maria Alexandrovna, who was fascinated by the city. In 1874, she donated a significant amount to decorate the alley along the sea with Egyptian palm trees. The Empress Boulevard is a great place for walking, starting from the Casino. Not far from the Spring sculpture (Primavera), a bust of Maria Alexandrovna herself is installed, and next to the Russian Church and Hotel De Paris Sanremo you will find a memorial plaque to her.

Villa Nobel

Villa Nobel, photo by RXecoGRFTO

On Felice Cavallotti street, near the port, there is a Moorish-style A. Nobel Museum-Villa (Villa Nobel) with a beautiful park full of rare plants. Here, a Swedish scientist, chemist, inventor, engineer, philanthropist, entrepreneur and founder of the most prestigious award lived and worked for the past five years - since 1891. The villa was built in 1870 by order of a pharmacist from Piedmont. Preserved antique furniture, magnificent frescoes in a large conference room. In the basement is a museum dedicated to the activities and life of Nobel, as well as the discoveries of the 19th century. The villa hosts scientific and cultural events.

Corso degli Inglesi

Castello Devachan, photo vistamare-case

Corso degli Inglesi is one of the beautiful streets of San Remo. It is built up with rich villas in the Art Nouveau style of the XIX-XX centuries. Villa Belle Respiro in the Neo-Renaissance style houses the Floriculture Research Institute. At the time of Mussolini, a military boarding house was arranged at Villa Vista Lieta. The appearance of the Castello Devasan castle villa has remained unchanged. The architecture of Villa Fiorentina was inspired by the Florentine Renaissance. Villa Viginia is a typical example of liberty style. The massive building in elegant Art Nouveau style is the former Savoy Hotel.

Villa Ormond

Villa Ormond, photo by ihlgeneve

Villa Ormond is located on a hill in the east of the city. The building is decorated with porticoes and loggias, around the park, which is shared by the road. And once it stretched from the top of the hill to the sea. The villa used to be owned by a Swiss family, today it is a municipal property. The International Institute of Humanitarian Law is located here. Part of the park is made in the Japanese style in honor of the twin city Atami. In the lower part of the park are sculptures of the king of Montenegro, Nikola I and the Mexican poet, politician, speaker, historiographer Ignacio Altamirano.

Museum of San Remo

Museum of the city of San Remo (Museo Civico di Sanremo), photo pkaslik

Do you want to dilute your vacation with cultural activities? Go to the Museum of the City of San Remo (Museo Civico di Sanremo). In 2016, he moved from the Baroque palace of Borea d'Olmo (Palazzo Borea D'Olmo) to the palace of Nota (Palazzo Nota) of the 17th century (address: 6 Piazza Alberto Nota). The exhibition has 4 sections: archaeological with finds of prehistoric and ancient times; historical with medieval objects and personal items of Garibaldi; gallery with paintings by Italian artists; section of posters.

Flower market

Flowers of San Remo, photo Loredana Genna

Flower Market (Mercato dei Fiori) San Remo is a delight and surprise. It is known worldwide and covers an area of ​​12,000 square meters. m. Only having been here and plunged into the atmosphere of flowers and aromas, you begin to understand why San Nemo is called the "city of flowers". The market is open daily from 04:00 to 18:00. If you come before closing, then perhaps you will be presented with a magnificent bouquet.

Beaches of San Remo

San Remo beaches, photo by Tomek (tsn)

Sand and pebble beaches of San Remo can be proud of their thoughtful infrastructure. They are excellently equipped, but they cannot be called elite in terms of the quality of the coast. The beach area is separated from the hotels by a highway. The coastal strip is protected by breakwaters.

The sandy city beach stretches from Porto Vecchio to Porto Sole. There is a yacht club, you can rent a boat.

The sandy beach at Tre Ponti is well-equipped, suitable for surfing.

The most beautiful is Cala degli Orsi - a beach in the Bussana area.

The beach area of ​​Ospedaletti (Ospedaletti), located in the suburbs, is famous for its clear water.

On the streets, photo Alex D

History paragraph

The “ancestor” of San Remo was the ancient settlement of Matutia, founded by commander Guy Matucius in the 1st century BC. In the 7th century, Matucius preached Christianity and helped people, the Bishop of Genoa, Romulus. During his lifetime, he was counted among the saints. Saint Romulus became the patron saint of the city, which was renamed in his honor - San Romolo, over time the name was transformed into San Remo. In the Middle Ages, the fortified quarter of La Pigna appeared, sheltering residents from Saracen raids. Since 1297, San Remo belonged to the influential Genoese family of Doria; it became a free city from the middle of the 15th century. Since the end of the 18th century, it gained fame as a seaside resort popular with Russian nobility. In 1864, Empress Maria Alexandrovna (wife of Alexander II) chose San Remo for the "wintering". The Austrian Empress Sissi, traveling around Europe, visited San Remo several times. She was attracted by the mild climate and beautiful landscapes of these places.

Fun and Holidays

Parade of Flowers (Sanremo in Fiore), photo by Mario Berta

Fans of outdoor activities are invited to the Solari Sports Center with a football field, courts, and its own tennis school.

Along the Riviera dei Fiori, between seaside pines and beaches, there is a 24-kilometer cycle track built on the site of the old railway. Bicycles can always be rented. Skateboards and skates are suitable, walking will also bring a lot of fun.

Annually in March the one-day Primavera bicycle race starts on the route San Remo - Milan. The strongest riders overcome the 290-kilometer distance.

The most striking musical event is the Festival of Italian Song (Festival della canzone italiana), which presented the world with many stars of Italian pop music. It always takes place in February-March, on the stage of the large hall of the Ariston Theater (Teatro Ariston).

The three-day Flower Parade (Sanremo in Fiore), transforming city streets with vibrant floral masterpieces, is also held in March.

In mid-June, a sailing regatta departs from San Remo - the prestigious Giraglia Rolex Cup, which runs along the route Marseille - Saint-Tropez - Corsica - Genoa.

In July, a pyrotechnic extravaganza takes place - the Fireworks Festival.

August 15 - Feast of Ferragosto (Ferragosto) with mass festivities, a generous street treat and fireworks.

Rallye Sanremo car races are held in the fall, in September-October.

Cuisine and restaurants

Ligurian dish, photo Vigna Tech

In San Remo you have to try seafood. Taste Buridda fish soup with octopus, squid and cuttlefish; mussels stuffed with garlic in white wine; Ligurian pasta with clams; Ligurian fish swordfish; dried cod; malleli talleriini; shrimp in a special sauce; spaghetti with mozzarella and crab; focaccio with sprats, garlic, tomatoes and olive oil. You can have a quick snack with sardinaria (an old version of local pizza); cheese and vegetable pie (puff pastry, rice and vegetables). From desserts - pear cake. And, of course, excellent Italian wines.

Glam restaurant - a gourmet restaurant with sea views, there is a menu in Russian, the average bill for two is approximately € 180 (address: Corso degli Inglesi, 1; website: www.glamrestaurantsanremo.it). Everything is very tasty and beautifully decorated, fresh seafood. Try lobster with caramelized melon; oysters, scallops; Ligurian rabbit paste pizza with truffles.

Taverna al 29 - a family restaurant of Ligurian cuisine, wines - from small wineries (address: Piazza Gian Domenico Cassini 5; website: www.tavernaal29.com). Double check from € 60. A table must be ordered in advance.

For those who are used to eating fast foods - Manik-L'Officina del Burger, a small burger with reasonable prices (address: Piazza Eroi Sanremesi 9).

Hotels

Hotels San Remo, photo booking

The resort has many luxury hotel complexes and modern hotels, there are budget options, apartments. If you have a rest with children, then hotels on the Lungomare delle Nazioni or Corso Trento e Trieste promenade are suitable for you, there are playgrounds and attractions.

I recommend hotels with a good price-quality ratio.

Hotel De Paris Sanremo ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Residence dei Due Porti ⭐⭐⭐

Hotel Belle Epoque ⭐⭐⭐

Le Terrazze Appartamenti Vacanze

What's around

Villa Garnier, Bordighera, photo by RXecoGRFTO

At the Villa Luca, 7 km from the city on the A10 motorway, is the Pinacoteca Rambaldi, a gallery with paintings by masters of the 15th-19th centuries.

On the territory of Villa Hanbury in the town of Ventimiglia on Cape Mortola, there is a large Botanical Garden, where 5800 plant species are planted on 18 hectares.

In the fishing town of Bordighera, near the French border, is the picturesque Villa Garnier, which inspired Claude Monet and Edmondo De Amicis. Here is the English Promenade - the longest promenade of the Italian Riviera.

Luxurious Nice is only 1-1.5 hours drive from San Remo. Direct buses and trains run regularly between cities.

San Remo is located 30 km from the Principality of Monaco. Do not miss the opportunity to visit this heavenly spot to see its dazzling luxury and sophisticated elegance.

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