What to see in Sanremo
Sanremo
the City of Flowers and its Festival
Sanremo, known as the City of Flowers and the most important music festival in Italy, is one of the most sought-after destinations in Liguria. Sanremo enchants its tourists thanks to the characteristic landscapes, monuments and large gardens.
The symbol of the city is the Sanremo Casino, one of the most visited and well-known tourist attractions. The building in which the Casino is housed is an architectural jewel, characterized by fine decorations and unique details. The Sanremo Casino is an important cultural centre for the city, where theatrical, musical and cultural events are hosted throughout the year.
Sanremo is known, nationally and internationally, for being "the city of flowers" and is also known for having some of the most beautiful botanical gardens in Italy: the "Giardini della Regina Elena", a place where the flora is the undisputed protagonist , an unmissable stop, especially for nature lovers. The Queen Elena Gardens also host sculptures and fountains of great value. The "Giardini di Corso dell'Imperatrice" are equally enchanting, here you can admire the statue of Spring by Vincenzo Pasquali which symbolizes the mild climate that characterizes the city; another historical sculpture is the one dedicated to Garibaldi, an Art Nouveau masterpiece by Leonardo Bistolfi.
Piazza Colombo is another unmissable destination during your visit to Sanremo, a place where the streets are full of shops, cafes and restaurants, the ideal place to relax for a short break. In Piazza Colombo there are historical places of great cultural interest: such as the Cathedral of San Siro, the oldest religious building in Sanremo, the Palazzo Borea d'Olmo and the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli. There are many places of immense charm in the city, the Flower Museum is unmissable to learn about floriculture and botanical species; the Civic Museum which has a rich archaeological collection; the Rimbaldi Art Gallery, where some of the most iconic works of the Italian Risorgimento are exhibited; the Ariston Theatre which has hosted the famous Sanremo Festival for more than 60 years.