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Popular attractions in San Remo: description, photos, reviews of tourists. Shopping in San Remo

The name of the city of San Remo was well known to the inhabitants of the Soviet Union due to the popular music competition. However, most of them could not even dream of going there, not to mention being present at the festival gala concert.

Today, times have changed, and the sights of San Remo can be seen by any Russian who has enough money to visit Italy. In addition, this city is a popular place for organizing shopping tours, especially during the sales season.

Museum of San Remo

At Corso Matteotti, 143 in the city is a museum that occupies the building of the ancient Palazzo Borea d'Olmo, considered one of the most picturesque baroque buildings in the historic area of Liguria. Visiting this landmark San Remo is almost always included in the program of excursions for city visitors, including those arriving there in organized shopping tours.

In the museum you can see an extensive collection of archaeological finds, including artifacts from the Roman period, as well as bronze statues of Franco Barjidji and paintings by Maurizio Carregi.

The museum is open from 9:00 to 17:00 (break from 12:00 to 14:00). The cost of an adult ticket is 3 EUR.

Pinacoteca Rambaldi

This famous art gallery was founded in 1865. There are several hundred paintings created from the 15th to the end of the 19th century. Among them, "The Madonna and the Child" by Lorenzo di Credit, "The Temptation of Saint Anthony" by Salvator Rosa, as well as paintings by Jacopo Vinyali, Anton Raphael Mengs and Michele Rocca.

Since 2006, the Pinakothek Rambaldi moved to the premises at the Villa "Lucas" in Koldirody, 7 km from the city of San Remo. The entrance ticket costs 5 euros.

Cathedral of San Siro

Visiting the sights of San Remo, you can not ignore the main Christian temple of the city. The church in its place existed since the 9th century and was repeatedly rebuilt. However, after the destructive fire, which occurred in the late 19th century, she was returned to her original, strict Romanesque appearance. The main shrine of the Cathedral of San Siro is a black crucifix. According to legend, in the 16th century it protected San Semo from the attack of the Saracens, and since then the townspeople have turned to him for help during any adversity.

Temple address: San Siro square (next to Feraldi street).

Church of the Madonna della Costa

Those who come to Sanremo, whose attractions are of great interest to history lovers, often prefer to explore the city, walking along the route passing through the La Pina area. At the end of the journey, they will visit the temple of Madonna della Costa. He is especially fond of the townspeople, because he was built on national money. The legend that the collection of donations for the construction of the temple was organized by a certain sailor who miraculously survived at the hands of pirates has been preserved. As a result, a small church dedicated to the Theotokos was built. Its baroque façade adorns the statues of the Madonna, as well as the saints San Siro and San Romolo.

The Cathedral of Christ the Savior

The photos of this San Remo sight often surprise the uninitiated with the presence of palms and constructions in the style of the Moscow Orthodox churches of the 17th century in one shot. The temple was built 100 years ago, and there are Orthodox services in Russian. The main shrine of the Church of Christ the Savior is the iconostasis with images of the Mother of God and Christ, which are copies of the works of Mikhail Vrubel.

Corso del Imperatriche

The Cathedral of Christ the Savior is not the only reminder of Russia in San Remo. One of the most beautiful and famous boulevards of the city - Corso del Emperatriche - is named so in honor of the wife of Tsar Alexander II, who brought to San Remo chic Brazilian palm trees, which became one of its ornaments. It is one of the favorite places for walks of citizens and visitors of the city, and there are chic boutiques where you can buy clothes and shoes of the most famous brands.

Villa Ormond

At Corso Felice Cavallotti in San Remo is the villa "Ormond", which is one of the most popular places among lovers of a relaxing holiday on the coast of Liguria. Its building in the style of the Italian Renaissance was erected in the 19th century.

The main attraction of the villa is a luxurious garden, where palm trees, cedars, flowers, ficuses and drought-resistant plants grow. In the garden there is a pond with bridges, fountains and an exhibition pavilion, and you can see monuments to the Montenegrin king Nicholas the First (the father of one of the Italian queens) and the poet Ignacio Altamirano.

Especially beautiful in the villa "Ormond" in the dark, when the park includes decorative lighting.

Villa Alfred Nobel

In this magnificent mansion the founder of the world's most famous scientific award spent the last 5 years of his life. Today it is turned into a museum, where the exhibits are stored, telling about his achievements and charitable activities.

Casino San Remo

On the street Corso degli Inglesi there is an old Casinò di Sanremo, occupying an Art Nouveau building. The history of this San Remo landmark, reviewed in many of its famous writers, bankers and politicians in its memoirs, began in 1905. For many decades it could be visited only by tourists. Today, the ban on visiting Casinò di Sanremo by local residents is lifted, but the casino continues to operate mainly for tourists.

The famous festival in San Remo

The sights, photos of which you have already seen, for all their historical and cultural value can not compete with fame on a musical holiday, which has been held for many years in the Ariston concert hall.

In its framework there is a competition of Italian composers, presenting their original, previously not sounded songs to the audience. The festival has been held since 1951. Thanks to this musical holiday, the world has become known to such performers as Eros Ramazotti, Gilola Cinquetti, Andrea Bocelli, Roberto Carlos and others. The competition is held at the end of February, when it's relatively warm in San Remo, and to become a spectator at his concerts, Hundreds of tourists from all over Italy and Europe come to the city.

Sanremo: tourist reviews

This is the largest city in the province of Imperia for more than 150 years is one of the best resorts in Italy. And all this time you could hear only admiring reviews of tourists about its sights, beaches and hotels. And this does not surprise anyone, since everyone will find something to their liking in the city, especially since various festivals and festivals are constantly held in San Remo. For example, in May in the main city square everyone can take part in the tasting of local wines, and if you love sports, then this month you will be able to witness a fierce struggle between the famous cyclist in the Tour Italy.

Shopping

San Remo (Italy), whose attractions you already know, is a great place to update your wardrobe and purchase clothes for your children.

If you prefer branded things, then it is better to go to the pedestrian street Via Giacomo Matteotti, which is located in the city center. There are a lot of boutiques where Dolce & Gabbana, Furla, Roberto Cavalli, Gucci, etc. are sold. In addition, there are a lot of shops of mass market level, however the prices in them are retail, and there are practically no discounts during the vacation period, therefore tourists are not recommended to spend Time to hike in these stores.

By the way, one of the attractions of the city is the local clothing market. It is located on Heroes' Square and operates in the open air on Tuesdays, as well as on Saturday. There you can buy different products from cashmere local production, as well as souvenirs.

Now you know where to look at San Remo attractions. Shopping in this city also gives you many pleasant moments, so do not deny yourself the pleasure of visiting an ancient city in the Italian Riviera.

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