Cattedrale di San Siro
Sanremo
(11 Km)
The Cathedral of San Siro is the oldest religious building in Sanremo and one of the main examples of Romanesque architecture in western Liguria. Located in the historic center of the homonymous square, it was erected in the twelfth century. the structure contains several paintings and sacred objects of great historical and artistic value.
Chiesa Russa Ortodossa
Sanremo
(11 Km)
The best known, and most architecturally original church in Sanremo, the Russian Orthodox Church erected in 1910 on behalf of the Russian community, then numerous in Sanremo. The project, by the Russian academician Aleksej V. Scusev, was followed by the San Remo architect Pietro Agosti and the engineer Tornatore. Consecrated in 1913 and dedicated to Christ the Savior, to Saint Catherine Martyr and Saint Serafim of Sarov, it was erected in the style of that of Saint Basil in Moscow and rises on an area dominating Largo Nuvoloni at the beginning of the Empress Walk.
Monumento al Redentore
Triora
(17 Km)
The grandiose monument to the Redeemer on Mount Saccarello in gilded cast iron on an artistic pedestal in worked stone, was transported up there in 1901 thanks to the help of the army, after an adventurous journey from Paris, where it had been merged into two blocks. The monument was restored in 1980 by the Pro Saccarello Committee, after the remarkable discovery of a hand, detached by lightning and ended up who knows how many kilometers away.
Chiesa di San Filippo Neri
Dolceacqua
(10 Km)
Typical Ligurian church next to the Ponte Vecchio.
Castello dei Doria
Dolceacqua
(10 Km)
The castle is located on a hill from which dominates the ancient village. Initially it consists of a circular tower and later transformed into a majestic noble residence decorated with frescoes. Numerous sieges partially destroyed it.
"La Tera" il Centro storico di Dolceacqua
Dolceacqua
(10 Km)
An agglomeration of houses and 'carugi' that create an evocative maze among ancient cellars, art shops and crafts.
Monumento al Frantonio
Dolceacqua
(10 Km)
Monument to the Oil Mill, dedicated to Pier Vincenzo Mela, the discoverer (18th century) of the procedure for washing the olive pomace which was later adopted throughout the Mediterranean basin realized by Copperbeard painter.
Villa Matutia
Sanremo
(11 Km)
Villa Matutia or “Roman Villa della Foce” is a Roman villa brought to light by the excavations started in 1936. The excavations revealed in particular the spa complex with hot baths and saunas.
Pinacoteca e Biblioteca "Rambaldi"
Sanremo
(8 Km)
This building houses a vast collection of paintings and a library of international interest, which, in 1956, became an integral part of the cultural heritage and museum of the city of flowers. Since 2006, the building is been surrounded by gardens from which you can admire a breathtaking view over the Bay of Sanremo and Ospedaletti.
Museo Civico
Sanremo
(11 Km)
The Museum is located in the second floor of the Palazzo Borea d'Olmo, a Baroque building. It consists of three sections: the archaeological, historical section and the Art Gallery. The main door is surmounted by the seventeenth-century marble statue of the Virgin and Child. Since stress is also the grand staircase leading to the second floor.
Museo di S. Domenico
Taggia
(11 Km)
The museum was built between 1460 and 1490 by Gasperino da Lancia and Filippo da Carlono, in Piazza Beato Cristoforo in Taggia. Inside we find pictorial works by different artists, among them 'the adoration of the Magi' by Parmigianino. Other important painters are Ludovico Brea, Giovanni Canavesio, Giovanni Battista Trotti and several artists of the time.
Museo Etnografico e della Stregoneria
Triora
(10 Km)
The Ethnographic and Witchcraft Museum was founded in 1983 within the Municipal Headquarters of Triora. It is divided into five sectors where tools and ancient costumes of the peasant life of the upper Valle Argentina are exhibited. It also contains several documents related to the witch trials that took place in the second half of the 16th century.
Porta San Giuseppe
Sanremo
(10 Km)
The Gate of St. Joseph was built in the fifteenth century together with the famous walls that include five other doors. The entrance is surmounted by a caditoia and is flanked by a fountain that, after a long period of degradation, have finally been restored.
Santuario Nostra Signora D.Costa
Sanremo
(10 Km)
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Coast also known as ``Madonna della Costa`` is located on a panoramic hill of the city. A place very dear to the Sanremesi, for its fame of protection from dangers and for being miraculous. In 1630 there was a reconstruction in Baroque style due to a sailor. The dome was built between 1770 and 1775. Inside we can see a decoration with marbles, stuccoes, painted frescoes and sculptures by artists: Anton Maria Maragliano, Domenico Fiasella, Cesare Procaccini and Bartolomeo Guidobono.
Oratorio dell'immacolata Concezione
Sanremo
(11 Km)
The Oratory of the Immaculate Conception is of sixteenth-century origins and represents a typical Baroque example. The construction was commissioned by the Palmari family. Inside we find numerous frescoes from the 16th century, emphasizing the baroque atmosphere more. Today the building is under the management of a community of nuns, the 'Daughters of the Church'.
Torre della Ciapela
Sanremo
(10 Km)
The Ciapela Tower or “Torre dei Saraceni” is located in the center of the city, in the Piazza del Mercato. This was built around the 15th century to defend the city from Barbarian assaults, and was renovated after the mid-19th century. The building has a round plan, with a trunk-conical body and numerous openings for the fireplaces and the rifle shop. Many tourists were fascinated by the visit of this property.
Fonte Battesimale
Sanremo
(11 Km)
The baptismal font is located near the Baptistery, the Cathedral of St. Stephen's Church and the Town Hall.
Battistero San Giovanni Battista
Sanremo
(10 Km)
The Baptistery is of very ancient origins and was dedicated to St. John the Baptist. It has a religious structure from which you can easily notice the construction period, despite all the restorations undergone over the years. Inside it houses a large collection of works of art, coming from other religious structures, mainly paintings and sculptures.
Oratorio San Costanzo
Sanremo
(10 Km)
Over the centuries, the ancient Oratory was a witness to historical events in the city. Destroyed by the 1887 earthquake, it was rebuilt in its current forms in 1897. It was the custom of the citizens of Sanremo, to gather in the churches in difficult cases, to deliberate. In the oldest, dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul, perhaps the first laws were stipulated, drafted and sworn, summarized later in the Statutes.
Palazzo del Municipio
Sanremo
(10 Km)
The Palazzo del Municipio of Sanremo is one of the most beautiful and characteristic monument of the city. This central location allows the building to be easily visited and reach the other monuments.
Palazzo Borrea dell'Olmo
Sanremo
(11 Km)
The Palazzo Borea d'Olmo is located in Sanremo. The building got its name from the family Borea d'Olmo and was built in the fifteenth century. Inside we can see the ancient statues of the Virgin and Child, a chapel with an altar of marble. In the building there is also the Museo Civico of Sanremo.
Forte di Santa Tecla
Sanremo
(11 Km)
It was built in 1339 on the ancient remains of the homonymous church in the district of San Martino. Due to the military structure it was often used as a fortification to protect the city of Genoa. It was also used as a prison, during World War I, for Austrian prisoners. It is currently being guarded by Civil Protection volunteers.
Villa Zirio
Sanremo
(10 Km)
The villa was built by the architect Berenger in 1870, at the behest of Giovanni Battista Zirio. It has always been a highly valued place, and gained great fame from the Prince of Germany Frederick William. Today, Villa Zirio is the property of the Municipality, and home to various cultural structures of the city.
Villa Ormond
Sanremo
(11 Km)
Villa Ormond is located in the area of Levante. The villa was owned by a Swiss family. The beautiful park was divided in two by the current road. In 1930 the municipality purchased the villa. The park is designed in Japanese style by Ignacio Manuel Altamirano and Nicola I ruler of Montenegro. Today, Villa Ormond houses the International Institute of Humanitarian Law.
Villa Nobel
Sanremo
(11 Km)
Villa Nobel is a nineteenth-century building, built with decorations from the Venetian Renaissance, in Moorish style. It is characterized by the large garden outside and the rooms used as a museum inside. Nowadays, it is owned by the province of Imperia and represents the last home of the seventeenth century Swedish scientist and writer, Alfred Nobel, known for being the inventor and creator of the Prize Nobel.
Chiesa di Santo Stefano
Sanremo
(10 Km)
The church of Santo Stefano is a religious building located in Santo Stefano al Mare, on the western Ligurian Riviera in the province of Imperia. Inside there are some paintings by different Ligurian painters.
Castello della Lucertola
Apricale
(6 Km)
The Castello della Lucertola was probably built around the tenth century. Located in the historic village of Apricale, it hosts city's cultural events, exhibitions and the museum of the history of Apricale.
Corso Matteotti
Sanremo
(11 Km)
Corso Matteotti is the main and most chic street in Sanremo, the one where international shopping is focused. This road is in fact frequented by Italians and foreigners, who every year visit the Ligurian coast admiring the windows of the luxurious boutiques.
Oratorio di Santa Brigida
Sanremo
(10 Km)