Sanremo, Italy

Top things to do in Sanremo

15 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Entertainment

Teatro Ariston

Historic theater hosting the Sanremo Music Festival and year-round performances.

Landmark

Sanremo Casino

Historic Art Nouveau casino and entertainment complex overlooking the sea in Sanremo.

Outdoor & fun

Monte Bignone

Hike Monte Bignone for sweeping views of the Ligurian coast and Mediterranean Sea from Sanremo's highest peak.

Park & nature

Pallanca exotic gardens

Explore a terraced hillside garden filled with rare succulents and cacti from around the world, with sea views.

Neighborhood

Bussana Vecchia

Wander a medieval village reborn as an artists' colony after an earthquake, with studios, galleries, and cafés.

Landmark

Principality of Seborga

A self-proclaimed micronation with a medieval castle and charming old streets near Sanremo.

Landmark

Capo dell'Arma Lighthouse

A historic lighthouse on a rocky promontory offering stunning coastal views near Sanremo.

Museum

Villa Nobel

The former home of Alfred Nobel, now a museum about his life and the Nobel Prize, in Sanremo.

Museum

Bicknell Museum

Discover the natural and archaeological heritage of Liguria at the Bicknell Museum in Sanremo, featuring exhibits on regional geology, paleontology, and local history.

Landmark

Villa Garnier

Explore Villa Garnier, a historic villa designed by architect Charles Garnier, set in a lush garden overlooking the sea in Sanremo.

Park & nature

Winter Gardens (Bordighera)

Stroll through the Winter Gardens in Bordighera, a public park featuring exotic plants, shaded paths, and stunning sea views.

Park & nature

Lowe Gardens

Botanical gardens in Sanremo showcasing Mediterranean and subtropical plants.

Religious site

Sant'Ampelio, Bordighera

Historic church dedicated to Bordighera's patron saint, perched on a scenic promontory.

Religious site

Church of St. Mary Magdalen (Bordighera)

Baroque church in Bordighera featuring notable artworks and ornate interiors.

Entertainment

Sanremo Music Festival

Italy's most famous song contest, held annually at Teatro Ariston in Sanremo.

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