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How to get there: Highway A10 Genoa-Ventimiglia exit at San Remo.
Prehistoric findings prove the existence of man during the mid Paleolithic Age in the area near Pigna. However, its true origins date back to “Villa Matuziana,” an important Roman center.
Later the city was called San Romolo in memory of the Genovese Bishop who evangelized the area.
However, the dialect pronunciation “Sanromu” changed the place-name to San Remo.
It was a free government during the Middle Ages and in 1543it was destroyed by the pirate Barbarossa and 200 years later it was bombarded by the English.
Towards the mid 19th century the hotel industry made San Remo a popular place for Russian and German nobles and today it is the “flower” of Italy and the world.
The historical center was built by the medieval nucleus of Pigna and it has the typical homes united to each other by arches. There is also a Piazza with a fountain and precious buildings that make San Remo a fascinating place. Piazza Eroi unites the new part of San Remo with the older part.
Very interesting is the 13th century Cathedral of St. Siro and Palazzo Borea L’Olmo that has a Baroque façade.
The touristy Viale with palm trees, hotels, and gardens is dedicated to the Empress Maria Alexandrovna that stayed in San Remo. The Viale begins near the beautiful Russian-Orthodox Church of St. Basilio that is famous for its cupola.
The unforgettable symbol of San Remo is its Casino that was built in liberty style during the first years of the 20th century. It is a symbol of international fame especially during the annual Musical Festival.
Via Matteotti goes to the famous Ariston Theater. This street is an example of a shopping center where tourists can satisfy their needs and there are also many beautiful shops.
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