Posted in Things to do on Feb 23rd, 2008 No Comments »
After a refreshing dip in the pool, end the day by trying your luck at the Sanremo Casino, and find out why European gambling is so very different from Las Vegas or Atlantic City.
The Casino of Sanremo, opened on 14th January 1905, was elegantly planned by the French architect Eugenio Ferret.
The building, rich in Art […]
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The Riviera of the Flowers is the ideal place to host events in every season of the year. Every month of the year is blessed by decent weather thanks to the temperate climate of the region which ranges from long […]
Posted in Events on Feb 23rd, 2008 No Comments »
27 febbraio - 1 marzo 2008
58° festival della canzone Italiana
The famous Italian show master Pippo Baudo will conduct Italy´s biggest Song festival in the “Teatro Ariston” in Sanremo .
Among some of the best Italian singers there will also be many new young musicians to show their talents to thousands of visitors and […]
Posted in hotels & accommodation on Feb 23rd, 2008 No Comments »
Hotel La Rosa dei Venti is a modern hotel located 500 metres from Sanremo’s town centre shops, restaurants and beach, and 700 metres from the casino.
All rooms are air- conditioned and have sea views and balconies. The rooms are furnished in a modern style with splashes of […]
Posted in Ligurian Recipes on Feb 23rd, 2008 No Comments »
1/4 lb basil
3 cloves garlic
salt, to taste
1 scant cup Pecorino or Romano cheese
1/2 cup good quality olive oil
2 tablespoons hot water
Harvest basil on a dry, sunny day.Clean the basil with a clean cloth or paper towel and pick over to remove bruised leaves and stems.
In a mortar and […]
Posted in Ligurian Recipes on Feb 23rd, 2008 No Comments »
Try a plate of original Genovese Pesto … and you´ll never leave Genova again - at least this is what an old saying tells us . This delicious sauce, rich with the flavors of fresh basil, olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, and cheese is a typical Ligurian dish , […]
Posted in Places to visit on Feb 15th, 2008 No Comments »
The restaurant in Via XX Settembre has an upstairs room full of all kinds of precious objects, such as the golden chairs used by the Pope in Genoa.
The “Zefferinos” - as the staff are affectionately called - have won international fame and recognition. It is not by chance that Zefferino Belloni has been awarded a […]
Posted in general information on Feb 15th, 2008 No Comments »
Every year shortly before Easter the Italian Riviera gets really crowded , I would almost say , even more crowded as in august ( if that is at all possible ) . The reason is , that the Italians use their holidays ( 1 week) to not only celebrate the Easter Days but also to […]