Sanremo
Sanremo or San Remo (Italian pronunciation: [sanˈrɛːmo]; Ligurian: Sanrémmo(ro), locally Sanreumo(ro) [saŋˈɾøːmu(ɹu)]; Occitan: Sant Rémol) is a comune (municipality) on the Mediterranean coast of Liguria, in northwestern Italy. Founded in Roman times, it has a population of 55,000, and is known as a tourist destination on the Italian Riviera. It hosts numerous cultural events, such as the Sanremo Music Festival and the Milan–San Remo cycling classic.
Sanremo
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| Città di Sanremo | |
Clockwise from top left: Sanremo Russian style Orthodox Church; Sanremo Casino; Zampillo Fountain (Fontana dello Zampillo); panoramic view of downtown Sanremo, Teatro Ariston, Portosole yacht harbour and Ligurian Sea | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Sanremo | |
Sanremo Location of Sanremo in Italy Sanremo Sanremo (Liguria) | |
| Coordinates: 43°49′03″N 07°46′30″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Liguria |
| Province | Imperia (IM) |
| Frazioni | Borello, Bussana, Bussana Vecchia, Coldirodi, Gozo Superiore, Gozo Inferiore, Poggio, San Bartolomeo, San Giacomo, San Giovanni, San Romolo, Verezzo, Verezzo San Donato, Verezzo Sant'Antonio |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alberto Biancheri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 54.7 km2 (21.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Population (30 April 2009) | |
| • Total | 56,864 |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Sanremesi or Sanremaschi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 18038 |
| Dialing code | 0184 |
| ISTAT code | 008055 |
| Patron saint | Saint Romulus |
| Saint day | October 13 |
| Website | Official website |
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