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Rick C
Miami Beach, FL17 contributions
Aug 2013 • Family
The old part of Sanremo is architecturally spectacular. It is infested with drug dealers, feces and needles in all corners, and no police at all patrolling the area. Very unsafe
Written August 24, 2013
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Charles J
Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom66 contributions
Aug 2012 • Couples
San Remo is a town of four parts. The beach is highly touristy and rich in hotels and restaurants. Then back from the streets the shopping streets are full of fashion. Further up the hill the streets become cobbled, with balcnies above and small shops below.
Then the streets dissapear into ancient valuted passage-ways, brilliantly cool in the summer heat. These are so different from aanything we have seen in europe that we thought they must have an arabic origin.
Higher still the town changes charachter to be one of fruit and vegetable growers.
Then the streets dissapear into ancient valuted passage-ways, brilliantly cool in the summer heat. These are so different from aanything we have seen in europe that we thought they must have an arabic origin.
Higher still the town changes charachter to be one of fruit and vegetable growers.
Written August 28, 2012
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blibin
Vancouver, Canada87 contributions
Oct 2019
Sanremo Italy is a little over an hour train trip from Nice France.Located in the northwest part of Italy on the Mediterranean coast.
La Pigna is located in the hills just off the central commercial area of San Remo.
About a 40 minute walk from the train station. It is a town of 4 parts built during different times. Sanremo was founded by the Romans.
Most likely the buildings in La Pigna date from the 15th century
If you are up to climbing steps and steep streets, this is a very interesting walk through centuries old Sanremo. Cobblestone streets, old wooden gates, vaulted archways abound as you walk up and down streets where people have lived for
many centuries and still do to this day. There are a few restaurants and a few open squares that we ventured through.
Once you reach the top, there is a panoramic view of the city and harbour. This is really worth seeing. Check out my photos.
All along the way are markers explaining who had lived in which buildings, some history and how the four parts of the city came to be.
La Pigna is located in the hills just off the central commercial area of San Remo.
About a 40 minute walk from the train station. It is a town of 4 parts built during different times. Sanremo was founded by the Romans.
Most likely the buildings in La Pigna date from the 15th century
If you are up to climbing steps and steep streets, this is a very interesting walk through centuries old Sanremo. Cobblestone streets, old wooden gates, vaulted archways abound as you walk up and down streets where people have lived for
many centuries and still do to this day. There are a few restaurants and a few open squares that we ventured through.
Once you reach the top, there is a panoramic view of the city and harbour. This is really worth seeing. Check out my photos.
All along the way are markers explaining who had lived in which buildings, some history and how the four parts of the city came to be.
Written October 17, 2019
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sarah36
Kent, UK160 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
We (myself, husband and six year old) were in San Remo last week and with some time to spend, decided to explore La Pigna. Having read one of the reviews below I was concerned about taking my little girl into an area infested by dealers and discarded needles and ready to beat a hasty exit. However we saw no sign at all of any nefarious activity - just tourists, painters and decorators! There is however a lot of dog poo!
As another reviewer has pointed out, this is a residential area and there are shops etc. Its a complete maze - we had a map but it wasn't a huge amount of use. Its all a steep up hill climb but we had fun exploring the narrow medieval streets. Near the top is a garden, small play park and viewing platforms. At the very summit is an old sanctuary.
If you are fit and healthy, its well worth an hour!
As another reviewer has pointed out, this is a residential area and there are shops etc. Its a complete maze - we had a map but it wasn't a huge amount of use. Its all a steep up hill climb but we had fun exploring the narrow medieval streets. Near the top is a garden, small play park and viewing platforms. At the very summit is an old sanctuary.
If you are fit and healthy, its well worth an hour!
Written August 3, 2014
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Asta365
Kent, TX580 contributions
May 2014 • Solo
La Pigna offers a small opportunity to see what Italy was probably like 50 to 100 years ago. Heeding the advice on TA and guidance from a local resident, I set out early in the morning in order to avoid the reported hazards of the area. At this time of the day, there are only ordinary residents coming and going, with many senior citizens walking their dogs before breakfast. The small maps from the tourist bureau will give you only the most general directions. So, wander around, take the the interesting side steps, look at the buttresses/narrow passages/galleries, and work your way up to the parks at the top. You will be rewarded by a stunning view of the ocean. As noted by other reviewers, this is not easy terrain to cover, wear solid shoes, and consider that you are getting a better workout than on an extreme stairmaster. A final comment, I think that La Pigna is everything that was promised, but not delivered, by the overly hyped "traboules" in Lyon, France.
Written June 28, 2014
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TravelItalyGrapevine
Here there and everywhere4 contributions
Jul 2012 • Couples
If you hadn't done your homework, and you visited San Remo, you might have left without even knowing that La Pigna even existed. This is because La Pigna is tucked away at the back of the main shopping strip of San Remo and even from the beach you wouldn't necessarily be able to pick it out.
However, if you take the trouble to find this maze of medieval alley ways, cobbled walkways and supporting arches between buildings it is like being transported back in time as little as changed here in hundreds of years. This is a gem of a place that is so different from the slick, modern town of San Remo more known for it's beaches and casino than for the old part of town that is just wonderful to explore.
Look out for the blind alleys that were built deliberately to trap invaders if they entere
However, if you take the trouble to find this maze of medieval alley ways, cobbled walkways and supporting arches between buildings it is like being transported back in time as little as changed here in hundreds of years. This is a gem of a place that is so different from the slick, modern town of San Remo more known for it's beaches and casino than for the old part of town that is just wonderful to explore.
Look out for the blind alleys that were built deliberately to trap invaders if they entere
Written October 10, 2012
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grahamthemagseller
Northwich, UK78 contributions
Sep 2019
Echoing what everyone has said . . absolutely brilliant !
The yachts in the harbour are impressive, the two central tourist streets are very nice
but old town, well that was undoubtedly the highlight for us.
Looking for living history? you're walking through it and how impressive it is !!
Ladies, do not wear open-toed sandals because they'll kill your feet on the way down
The yachts in the harbour are impressive, the two central tourist streets are very nice
but old town, well that was undoubtedly the highlight for us.
Looking for living history? you're walking through it and how impressive it is !!
Ladies, do not wear open-toed sandals because they'll kill your feet on the way down
Written September 19, 2019
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Tenutae
105 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
La Pigna is the old part of San Remo. Seat comfortable shoes, bring a water bottle and start walking. Entering point can be by the old Water Tower at the market place (il mercato). You see the stairs going upwards on the oter side of the street. Just keep walking! You might pass a church, cafe and most definetly the locals! People actually live In these 17th century houses. Enjoy the Regina park, and continue all the way to the top to the monastry Madonna della costa. Further on there is an old church, well worth the trip!
Written September 7, 2014
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ArchaeoAlex
Oxford, UK20 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
We had fairly accidental run-in with this old part of town as the main imagery of San Remo is usually the coastline, but it turned out to be a great visit! This seems to be the oldest part of town (late Medieval?) and it is a substantial maze of ton of alleyways, arches, cloth lines and steps. Wonderful to get lost in for an hour or so, and then finish on top for the lovely views across the bay.
Written August 12, 2019
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stonewithnomoss
Duhok, Iraq893 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
The old city gets eclipsed by the seaside streets below. Definitely the most interesting and authentic part of the city.
Written April 26, 2019
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I have the family of 4 and want to see if I can arrange this tour on June 4, 2016.
Written April 18, 2016
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