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Sanremo is a charming coastal city in northwestern Italy, located just an hour outside of the city of Nice. The city is best known as the home of the annual Sanremo Music Festival, which has been hosted each year since 1951 and served as the inspiration for the popular Eurovision Song Contest. Its popularity is so widespread throughout Europe that many area residents simply refer to its as "Il Festival," or "the festival." Community events abound throughout the year, ranging from the autumn Tenco Prize songwriting competition to the Mardi Gras-style Flowers Parade each winter. Visitors can peruse the lush grounds of the Villa Ormond, which are home to a Japanese garden and ancient olive groves. Landmarks include the 12th-century San Siro Cathedral, the Art Nouveau-style Casinò di Sanremo, and the five-domed Russian Church. Map
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