About
Palazzo Borea d'Olmo stands on Corso Matteotti in Sanremo, on the Ligurian coast of Italy. It is an 18th-century baroque palace and, today, the seat of the town hall, which is why it is also known as the Palazzo Comunale. Visitors come to see its ornate architecture while going about the everyday business of a working civic building.
What to look for
The palace is a clear example of baroque civic architecture, with the decorative richness typical of its period. Its facade and interiors reflect the status that the Borea d'Olmo family's palace once held in the town, and its continued use as the municipal seat gives it a historical significance that is still part of Sanremo's public life.
Planning a visit
- Location: Corso Matteotti 143, 18038 Sanremo, in the Imperia province of Liguria.
- Contact: +39 0184 580111, the number to call before you go to confirm access.
- Kind of visit: a short stop for architecture and history, best combined with a walk through the town centre.
Because the building is still the town hall, it is worth checking access in advance, as parts of it are used for official business. Sanremo itself offers a seafront promenade, the old town streets and a relaxed coastal atmosphere, so the palace fits naturally into a half-day or longer exploration of the area.
