Casino di Sanremo

The Casino di Sanremo is a Liberty-style (Italian Art Nouveau) landmark on Corso degli Inglesi, rising above the seafront of Sanremo on the Riviera dei Fiori in western Liguria. Opened in 1905 and among the oldest casinos in Europe, it pairs traditional gaming with a full evening-out programme of live music, lounge entertainment, a rooftop restaurant and frequent gala events, and remains tied to the city's reputation as host of the Sanremo Music Festival. The building itself, with its sweeping facade and ornate interiors, is as much a reason to visit as the gaming. The crowd is mixed and dressy: holidaymakers and day-trippers from along the coast and across the nearby French border, serious players, and visitors drawn by the concerts and shows. A dress code is enforced in the gaming and event rooms - smart attire, no beachwear or sportswear - and identification is required to enter the French-style gaming floors, which are reserved for those of legal age. The atmosphere ranges from the focused hush of the roulette and poker tables to the more sociable buzz of the bars, lounge and live-music evenings. Entry to the slot-machine and gaming areas is free, though ID is mandatory; the French Games rooms may carry their own access conditions. Drinks at the bars run roughly 8-15 euros (about 9-16 dollars), and the casino's restaurant and rooftop terrace offer dining with views over the Ligurian Sea. Programming spans classic gaming, live concerts, lounge sets and special dressy evenings, so the experience can be tailored to anyone from a curious sightseer to a dedicated gambler. Opening hours are long, typically from 10AM until around 2:30AM, with later closing at weekends, making it one of the few Riviera venues active from morning into the small hours. Its central position on Corso degli Inglesi, a short walk uphill from the seafront promenade and the old town of La Pigna, places it at the heart of Sanremo's evening scene. For visitors to western Liguria, it offers a rare combination of Belle Epoque grandeur, gaming and live entertainment under one roof, and remains the defining nightlife address of the town.