Sanremo Casino, Art Nouveau casino and theatre in Sanremo, Italy
Sanremo Casino is an Art Nouveau gaming house in Sanremo, Italy, located at 18 Corso Inglesi and linked to Piazza Colombo through Via Matteotti. The interior spreads across several halls with gaming tables, slot machines, and spaces that once served as theatre rooms.
French architect Eugène Ferret designed the building, which opened on 14 January 1905 after his proposal was selected from seven competing projects. It began as a Kursaal for theatre, concerts and receptions, and from 1951 to 1976 its theatre hosted the Sanremo Music Festival.
The name Kursaal marked its first role as a venue for theatre, concerts and receptions. The first croupiers came from Ostend in Belgium, and Sanremo's own dealers later earned a reputation among the best in the world. Since 2014 the casino has awarded the Antonio Semeria international literary prize, voted on by a popular jury in its theatre.
The rooms for traditional gaming open from 14:30 to 02:30 Sunday through Thursday, while on Fridays and Saturdays they remain accessible from 15:00 until 03:30. Visitors should note that a valid identity document is required for entry.
The building stands at a crossroads between Corso Inglesi and the shopping area Via Matteotti, making it visible from several directions. The foyer displays marble floors and wrought iron railings installed during the original fit-out in 1905.
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