Villa Nobel
Villa Nobel
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Yallands
Wiltshire, UK17 contributions
Sep 2022
We have visited Sanremo many times over the years, but this is the first time we made time to pay a visit to Villa Nobel. We are so glad that we did as it was an extremely interesting and informative visit.
The friendly receptionist gave us an introduction to our visit in impeccable English. Current charges are €7 for adults and €5 for over 65s and children. Audio guides were withdrawn due to Covid and have not been reintroduced. However, all information is now displayed in English as well as in Italian.
The ground floor is notable for the superb decorated ceiling in the principle room. The basement museum does a very good job of placing Alfred Nobel’s work in the context of the countless technological developments of the 19th century.
The upper two floors contain much original furniture and furnishings from Nobel’s time as well as a comprehensive display of information on his work with dynamite and the resulting triumphs and tragedies, together with an insight into his personal and family life. There is also a section devoted to Nobel’s will and the bequest which led to the establishment of the Nobel Prizes.
Lastly, the gardens afford good views of the exterior of the splendid villa.
The friendly receptionist gave us an introduction to our visit in impeccable English. Current charges are €7 for adults and €5 for over 65s and children. Audio guides were withdrawn due to Covid and have not been reintroduced. However, all information is now displayed in English as well as in Italian.
The ground floor is notable for the superb decorated ceiling in the principle room. The basement museum does a very good job of placing Alfred Nobel’s work in the context of the countless technological developments of the 19th century.
The upper two floors contain much original furniture and furnishings from Nobel’s time as well as a comprehensive display of information on his work with dynamite and the resulting triumphs and tragedies, together with an insight into his personal and family life. There is also a section devoted to Nobel’s will and the bequest which led to the establishment of the Nobel Prizes.
Lastly, the gardens afford good views of the exterior of the splendid villa.
Written 13 September 2022
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saronic
Zurich, Switzerland26,182 contributions
Feb 2020
One of the most famous persons associated with Sanremo is Alfred Nobel, best known today as inventor of dynamite and for his legacy, the Nobel prize. In 1891 he bought - mainly for health reasons - a villa with garden to the east of the town, where he then spent a great part of the next years, when not travelling or staying at his apartment in Avenue Malakoff in Paris or at his house in Karlskoga, near the Bofors cannon factory, which he owned. In 1896 he passed away at his Sanremo Villa, aged 63.
The villa in Sanremo, now owned by the province of Imperia, houses a museum dedicated to Alfred Nobel, but the authorities also managed to squeeze in a museum of the Ligurian Railways and of the Sanremo Music Festival, which makes for a rather odd overall impression. There are some personal quarters of Alfred Nobel with just a few pieces of furniture that once belonged to him.
Most interesting is the former laboratory, where he continued his studies of explosives. Downstairs is also a room with informations on important inventions of the 19th century and of great works done with the help of dynamite like the San Gottardo tunnel in Switzerland or the Canal of Corinthe in Greece. A portrait gallery of Italian Nobel prize winners is there as well.
From the park on the seaside one gets a good impression of the architecture of the villa, including various styles. To be seen there is also a Bofors Cannon from 1893.
Besides the Villa Nobel in Sanremo two more museums are dedicated to the life and work of Alfred Nobel: the 'Nobel Museet' in the old town of Stockholm and his house at Björkborn in Karlskoga, central Sweden.
The villa in Sanremo, now owned by the province of Imperia, houses a museum dedicated to Alfred Nobel, but the authorities also managed to squeeze in a museum of the Ligurian Railways and of the Sanremo Music Festival, which makes for a rather odd overall impression. There are some personal quarters of Alfred Nobel with just a few pieces of furniture that once belonged to him.
Most interesting is the former laboratory, where he continued his studies of explosives. Downstairs is also a room with informations on important inventions of the 19th century and of great works done with the help of dynamite like the San Gottardo tunnel in Switzerland or the Canal of Corinthe in Greece. A portrait gallery of Italian Nobel prize winners is there as well.
From the park on the seaside one gets a good impression of the architecture of the villa, including various styles. To be seen there is also a Bofors Cannon from 1893.
Besides the Villa Nobel in Sanremo two more museums are dedicated to the life and work of Alfred Nobel: the 'Nobel Museet' in the old town of Stockholm and his house at Björkborn in Karlskoga, central Sweden.
Written 17 November 2020
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Travelingjohn123
Peterlee, UK2,350 contributions
Aug 2020
I would have loved to visit this villa and gardens having read the story of Nobel of unfortunately it was closed due to Covit. Sanremo is a disappointing town so unlikely I’ll be back.
Written 21 August 2020
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Kåre Skarsvåg
Trondheim, Norway178 contributions
Mar 2018 • Business
If you would like to know a little bit more about Alfred Nobel and his life you should pay a visit to the house he lived in from 1891-1896. He dies here.
Written 22 March 2018
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robert K
Paris, France7 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
We were quite interested in visiting the villa and took the time to walk there on a very warm day, only to find it closed between 1:00 and 5:00. Returning at 5:00 on the dot we learn that a tour would be given in English at 5:30. At 5:40 a gentleman in period dress starts the tour in Italian. Being in Italy this seems reasonable, but after 10 minutes a bit much. When asked he is unaware that over half of the group expected English, but agrees to do both. Then he continues in Italian.
Five minutes later we bailed out, received our refund for the guided tour and explored the villa by ourselves. The main salon, which has a beautifully painted ceiling, was blocked off. The first floor had another room locked as was access to the second floor. His small laboratory was interesting however. The basement had details of the Prizes named in his honor and the recipients thereof, but none were updated after 2002 or something like that. It's easy to forget; the whole experience is so underwhelming that one is happy to leave.
The villa is nice, especially the exterior, but it's in need of significant maintenance and repairs. The grounds were in shabby condition.
Unguided, a visit could reasonably be done in 30 minutes with attention to all of the details.
Very, very disappointing, and were one a scientist or Swedish it would be more so.
Five minutes later we bailed out, received our refund for the guided tour and explored the villa by ourselves. The main salon, which has a beautifully painted ceiling, was blocked off. The first floor had another room locked as was access to the second floor. His small laboratory was interesting however. The basement had details of the Prizes named in his honor and the recipients thereof, but none were updated after 2002 or something like that. It's easy to forget; the whole experience is so underwhelming that one is happy to leave.
The villa is nice, especially the exterior, but it's in need of significant maintenance and repairs. The grounds were in shabby condition.
Unguided, a visit could reasonably be done in 30 minutes with attention to all of the details.
Very, very disappointing, and were one a scientist or Swedish it would be more so.
Written 2 November 2017
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Trolleyman81
Glasgow, UK112 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
Alfred Nobel's name is well known across the world yet his final home is not presented or marketed as it perhaps should.
More multi-lingual signs would be an easy start!
More multi-lingual signs would be an easy start!
Written 4 October 2017
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orsett18
Billericay, UK71 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
A must to see when in Sanremo.
The house of the instigator of the Nobel peace prize and inventor of many products including Dynamite.
The house of the instigator of the Nobel peace prize and inventor of many products including Dynamite.
Written 22 September 2017
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Heli P
Helsinki, Finland6,309 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
There are few names known as worldwide as Nobel so it is a pity and shame that the magnificient villa where he died is not given the attention it merits. Alfred Nobel didn't have any children, the large house and vast terrain changed owners several times before the Italian authorities bought it. The energetic lady working at the museum got tired of complaints for the lack of texts in English and translated them herself as her superiors weren't helpful. The Swedish authorities have also visited but it hasn't led to improvements. Norwegian Airlines brings tourists to the Riviera from four Scandinavian capitals and seems to hold an interest in culture as every airplane is named after a famous Northern scolar or artist. I wrote down in the visitors book at the museum a wish that they could becoma a sponsor
Written 19 August 2017
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Igor F
Dublin, Ireland10 contributions
May 2017
It was the first visit to San-Remo. Spring, sunny weather and friendly citizens all around. We have been so surprised wonderful architecture of Villa Nobles. The internal exposition did not impress us. But the garden against the backdrop of nearby houses with its fence was delicious.
Written 12 July 2017
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Vierdank
Stockholm, Sweden5,070 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
Alfred Nobel moved for health reasons from Paris to Sanremo in 1890. He had found a suitable villa, where he also moved his laboratory (reconstructed with help from the Swedish Nobel foundation). Today little of his belongings inside the house remains. His bedroom, where he died 1896 on the 10th of december (which became the date for the Nobel price festivities) is furnished with a bed - could be the very bed...
But the house itself - and its garden - is beautiful and well worth seeing.
Most annoying are the sparse opening times; in Italian manner arranged in a complicated and unlogical manner. What's worse is that information on the web site not necessarily corresponds with the actual opening times. So double check the opening hours on the web with a phone call to the museum.
Please also note that most text written in the exhibition is in Italian only...
But the house itself - and its garden - is beautiful and well worth seeing.
Most annoying are the sparse opening times; in Italian manner arranged in a complicated and unlogical manner. What's worse is that information on the web site not necessarily corresponds with the actual opening times. So double check the opening hours on the web with a phone call to the museum.
Please also note that most text written in the exhibition is in Italian only...
Written 8 July 2017
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michaelL2858DL
Gillingham, UK1 contribution
Easiest way to walk from Corso Nazario Sauropod please
akhudyakova25
Moscow, Russia
Со скольки работает?
Darplat
Vladivostok, Russia221 contributions
Вроде бы с 9.00 Там еще и обед есть!
VILLA NOBEL (Sanremo) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- Villa Nobel is open:
- Tue - Fri 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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