At the top of a hill overlooking the Old Town of San Remo is the park dedicated to Queen Helen called Giardini Regina Elena. It was formed in 1890 after a medieval castle was destroyed during a rebellion in 1753 and a devastating earthquake partially destroyed the city in 1887. A series of ledges were then built as scenic summits. Their thick walls are connected by staircases with stone balusters. They use these garish gargoyles to drain the water.
