In the eastern part of Italy lies the Emilia-Romagna region, whose coast is deservedly called the Adriatic Riviera. Its symbol is Rimini - founded in 268 BC. e. a city and modern resort, offering a sea of possibilities for entertainment, shopping and relaxation on wide sandy beaches stretching for miles. Tourists are also attracted by the sights of Rimini - real treasures of ancient artifacts and relics, revealing the pages of the history and culture of the country.
Just behind the famous Tiberius Bridge, which crosses the Marecchia River, begins the picturesque quarter of Borgo San Giuliano. The place is known for its numerous fish restaurants, stalls, romantic alleys and lined houses adorned with flowers on windowsills and colorful frescoes. The Benedictine abbey of the 9th century and the Romanesque church of San Giuliano are located here.
The inhabitants of this authentic area still follow ligaza, the tradition of eating together. At the same time, the townspeople gather in small squares to socialize and dine with the products they brought with them - freshly baked buns, sardines caught in the morning and homemade wine. The famous Federico Fellini overheard the local dialogues and inserted them into his films. The house of the Italian director at 71 Via San Giuliano is still one of the main attractions of Borgo San Giuliano.
Place Cavour
The cultural center of the city is a place where the most interesting historical monuments are collected. And despite the fact that they belong to different eras, the architectural ensemble Piazza Cavour is an admirable example of beauty and harmony. People come here not only to get acquainted with the iconic buildings, but also to relax on the numerous benches placed around the perimeter and to refresh themselves at the marble fountain "Shishka", from which you can drink water.
The main objects of the zone, accessible only to pedestrians, are three palaces of the 13th-16th centuries: communities, headmen and a medieval assembly. The decoration of Piazza Cavour is also a monument dedicated to Pope Paul V. For shopping, tourists and townspeople rush to the fish market, where to this day there are stalls carved from stone that have survived from the 18th century. Today every morning (except Sunday) here you can buy not only seafood, but also unique souvenirs.
Tre Martyri Square
The modern name Piazza Tre Martiri is translated from Italian as “the square of the three martyrs”. This is how this place began to be called after the tragic events of World War II. It was here, in the historic center, that the Nazis executed Italian partisans in 1944. Today, the architectural core of the popular tourist destination is the Baroque Temple of Sant'Antonio of the 16th century and Palazzo Brioli, which attracts attention with a brick clock tower decorated with forged elements and an astrological clock.
The history of Piazza Tre Martiri dates back to 200 BC. e. At that time it was a city forum. Historians claim that in 49 BC. e. from the tribune that has survived to this day, the speech of Caesar sounded, appealing to the inhabitants and his legions with the insistence to support his intention to go to Rome. The monument to the great commander, made of bronze and installed in 1933, adorns the northern part of the square.
Exhibition complex Rimini Fiera
In the northern part of Rimini, at Via Emilia, 155, the Remini Fiera Center has been organizing international exhibitions since 2001. He specializes in four areas: entertainment, tourism, environment and technology, food and hospitality. The complex, which covers an area of 460 thousand m2, has its own Riminifiera railway platform. There is also an internal bus station on the territory. You can get here with a free shuttle that runs every 15 minutes.
Rimini Fiera has 16 exhibition pavilions, service and technical rooms, shopping areas, conference rooms, meeting rooms, restaurants, snack bars and car rental. Tickets for events can be purchased in advance through local travel agencies. Private individuals have access not only to visits to public fairs, but also exhibitions oriented to professionals.
Arch of Emperor Augustus
About the ancient era, when the modern resort of the Adriatic was named Ariminius, is reminiscent of the monumental monument of Roman antiquity - the Arch of Augustus, which closes the pedestrian street Corso d'Augusto. The structure, erected in honor of the Emperor Caesar Augustus in 27 BC. e., is the oldest surviving triumphal arch in Italy. Initially, the construction of Istrian stone, which was part of the defensive wall, was decorated with a quadriga. In the Middle Ages, it was destroyed by an earthquake and replaced with a scalloped top.
The marble walls of the structure are 9 m long and 9.92 m high, decorated with fluted pilasters and Corinthian columns. The facade facing Rome is decorated with medallions depicting Jupiter and Apollo. On the opposite side, images of Minerva and Neptune are captured. The original model of the arch, recreated from surviving drawings from the era of Ancient Rome, can be seen in the city's history museum.
Tiberius bridge
The symbol of Rimini, immortalized on the coat of arms of the city, is a 62-meter five-arch bridge that has been connecting the banks of the Marecchia River for 2,000 years. Despite such an advanced age, today both small cars and sightseeing buses pass through the stone crossing around the clock. The exceptional strength of the structure is explained by a solution of lime and volcanic ash and a special execution technique: the pylons, installed with a slope, are interconnected.
The beginning of the construction of the stone structure dates back to 14 AD. e. - during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Construction ended in 21 AD in the era of Tiberius. In 580, the structure was destroyed by the Goths and completely rebuilt by 1680. The bridge has survived to this day practically unchanged. On its parapet you can still see Latin sayings, and on one of the stones there is a clear imprint of a goat's hoof, popularly called the "mark of the devil".
Sismondo Castle
In 1430 Sigismondo Malatesta came to power. After 7 years, he issued a decree on the construction of a castle defense complex, in the design of which the ruler was directly involved. The work lasted 15 years. In 1446, the Malatesta family took over a new family residence, which resembles an impregnable fortress rather than a family castle. The core of the architectural ensemble, fenced off from the world by a moat and massive 30-meter walls with fearsome bronze cannons, is a three-story palace.
After the death of Sigismondo in 1468, the castle began to be used for military purposes, turning the premises of the former residence into a barracks. Today, the halls of the royal palace house expositions of the Ethnographic Museum. The courtyard serves as a venue for cultural events. Sismondo Castle is located at Piazza Malatesta. Open from June to September daily from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 15:00 to 19:00. Entrance - 2 €.
Tempio Malatestiano Church
In the historic center of the city, at Via IV Novembre, 35, there is a Franciscan church, which also bears the name of the Temple of Malatesta. Erected in the 1200s, in the 15th century it was reconstructed and turned into a mausoleum of the famous family, headed by the favorite of the Pope - Sigismondo Malatesta. The architect of the project, Leon Battista Alberti, had to create a building comparable in beauty and power to the Pantheon. However, the patronage of the head of the Catholics did not save the ruler of Rimini from excommunication, in connection with which the construction was suspended. The architect's grandiose plans remained unfinished.
Today the cathedral is a structure decorated with a marble façade, sculptures and blind arches. The austere interior is decorated with a large altar crucifix and sarcophagi in which Sigismondo and his beloved Isotta rest.
The church is open daily from 08:30 to 12:30 and from 15:30 to 19:00. The entrance is free.
Museum "House of the Surgeon"
In 1989, as a result of renovations carried out on Piazza Ferrari, the remains of a two-story house, built in the 2nd century and destroyed by fire in the middle of the 3rd century, were discovered. The result of 10 years of archaeological excavations was not only the remains of clay walls, stone sculptures, mosaics, coins and interior items, but also 150 medical instruments used for surgical, pharmacological and therapeutic purposes. Today, on an area of 700 m2, enclosed by a glass structure, a museum has been opened, acquainting visitors with the ruins of ancient buildings and artifacts of the II-XVIII centuries.
The Surgeon's House is open every day (except Monday):
- in summer: from 10:00 to 19:00. Wednesdays - from 10:00 to 19:00 and from 21:00 to 23:00; on Sundays - from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00
- in winter: from 08:30 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00. Sunday - from 10:00 to 19:00
A tour of the museum will cost 7 euros (full) and 5 euros (reduced).
National Motorcycle Museum
A must-see destination for fans of the "iron horses" is a unique museum located in the picturesque suburb of Rimini. The two-storey pavilion on an area of 700 m2 contains exhibits dear to the hearts of asphalt heroes. Eight private collections designed according to themes and periods give a complete picture of the history of the development of motorcycle technology.
The exhibition halls house 250 models from 60 world manufacturers, including the famous Frera, Ducati, Moto Guzzi and Benelli. With special pride, the museum presents priceless items: a wooden bicycle from 1816, the ancestor of the MOTO PATTINO A.B.C scooters, created in 1920, and the legendary Harley Davidson from 1942.
The museum is located at Via Casalecchio, 58 and awaits guests from Tuesday to Sunday:
- from May 1 to October 31 - from 13:00 to 19:00
- from November 1 to April 30 - only when booking groups of 10 people
The cost of the entrance ticket is 7 €.
Park "Italy in miniature"
Thousands of tourists have come to the outskirts of Rimini since 1970. Their goal is to visit the theme park, which has collected 272 objects on its territory, which are mini-copies of the most famous sights of Italy. Here you can take a gondola ride on the Grand Canal, which is 1/5 the size of the original, admire the Colosseum, or take a photo with St. Peter's Basilica in the background. In addition to models, tourists will find a variety of attractions and interactive entertainment: planes take off from miniature runways, and trains leave from tiny train stations.
The attraction is located at Via Popilia, 239 and is open daily from 09:00 to 19:00 (from 01.03 to 06.10). From October 6 to March 1, the park is only available on weekends.
Entrance fee:
- for adults - 23 euros (summer season) and 16 euros (winter)
- for children from 1 m to 1.4 m in height - 17 euros (summer season) and 8 (winter)
- for children whose height is less than a meter - free
Amusement Park "Fiabilandia"
In 1965, on the shores of the Adriatic, the first amusement park in Italy was opened - the kingdom for children Fiabilandia. Already at the entrance, visitors can see a local landmark - the fairytale castle of the magician Merlin. The 150,000 m2 area is divided into 4 thematic zones: the Wild West, which contains the Apache and Navajo village, the Pirate Penn Bay, the eastern sector focused on Chinese folklore, and the medieval territory of knights and sorcerers.
The amusement park is located on Via Gerolamo Cardano, 15. You can visit it:
- from March 25 to September 16 - from 10:00 to 18:00
- every Thursday and Friday in May - from 10:00 to 17:00
- from 6 to 26 August - from 10:00 to 19:00
- September 22, 23, 29, 30 - from 10:00 to 18:00
- weekend in October and from 1 to 4 November - 10:30 am to 5:30 pm
Fiabilandia is closed from 05.11 to 25.03, as well as weekdays in April and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in May.
Ticket price:
- Adults: 23.50 €
- Children (up to 130 cm): 16.50 €
- Children (up to 100 cm): free
Federico Fellini Park
Not only fans of the work of the legendary Italian director, but also lovers of leisurely walks along the shady alleys will love the park named after the famous native of Rimini - Federico Fellini. The main decorations of the green area along the city embankment are:
- Fountain of the Four Horses, built in 1928. The composition represents a pool symbolizing the sea element, from the depths of which 4 creatures with horse bodies and fish tails appear.
- The two-meter sculpture "Camera", which appeared in 1948. The monument was created with the participation of the company for the production of photographic film and equipment Ferrania (Italy). The front of the huge camera is adorned with the red Fellinia lettering.
Next to the park is another famous landmark - the five-star Grand Hotel Rimini, in which the genius of Italian cinematography shot several scenes for the film "Amarcord".
Ferris wheel
The height of the observation wheel, located near the city port, is only 60 m. But its rapid rotation puts it on a par with such monsters as the Riesenrad in Vienna and the Millennium in London. Thanks to 42 gondolas, the Italian attraction, weighing 360 tons, lifts up to 2,000 people into the sky every hour. The structure is especially beautiful, illuminated by 60,000 colored lights, at night.
The Wheel of Rimini is often referred to as the bridge that connects the heavens with the waves of the sea. In clear weather, the top point offers magnificent views of the city, the Adriatic and the Republic of San Marino. And do not worry if the structure suddenly stops during ascent or descent. This is a forced measure - because of the increased rotation speed, visitors sometimes do not have time to occupy the booth.
The attraction is located at Largo Ruggero Boscovich, 1 and is open all year round from 10:00 to 23:00. Ticket price (includes 5 circles) - 9 euros (adults), 6 euros (children under 10 years old).
Rimini beaches
The best natural attraction of the Italian resort is its 15 km long beaches. From mid-June to September, on the small pebbles and delicate sand that shelters the coast of the Adriatic, tourists who yearn for the sun sunbathe, play tennis and volleyball and take part in dance master classes. It's important to know! The coast north of Rimini is protected from the elements by a wall of stones, so this area is not recommended for those who like to swim with the waves.
Rimini is a small resort town on. In the Middle Ages, this port city was called "the gateway to Italy", and today it is an interesting tourist center. What to see in Rimini on your own?
In this article, you will get acquainted with the main attractions of Rimini, see their photos and descriptions, read reviews of tourists and tips for visiting this city of Italy on your own.
Place Cavour
Palace of the Medieval Assembly, a stately brick structure from the 13th century in the historic square of Cavour is called the Palace of Arengo (Palazzo d'Arengo). The palace is one of three buildings in the architectural ensemble. Earlier, the City Assembly held meetings in the Palace, where the cases of the townspeople were heard.
Building fully accessible for visiting... In the main palace, the fresco "The Last Judgment" is perfectly preserved on the ceiling, and in the basements you can still see the stone on which the malicious debtors were flogged.
Other buildings in the ensemble - Headman's Palace and Community Palace... In addition to them, there are no less noticeable and significant architectural structures on the square, the construction of which dates back to the middle of the 18th century: the Fish Market and the Public Theater (Teatro Kommunale).
The central place in the square is reserved the Pigna fountain (translated as "bump"), built in the middle of the 16th century... Made of white marble, the fountain has long been the only source of drinking water in the city. And today the water is clean and drinkable.
- The address: Piazza Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour
- Working hours: during the whole day.
- Ticket prices: is free.
Temple of Malatesta
This church building, erected during the late Middle Ages, has another official name - Church of San Francesco... The old building in the Franciscan Gothic style in the 15th century was supposed to become the mausoleum of the ruler Sigismundo Pandolfo (nicknamed Malatesta) and his wife Isotta.
The church project did not receive approval from the clergy, since the building did not correspond to the canons of Christianity: according to the idea, there should not even be crosses in it. But Malatesta was adamant and the work began.
A group of architects led by Leon Batista Alberti began work on the reconstruction of the building, which was never completed due to the death of the architect and a banal lack of money. The temple is still not completed: the central façade is incomplete and the dome of the church is missing.
Today in Tempo Malatesta you can see frescoes depicting Malatesta himself and his wife... In the Temple, not far from the entrance, rests the remains of Malatesta himself. The attraction of the Temple is also a large work "The Crucifixion", the authorship of which belongs to the great master Giotto.
- The address: Via IV Novembre 35, Rimini
- Telephone: +39 5415-11-30
- Working hours: Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 7 pm (break from 1 pm to 3 pm).
- Ticket prices: admission is completely free.
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Arch of August
This nondescript structure is more than two thousand years old: an ordinary-looking arch is the oldest gate structure in Italy. Named in honor of Emperor Octavian Augustus, son of Julius Caesar. This is what the inscription on the attic says, perfectly preserved to this day.
From the ancient building, only the arch itself with spans remained, in the 10th century it was built on... Instead of the sculpture of the emperor Augustus ruling the four horses (which was destroyed during the earthquake) decorating the arch, there are small turrets decorated with stone battlements. The arch is decorated with medallions of four Roman gods: Zeus, Apollo, Minerva and Neptune.
Previously, the Arch was part of the southern gate of the city, but today it is a purely decorative element that separates the roadway from the pedestrian zone in the city.
- The address: Via Bastioni Orientali, 16, Rimini
- Working hours: any time of the day.
- Ticket prices: is free.
"Italy in miniature"
Is it possible to inspect in one day all famous Italian sights? Can! And for this it is not at all necessary to purchase a plane ticket or. It is enough just to visit an entertainment complex called “Italy in miniature”.
270 copies of world famous architectural monuments made on a scale of 1:25. Here you can admire or St. Peter's Basilica, measure the angle of inclination, and generally decide whether it is worth examining the originals.
The largest sector of the park is dedicated to the aquatic pearl of Italy- Venice. You can take a boat trip along the artificially created Grand Canal.
By the way, on the territory of the complex there are sights not only in Italy, but also in a number of other countries of the world: Eiffel Tower, Belvedere Palace, snow-capped alpine resorts or Buckingham Palace amaze with the precision of execution.
You can move around the park either on foot or on a miniature train that travels around the entire territory with a guided tour parka. In addition to visiting mini-sights in the park, you can ride on all kinds of attractions, have a bite to eat in cafes and snack bars (the average bill is 10-14 euros).
- The address: Via Popilia, 239.
- Telephone: +39 541736736
- Working hours: The park opens at 9 am and ends at sunset.
- Ticket prices: € 20 for adults, € 16 for children.
Children under 1 meter can enter the park for free.
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Amusement Park "Fiabilandia"
One of the oldest amusement parks in Italy - Fiabilandia - opened its doors to visitors more than 50 years ago. Since then the park is a favorite vacation spot for families with children, as there is entertainment for both children and adults.
"Fiabilandia" has something to surprise its visitors. Translated from Italian "Fiabilandia" - Dreamland, therefore, young guests of the park will be able to feel like the heroes of fairy tales on various thematic sites. The entertainment complex is divided into 4 thematic zones:
- Middle Ages... Children will be able to visit the magic castle of Merlin, attend magic master classes and feel like a real wizard;
- Dream lake and Chinese labyrinth... The magic of the East will give real miracles.
- Visiting Peter Pan... Young visitors will be able to board a real pirate ship and experience breathtaking ship adventures.
- Wild West and a real Indian village.
30 exciting rides are calculated for children of all ages... Adults can taste traditional Italian cuisine in numerous restaurants and cafes, while children are served delicious ice cream.
- The address: Via Cardano 15, 47924 Rimini
- Telephone: +39 0541 372 064
- Working hours: from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (during the high season, the park's opening hours are extended until 11 p.m.).
- Ticket prices: 23 euros for adults, 20 - for seniors (upon presentation of the document), from 6 to 16 euros for children (depending on age). Group excursions cost from 16 to 20 euros.
- How to get there: from the Rimini train station to the park there is bus number 9 (stop "Fabialandia"), and from the center of Rimini to the amusement park you can take trolleybus number 11.
Tiberius bridge
Famous Rimini symbol, immortalized on his coat of arms. This bridge is one of the oldest and the only bridge in all of Italy that was not destroyed during the Second World War (while all the others were turned into ruins).
The bridge has glorified itself over the centuries by the fact that it was here that Julius Caesar received the historic decision to cross the Rubicon in the campaign to Rome. In honor of this event, a memorial sign was erected, near which tourists take pictures with pleasure.
The bridge, which is just over two thousand years old, is still used for its intended purpose.
Many mystical stories and mysteries are associated with it. Walking along the bridge, in a couple of places on the railings, you can find a trail that resembles a goat's. Because of this mark people called the bridge of Tiberius "the Devil's bridge".
In fact, this mark came from a fastening tool, but the people of Rimini preferred a more mysterious explanation. And also Tiberius bridge connects lovers... There is such a belief - if you walk across the bridge from beginning to end, holding hands, then the couple will live in harmony and love.
- The address: Viale Tiberio, 11, Rimini
- Working hours: you can view it at any time.
- Price: is free.
Rimini is an extremely picturesque city on the Adriatic coast of Italy. It is interesting historically, tourism, cultural and entertainment. Rimini combines ancient history (founded by the Romans back in 628 BC), fabulous nature (sea, golden sand, mountains, mild sunny climate), interesting modern and ancient architecture, a beautiful huge resort (15 km of beaches), shopping centers. And, of course, there is no shortage of beautiful places and interesting sights here.
See photos of the sights of Rimini, each picture is supplemented with a description:
1. Tempio Malatestiano.
Temple-mausoleum of the Malatesta family, rulers of Rimini. Rebuilt from a church in the 1440s by the famous Renaissance architect and scholar Alberti. The temple is made in the Gothic style. Inside there is the famous work of Giotto di Bondone "The Crucifixion" and a fresco by Pierro de la Francesca.
2. Place Cavour.
Cultural Center of Rimini. There are three palaces here: Palazzo del Arengo (early 13th century), Palazzo del Podesta (1330s), Garampi (now the municipality). Also theater "Komunale", which opened in 1857; a statue of Pope Paul V; the most beautiful fountain "Bump" of 1543 made of white marble.
3. Arch of Augustus.
The oldest Roman arch in Italy, built in 27 BC.
4. Bridge of Tiberius.
Built in the years 14-21. AD In 580 it was destroyed by the Goths, and in 1680 it was rebuilt. This five-arch bridge is unusually beautiful and even romantic.
5. Sigimondo Castle (Malesta Fortress).
The residence of the rulers, erected in the years 1430-1446. The fundamental construction is impressive and awe-inspiring. The territory houses the Museums of Non-European Cultures and the Ethnographic Museum.
6. Palazzo Brioli with a clock tower.
Located on the Tre Martiri square, where Julius Caesar once performed. The tower is notable for the clock by D. Carini "Astrological calendar".
7. Rubicon River.
The same river that Caesar crossed in 49 BC. and captured Rome. Hence the phrase "Cross the Rubicon".
8. Dolphinarium.
In Rimini, there is a huge, most famous dolphinarium in Europe, which is worth seeing. The marine animal shows are very exciting.
9. Park "Italy in miniature".
A very interesting collection of 270 copies of the country's landmarks, made on a scale of 1: 25–1: 50.
10. Park "Fiabilandia".
Will delight children very much. Here are collected such "pieces" of fairy tales as Sleepy Lake, Merlin's Castle, Puppet Museum, East Labyrinth, etc. There is also a lot of children's entertainment.
There are many cities in the world that, having lost all political significance, live, bathing in the rays of their historical glory. Such is Rimini - a city near the mouth of the Marecchia River on the Adriatic coast of northern Italy.
Rimini - resort and city-museum
Rimini, which is now not only the capital of the province of the same name, but also the center of the Romanesque Riviera resort area, was built by the Romans 250 years before the beginning of our era. Then it was a border outpost between Rome and the rebellious Gaul. The first centuries of his life were extremely turbulent. It was here that the future emperor Gaius Julius Caesar, fighting for supreme power in the empire, crossed the Rubicon River, making a nondescript stream a symbol of an irrevocable decision.
Many famous personalities have honored this city with their attention. Leonardo da Vinci worked in Rimini, and centuries later the famous film director Federico Fellini was born. Now it is a small, with a population of just over a hundred thousand people, a city in which there are more tourists than residents. They are attracted by the coast of the Adriatic Sea, magnificent beaches, the total length of which reaches fifteen kilometers, and a favorable climate, when it is not too hot in summer and very cold in winter.
Little Rimini has the largest density in Italy per square kilometer of all kinds of discos and nightclubs. In addition to being a recognized administrative capital, it is also uncrowned for everyone who loves to spend time shopping.
And all this fun resort life takes place among the many historical sights, acquaintance with which makes the rest in Rimini even more interesting and informative.
Attractions of Rimini: photo with description
Arch of August
Near the train station of the city, on Via Bastioni Orientali, there is the Arch of Augustus - the most ancient structure in Rimini, according to scientists - the oldest gateway arch in Italy, left over from the Roman Empire. Usually all excursions in Rimini begin with it. It was built in 27 years BC. e., after Rome was connected by road to the Adriatic coast. The massive arch with a passage width of 9 meters was built according to the then Roman fashion, so to speak, according to a standard project, including finishing with white marble.
It was dedicated to the Emperor Caesar Octavian Augustus, the son of Julius Caesar. On the one hand (facing Rome), it is decorated with images of the gods Jupiter and Apollo, and on the other (from the city) - Roma and Neptune. The thickness of the wall of this arch is nine meters. It was originally adorned with a bronze figure of the emperor Augustus, who ruled the quadriga. Now, instead of it, lost during one of the earthquakes, brick "gibelline teeth" rise (something similar can be seen in), since in the Middle Ages the arch was included in the circumference of the fortress walls of Rimini.
Place Cavour
Walking from the Arch of Augustus along Corso d'Augusto, you will find yourself in the main square of medieval Rimini - Cavour (Piazza Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour). All the main historical sights of the city are concentrated there.
Palazio Garampi
This is the first of three buildings in the square. It was built in the second half of the 16th century. Now it is the municipality of Rimini.
Palace of the Medieval Assembly
This historic building of strict architecture is also called the "Palace of Arengo" (Palazzo dell'Arengo). Its façade is finished with white sandstone. It was built at the beginning of the 13th century. The top of the palace walls is decorated with dovetail barbs. The building is crowned with a high quadrangular tower. You can visit it. The ceiling of the main hall of the palace is decorated with a fresco "The Last Judgment" by an unknown artist, and in the basement there is a stone on which incorrigible debtors were flogged.
Headman's palace
The residence of the podesta, the elected head of the city (Palazzo del Podesta), is placed in one line with the Arengo Palace and is very similar to it, although it was built a century later. In front of the entrance to it there are three pointed arches, the middle of which was previously used as a gallows.
Teatro Kommunale
Originally - the building of the city theater (Teatro Communale), built in the 18th century. It stands perpendicular to the palace of the podestà, closing the ensemble of the square. In 1944 it was completely destroyed. Only the two-story facade with five high arched windows and a triangular pediment with a clock above them remained original.
Monument to Paul V
Opposite the Arengo Palace, right in the middle of the square, there is a monument to Pope Paul V. This is how the memory of one of the representatives of the noble family Borghese, who ruled in Rimini for a long time, is immortalized. The monument was erected in 1614. The residents of Rimini themselves believe that it is dedicated to the patron saint of the city, Saint Gaudenzio (San Gaudenzio).
City fountain
The city fountain, which the inhabitants of Rimini disrespectfully call the "bump" (Pinga) for its shape, was built during the time of the Roman Empire. Previously, it was the only source of fresh water in the city. But even now, you can drink water from his marble bowl without fear for your health.
Malatesta Castle
Two hundred and twenty meters southwest of Piazza Cavour, on Piazza Malatesta street, stands the medieval residence of one of the rulers of Rimini - Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, built in the middle of the 15th century. It is a rugged medieval fortress in excellent condition. Above the entrance to it, a white-stone heraldic image of the noble family of Malatesta is embedded in the masonry. The castle is open to the public, there is an ethnographic museum. Visiting time: all days except Monday, from ten in the morning to seven in the evening. The ticket costs 2 euros.
City Museum
On Via Luigi Tonini, which is located three hundred meters northeast of the Place Cavour, there is an interesting city museum. It is located in a historic building from the middle of the 18th century, which was built for the educational institution of the Jesuit monastic order.
The most interesting expositions of the museum are located in the Archaeological and Medieval Halls. The main exhibits of the Archaeological Hall are artifacts found at the site of the so-called House of the Surgeon, a Roman villa discovered in 1989 under Piazza Ferrari (just a little south of the museum). When you look at the fearsome tools of the ancient surgeon's craft, you will find that they are almost indistinguishable from modern medical instruments.
The Medieval Hall displays paintings by artists who worked in Rimini in the 14th – 15th centuries.
The museum opens from Tuesday to Sunday at nine in the morning and is open until seven in the evening, with a lunch break from 13.30 to 17.00. On Monday there is a "short day" - open only until half past one in the afternoon.
A full ticket costs 4 euros. Preferential - 2 euros 50 cents.
Square of the Three Martyrs
Halfway from the Arch of Augustus to Place Cavour, you will be taken to Square of the Three Martyrs (Piazza Tre Martiri)... For thousands of years, residents of the city gathered at this place to solve important issues for themselves. There you can see the stone platform from which Gaius Julius Caesar spoke to his legions before crossing the Rubicon.
Centuries later, witches were burned on this square. And more recently, in the forties of the XX century, three partisans were hanged there by the Nazis, after which it got its name. The architectural ensemble of the square is interesting for the tower of the 16th century, on which, in addition to the clock, there is an “eternal” astrological calendar.
Temple of Malatesta
If you turn right from the Square of the Three Martyrs, into Via Quatro Novembre, you will see another building associated with the "Wolf of Romagna", as Pandolfo Malatesta, ruler of Rimini was also called. The design of this religious building, created by the architect Leon Battista Alberti, caused a protest from the clergy because it did not correspond to any Christian canon.
According to the plan, it should not even have crosses, and it looked more like the ancient Roman pantheon. Malatesta wanted to build a family tomb there. He did not have enough money to complete the construction.
Catholic priests slightly tweaked the project and completed the construction. Now this religious building is the main cathedral of Rimini. There you can see the crucifix, created by the sculptor Giotto in the XIV century, and Malatesta himself, depicted in the fresco praying.
The Malatesta Temple can be visited all days of the week. The entrance is free.
Tiberius bridge
Walking down the street Corsa augusta from Piazza Cavour to the north, you will reach the symbol of Rimini, which is even depicted on its coat of arms. This is the Tiberius Bridge. The stone structure, supported by five arched spans, has been serving its intended purpose for more than two thousand years.
The value of this historical relic is that it is the only one of the Roman-built bridges in Italy that was not destroyed during the Second World War. Stepping on it, you will take a trip into the past. And let them say that this is contrary to the laws of nature.
Federico Fellini Museum
If you leave the old city and go southeast from the Arch of Augustus, then on Via Constantino Nigra you will find the museum of Federico Fellini, the great filmmaker born in Rimini. After his death, a collection of artifacts was collected there that tell about the life and work of the genius, including all five Oscar statuettes that he received.
The museum is open on weekends from 10 am to 7 pm with a four-hour break (from 12.00 to 16.00).
The entrance to the museum is free.
On the northwestern outskirts of Rimini, near the Strada Statale Adriatica highway, there is a wonderful place where you can see all the sights of Italy in miniature. By the way, this is the first park of this kind in the world, where models of the country's attractions are presented. Most of the exposition of the "Italy in Miniature" park is scale models of 1:25 or 1:50, but Venice is very large there, only five times smaller than its actual size. And on the model of the Venetian Grand Canal, you can sail on a real boat.
Park address: Via Popilia, 239.
It works all days of the week from nine in the morning until the sun goes down.
The ticket costs 20 euros. Children, as well as everyone who is less than a hundred centimeters tall, admission is free.
The place of the historical event, when Gaius Julius Caesar, returning from Gaul, crossed the Rubicon with his army, is located 12 kilometers west of Rimini, in the village of Savignano Sul Rubicone. The Rubicon itself is a nondescript and rather dirty stream, across which a stone bridge is thrown, decorated with a statue of Julius Caesar.
National Motorcycle Museum
Four kilometers east of Rimini, where the Strada Statale Adriatica crosses Via Panzano, there is the National Motorcycle Museum (Museo Nazionale Del Motociclo). It contains 250 models of rare motorcycles, starting with the very first ones. If you are a fan of bikes this will be an unforgettable visit.
Museum located at Via Casalecchio, 58 / N
It works all year round from 3 pm to 7 pm.
The entrance ticket price is seven euros.
What they say about Rimini
There are many reviews of Rimini on the Internet. And they are all different. If you try to deduce something "arithmetic mean" from them, then it turns out that this city should appeal to those who do not pursue the status of a resort. If a person is only interested in swimming in the sea or lying on the beach next to millionaires and billionaires (about five kilometers from them), then Rimini is not for him.
This city is a regional resort where Italians themselves prefer to relax. Moreover, it is not as warm there as in Genoa or Naples. If you can afford such a comparison, then Rimini is a "Baltic" resort. Small, rather provincial, but very cozy and welcoming.
The abundance of historical sights, a large number of "hangout" places, as well as shops and shops will make your stay in Rimini bright and unforgettable.
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| sights | Thermes | Hotels | NeighborhoodRimini's sights will surely surprise you, because the popular family beach resort is known not only for the clean Adriatic coast, good restaurants and hotels. In the city itself and in its environs there are many interesting places and sights where you can drop in with your children and be alone. Particularly popular is the theme park Fiabilandia (address: Via Cardono 15, Rivazzurra) - Italy's original answer to American Disneyland; Park "Italy in Miniature" (Address: Via Popilia 239, Viserba); water park on the coast of Cattolica (neighbor of Rimini) - Aquafan (Italian Aquafan).
An hour's drive from Rimini is the city of Ravenna, famous for its mosaics and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Very close to Rimini (10 km) is the tiny Republic of San Marino - one of the smallest states in the world. However, this did not prevent him from having his own mint and printing his own postage stamps.
In the city itself, be sure to visit the top ten attractions, which the Traveler's Assistant described below, and do not forget to have a cup of coffee in the restaurant of the famous Grand Hotel in Fellini Park (Italian: Parco Federico Fellini), wander along the park alleys where the great master.
Rimini attractions and points of interest
1. District of San Giuliano
The famous village of San Giuliano (Italian: Il borgo San Giuliano) is located on the northern bank of the Marecchia River, separated from the historic center by the ancient Tiberius Bridge. Today, on the streets of the old district, you can meet participants of folklore festivals, tourists slowly strolling along the river embankment, local residents offering all kinds of souvenirs and goodies. The area just breathes the Middle Ages, Frederico Fellini, the famous Italian actress Juliet Mazina (her famous nickname is Chaplin in a skirt) loved to visit it.
Visit the Church of San Giuliano (Italian la chiesa di San Giuliano), an old Benedictine monastery (IX century), built on the site of an ancient pagan temple. The main altar of the monastery is decorated with a painting by Paolo Veronese "The Martyrdom of St. Julian". Beneath the painting is a marble sarcophagus from the Roman period. They say that it contains the relics of the saint of Istria. According to legend, the sea threw the sarcophagus onto the beach in Rimini. Now a miraculous spring beats in that place, the water of which is used by the baths of Sacramora (Italian: Sacramora - sacred dwelling). The church has been a place of pilgrimage for many years.
In September, San Giuliano hosts a holiday - La Festa de Borg (Italian la Festa de 'borg), a very important event in the life of Rimini.
2. House of the surgeon
House of the surgeon (Italian: La Domus del chirurgo) - this building once belonged to one of the doctors, it is called "little Pompeii" (3rd century AD). The museum opened to the public in 2007, emerging thanks to the work of archaeologists from the darkness of the centuries in the historic center of Rimini. It is considered one of the main attractions of the city. The archaeological zone, open to tourists, occupies 700 sq. M.
3. Temple of Malatesta
The history of the Temple of Malatesta (Italian Tempio Malatestiano) is closely connected with the story of great love. But local guides will tell you better about it ... Let's just say that the temple contains many masterpieces of sculpture and art, and its construction has not yet been completed. Address: Via IV Novembre, Rimini.
4. City Museum
The City Museum (Italian: Museo della Citta) is located next to the Church of the Intercession (Italian: Chiesa del Suffragio). The museum displays the entire past of Rimini - coins of the Roman Empire, entrance tickets to the antique amphitheater, mosaics, wine amphoras. In the building of the museum there is an art gallery, where masterpieces of the art school of the 14th century, paintings by famous Italian artists are presented. Recently, the museum has opened an archaeological exhibition dedicated to the history of Rimini 2-3 centuries. Address: via L. Tonini, 1, Rimini.
5. Entertainment facilities in Rimini
The city has two night hearts - the sea harbor and the Marina center with numerous street bars, clubs, discos. In the Old Town, the palm is held by the area of the old fish market - Vecchia Pescheria (in the lane from Italian - old fish). Thousands of young people gather here in the evenings to have fun, listen to concerts, and meet friends. Another name for the "Old Fish" is the Montmartre of Rimini. Those who have been to Paris Montmartre will understand us ...
6. Beaches of Rimini
Life on the coast does not stop for a minute. In the morning - jogging and walking, in the evenings - pleasant dinners and meeting the sea sunset, in the afternoon - various sports, tanning, sea baths. The resort sacredly follows the concept: "Do everything on the beach." This applies to any activity - be it yoga or embroidery, competitions or baking local flavored cakes. They read newspapers and books under sun umbrellas, play games, take a shower here, play with children, in general, they live in pleasure!
The most pleasant thing, from our point of view, is the fact that any sporting events, various services provided on the Rimini beach are completely free. Everything you use is already included in the daily cost of using an umbrella and sun lounger in advance. And the entrance to the beach is also free.
Completely free beaches in Rimini:
- the area from Torre Pedrera (Italian Torre Pedrera) to the exit to the sea from the street via Tolemaide
- San Giuliano square in front of La Darsena
- Boscovich square zone (Italian piazzale Boscovich)
- Marebello zone (Italian Marebello) - between beaches 105-106 and 107-108
- beach area from No. 150 to Thalassoterapico (Italian Talassoterapico)
- zone Miramare (Italian Miramare) - between beaches 139 and 140
- the area from the reserved beaches of Aeronautica (Italian Aeronautica) to the border with Riccione
7. Marina center
Here, in Marina Centro (Italian: Marina Centro) is the "beach soul" of Rimini. Marina is the central point of the city's waterfront, from its date of birth (1843) the countdown of Rimini as an established seaside resort begins. In 1843, on the beach of modern Marina, Count Baldini, together with his partner, Dr. Claudio Tintori, opened the first bathing facility. In 1869, the city council decided to develop beach resorts, thus beginning the glory of the Riviera of Rimini and its therapeutic sea effects, appreciated by contemporaries.
8. Theme parks of Rimini
A huge number of theme parks in Europe are collected on the Adriatic coast of Italy. On weekends, residents from all over Italy come here for entertainment - to admire Italy in miniature, to frolic in the Aquafan water park (Italian: Aquafan o Oltremare) in Riccione, or to watch dolphins in the Le Navi aquarium (Italian: Acquario Le Navi) in Cattolica (neighborhood Rimini).
- Italia in Miniatura Theme Park - tel. 0541 736736
- Fiabilandia Theme Park - tel. 0541 372064, you can come here even with small children, there is also entertainment for them
- Aviation Theme Park (Italian: Parco tematico dell'Aviazione) - tel. 0541756696
In neighboring Ravenna there is a theme park of miracles - Mirabilandia (Italian: Mirabilandia). Discount tickets to any of the listed parks can be booked online using the service below:
Buy tickets for top entertainment in Rimini
9. Rimini and Fellini
Rimini is a large cinema. Thus, he owes to the fantastic world created by Federico Fellini. The great director was born in this region in 1920. Hollywood recognized the merits of the master, awarding his films with five Oscars. Everything in the city reminds of the great director - Fellini Park, the Grand Hotel, dinners in restaurants with a Fellini menu. Even the train and station shown in Fellini's films are originally located in the town square Battisti (Italian piazza Battisti). There are also houses in which the Fellini family once lived. The first family nest was pointed out to admirers by the father of the great maestro - the house is located on the street Fumagalli (Italian via Fumagalli), they say, Fellini was born there.
10. Cuisine and typical dishes of Rimini
Arriving on vacation in Rimini, one cannot but try the delicious local flatbreads, the name of which in Italian sounds like music - piadina riminese. On city streets, such cakes are offered by dozens of fast food establishments, each with its own recipe for the contents: ham, and mozzarella cheese, and various aromatic herbs, and even tart chocolate as a filling.
Another "visiting card" of the local cuisine is the blue Adriatic fish (Italian: Рesce azzurro dell'Adriatico). Everything that the sea has to offer is used - red mullet, shrimp, mackerel, sprat ... Fish is grilled (focon), boiled in broth (arzdore), served with wine and vegetables, aromatic Italian herbs and olive oil with lemon. And finally, it is worth remembering about wines. The most popular in Rimini is the red Sangiovese (wino Sangiovese).
