Attractions / 10.05.2022

The main attractions of Rimini. What to see in the vicinity of rimini. Trains from Rimini

Rimini is a huge resort city, which is divided into 15 districts. Each of them has something to see.

You should start from the historical center. One of the main prides of the townspeople is the Arch of Augustus. This is the oldest Roman arch in Italy, it was erected in 27 BC. e. Another important point for all tourists is the two-thousand-year-old bridge of Tiberius. On a stone bridge with five arches, you can cross from one side of the Marecchia River to the other. It is noteworthy that the bridge was not damaged during the Second World War and for a long time remained the only crossing.

See the churches of Saint Augustine and San Nicolò near the Port. The latter contains a particle of the relics of St. Nicholas. On Cavour Square there is a magnificent fountain "Cone", which Leonardo da Vinci really liked. The marble structure got its name from the bump that crowns the fountain.

In Rimini, you can cross the Rubicon - not figuratively, but literally. Here is the legendary river, crossing which Julius Caesar began his journey to greatness.

The "brand" of Rimini is Federico Fellini. The great Italian director was born in this city and immortalized it in his film "Amarcord", which was filmed here. The name of Fellini is also carried by the international airport (8 km from the center of Rimini) and the park. The park is located in the central area of Marina Centro - here you can also look at the famous "Grand Hotel".

In the Viserba area, you can draw water from the healing spring of Sacramore. There is a spring in the Rivabella area - "Panther" is literally a stone's throw from the beach. The area of San Giuliano Mare is perfect for walking along the promenade. Ortigara Street - the embankment - is filled with walkers in the evenings, there are restaurants, bars and shops on it. In the Marabello area - the widest beaches in Rimini, life is seething here all summer - festivals, sporting events, evening discos are held.

Viserbella is home to the famous Italy in Miniature park. This is the first such park in Italy, here you can see 270 replicas of Italian landmarks on a scale from 1:25 to 1:50. The park is huge: you can walk or ride the monorail train. In the "Venice" zone, you can see magnificent palaces and even ride on gondolas.

With children, it is worth visiting the dolphinarium and the water park. Aquafan water park is the largest outdoor water park in Europe. Five huge pools, many slides, thousands of splashes - all this will surely appeal to both children and adults. There are two amusement parks in Rimini: Fiabilandia and Mirabilandia.

If Milan is the capital of luxury brands, then lovers of dressing elegantly but inexpensively flock to Rimini. In the city itself, the main number of interesting shops are concentrated on the streets of Garibaldi, Gambalunga, Corso Augusto, Tre Martiri Square.

The main magnet for fashionistas and fashionistas are, of course, outlets and shopping malls. Not far from Federico Fellini Airport there are two huge centers - Le Befane and Gros Rimini, which in total are comparable in size to the territory of the airfield. Only in Gros there are 160 stores with women's and men's clothing, shoes, accessories, underwear, jewelry, as well as decor and furniture. Those who prefer clothes of loud-sounding brands should visit Justmode, Brandhouse, Felicity and European management outlets, where the goods of past seasons from Armani, Diesel, Roberto Cavalli, D&G get.

All outlets are located a maximum of an hour from the city. It is also worth noting the Queen Outlet, which covers an area of 7000 square meters. On its territory you can find clothes from both little-known brands and luxury brands. At any time of the year there are discounts from 30 to 70%.

Just 20 km from Rimini is a separate state of San Marino, which is a favorite place for our compatriots for duty-free shopping. Here, low prices for bags and gloves are successfully combined with beautiful views and medieval architecture. It is worth noting that in the outlets of Rimini, as well as in San Marino, many sellers speak Russian, as they are often our emigrants. The conditions of a free shopping guide are available in the city. After knowing your preferences for the category of goods and your financial capabilities, the guide will take you exactly where you need to. However, be prepared to receive compliments on your appearance no matter what you walk out of the fitting room in - the number of purchases you make is directly proportional to the commission your guide receives directly from the stores.

Now let's see what interesting things there are in the nearest district, and what excursions from Rimini you should go on while relaxing in this seaside resort.

So, Rimini is bypassed up and down, on the beach, too, fed up with lying. I want new experiences. On one side of us - the Adriatic Sea, on the other - alluring Italy.
City travel agencies offer, as a rule, excursions to Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan. However, there are a sufficient number of small but charming towns near Rimini, where you can go on your own.

Transport

Transport links in Rimini are well developed, trains run along the entire coast. To the west, inland, you will have to get by bus or car, since the spurs of the Apennines already begin there, and iron tracks are laid around the mountains.
If you have rented a car, then you are as free as the wind and have many options.

By bus from Rimini

If you intend to use local buses, then first go to the Rimini railway station and ask for the schedule of local buses in the information window. You will be given a thick booklet in which you will find all the routes you are interested in and the necessary connections between flights.
The current bus timetables can also be viewed on the website (change the language to English in the upper right corner).
The timetables on this site only cover the province of Rimini (ignoring the Republic of San Marino, the enclave that lies at the center of the province).
The site has the ability to choose both a specific route and the city you need. In the second case, the site will give you a list of routes passing through this city.

You choose a route and get a schedule.

On the same site you will also find maps of cities with sights and public transport routes.
It is useful to know the meaning of some words in Italian: (for example, if you look at the schedule at the bus stop):
Orari Schedule
FERIALE - weekdays, FESTIVO - weekends, holidays
Cerca - search
Pay attention to the special designations that are deciphered below. For example:
§ = solo nei gg. di Scuola (only during the academic year)
S = si effettua il Sabato - on Saturdays, etc.

Intercity buses leave from Rimini train station. After walking along the forecourt and the street departing from it, first look at where the necessary buses stop. Bus tickets are bought at a stall with the inscription "Ticket office" opposite the city bus stop.

Trains from Rimini

While traveling in Italy and preparing for the trip, https://www.trenitalia.com will be your friend and assistant.
Just in case, the Italian spelling of some stations: Bologna, Cesena, Forli, Faenza, Ravenna, Ferrara, Padova, Firenze, Venezia, Piacenza.

On the site you can see the schedule, cost, as well as immediately purchase tickets.
At the train station in Rimini, tickets can be bought at the box office, but, as a rule, this process is not fast at Italian ticket offices. It is easier to approach the machine, on the screen of which you will see the same trenitalia. Keep in mind that some machines only accept cards. If you want to pay in cash, choose the appropriate machine.
The purchased ticket must be validated in one of the special composters installed on the platforms. After that, you can ride on this ticket for 4 hours from the starting to the final station indicated on the ticket, and get off at intermediate stations (only on Regional trains without fixed seats) .

To the west: San Marino, San Leo, Pennabilli, Montefiore Conca

So, let's start from the western direction, move towards the Apennines.

From Rimini to San Marino

The first option, lying on the surface, will be an original tiny republic, arranged on top of Mount Titano. It seems that not a single vacationer in Rimini neglects the opportunity to visit there. Buses from the station run frequently, the ride is half an hour, the ticket price is 5 euros one way.

San Marino will satisfy both shoppers and museum lovers, and lovers of hiking along mountain paths, delight with amazing views and holiday atmosphere reigning on its steep streets.

San Leo

A little north of Mount Titano is another mountain - Feltro, and the town located on it is called San Leo. Two saints, Marino and Leo, came to this land at the same time, each settled on his own hill.

Town San Leo not as popular as San Marino, but it usually lives up to the highest expectations.
Getting to San Leo is more difficult than getting to San Marino, you have to change trains in Pietracuta.
Bus number 160 runs from Rimini to Pietracuta (the final stop of this route is Novafeltria). It goes about once every two hours: 8-40, 10-40, etc. Pietracuta is a 45 minute drive. A minibus that goes to San Leo is docked with a bus coming from Rimini to Pietracuta.

There is also a direct bus (No. 165), but rarely runs.
Check the current bus schedule at StartRomagna.it
What to see in San Leo? San Leo is a fortress on a sheer cliff and a town under the fortress on a slope.
And here we need to make a small digression and talk about borgo.

What is "borgo"?

Borgo- these are small authentic towns (up to 20 thousand people), which are of historical value, have preserved their medieval appearance and at the same time live their own lives (as a rule, due to tourism and agriculture). In Italy, a record of such towns is kept, they are included in a special register, and getting into this register is not so easy. So if a settlement has been given the status of "borgo", it means that it is worth visiting and you can safely go there, this is a kind of quality mark.
On the territory of Emilia-Romagna, as well as on the territory of the neighboring Marche, there is a sufficient amount of borgo.

Borgo in Emilia-Romagna

They are often located on the top of a hill or mountain - this was due to the nature of the area. At the junction of the flat coast with the foothills of the Apennines, numerous solitary hills are scattered, on each of which it simply begs to build a fortified settlement.

San Marino (it's not a borgo, of course) is the most striking example of such a fortified city, and Mount Titano stands out strongly in the area. In its shadow and splendor, the rest of the fortified towns are somewhat lost, nevertheless they are cute, charming, keep the spirit of the times and are not too crowded with tourists.

Since two warring clans, Malatesta and Montefeltro, fiercely and stubbornly fought for influence in these parts in the Middle Ages (14-15 centuries), such a number of fortified settlements is quite understandable. Traveling through the cities of Emilia-Romagna, at every step you will stumble upon another citadel - the fortress of Malatesta or Montefeltro. Rimini was the capital of the Principality of Malatesta, Urbino was the capital of the Duchy of Montefeltro.
Having a car at your disposal, you can arrange a wonderful tour of the nearest borgos.
Say, after visiting San Leo, you can drive a little further east along the Marrequia river valley to the town pennabilli, famous for its picturesque views, the ruins of the two fortresses Penna and Billi (which gave the city its name) and the fact that Tonino Guerra lived and was buried here. Pennabilli is filled with the "notions" of the good wizard and visionary Guerra, these are: the Garden of Forgotten Fruits, the Orphanage of the Abandoned Virgins, the Temple of Thoughts, Ceramic carpets and more.

In the valley of the Marecchia river there is a considerable number of fortresses and castles on the hills: Santarcangelo, Torriana, Montebello, Verruchio, San Leo, Talamello, Maioletto, Sant'Agata, Pennabilli.

On the other side of Mount Titano flows the Conca River. Borgo must be visited in the Conca Valley Montefiore Conca with a very spectacular fortress of the correct prismatic shape, which simply sticks out of the "body" of the city and dominates the area (considering that the city is built on the highest hill of the Conca Valley).
For “deep” travelers, I recommend the book “Fortresses and Castles of the Province of Rimini from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance” - it will be especially useful for those who travel by car, since it outlines routes through the province and describes the fortresses, castles and churches encountered along the way.
Which borgos are available for those using public transport? First of all, this is the same San Leo. This is Gradara and San Giovanni in Marignano, reachable from Cattolica, is Brisigella near Faenza, but here we are already moving on to the next sections - traveling along the coast using electric trains.

To the southeast

Scheme

From Rimini to Gradara

Small town Gradara deserves the warmest praise and is a must-see, especially since getting to it is very easy.
We take the train to Cattolica station. Travel time - 15-20 minutes, cost - 2.15 euros

Cattolica is a resort town on the sea, next to Riccione.
Next, you need to transfer to bus number 35, which follows to Gradara. The bus stop is a 7-minute walk from the station (ask the locals for "bus in Gradara"). Attention: for travel in local buses, prepare a trifle. The fare is paid on the bus, in the machine.
Set aside three hours for the walk.
From Cattolica you can also take the bus to Borgo San Giovanni in Marignani.

From Rimini to Pesaro

The city next to Cattolica - Pesaro. It is located in the Marche region (however, like Gradara). And the bus route number 35, on which you came from Cattolica to Gradara, connects Gradara and Pesaro (via Cattolica). Therefore, if you wish, you can drive from Gradara immediately to Pesaro.

Pesaro can also be reached from Rimini by train. The train runs for half an hour, the fare is 3-75 on the regional train and 8-50 on the Intercity.
The historic center is a 10-minute walk from the station. Read about the sights of Pesaro.

From Rimini to Urbino

To get into Urbino, you need to take a train from Rimini to Pesaro, and transfer to a bus in Pesaro. The bus departs from the railway station, from Pesaro to Urbino it takes 45 minutes.
Urbino- a marvelous town located on two hills. Speaking of it, they always mention that Rafael was born there. This is valuable, the local museum even has his early work. But above all, Urbino captivates with its landscapes and architecture. It was here that Count Federigo di Montefeltro decided to build his "ideal" city.

Following the train south along the coast, you will be taken to Ancona(for an hour fifteen in time and for 7-50 euros in money on a regional train). But still, the most valuable objects for study lie north of Rimini.

To the north

North of Rimini, the iron line splits. One goes along the seashore - towards Ravenna, the other follows the famous Roman road of Emilia, which the ancient Romans laid from Rimini to Piacenza.

Ravenna

Ravenna- a city that must be visited! Its feature is this. While acquaintance with the majority of ancient Italian cities should begin with walking around the city: wandering the streets, looking into the courtyards, admiring the architecture, in Ravenna all the most valuable is hidden inside. These are early Christian mosaics of the 5th-6th centuries. A single ticket includes several objects: the Arian Baptistery, the Baptistery of Neon, the two churches of San Appolinaria (New in Ravenna and Old in Classe), and - the most impressive - the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and the Basilica of San Vitale.

An easy way to get from Rimini to Ravenna is to take the train. The train takes an hour, a one-way ticket costs 4-60.

The first object with mosaics is located one station from Ravenna - in class. This is the Basilica of Saint Appolinarius. In the Classic in ancient times there was a large seaport (later the sea receded by 7 km), now this place is an archaeological zone. Since the train ticket is valid for 4 hours, you can first get off in Classa, go to the Basilica of St. Appolinaria (the basilica is on the left side of the station) and, possibly, visit the archaeological area, and then you will reach Ravenna.

Stations from Rimini to Ravenna

The historic center of Ravenna is located to the left of the station (if you come from Rimini), walk - 15 minutes.
After you have gone around all the objects with mosaics included in a single ticket, visit two iconic burials in Ravenna: the grave of Dante at the church of San Francesco and the mausoleum of Theodoric, the king of the Ostrogoths, during whose time the Ravenna mosaic splendor was created (his mausoleum is located on the right from the station).

From Rimini to Ferrara

To get into Ferrara, you usually have to change either in Ravenna or Bologna. With an optimal connection, you will reach Ferrara in 2 hours and 20 minutes and for 10 euros. There is also a direct train, which runs rarely and at inconvenient times.

Ferrara was the capital of the possessions of the princes d'Este, refined and refined. The magnificent Duomo, the ducal palace, the Estense castle, the frescoed villa Schifanoia, the Romei villa, the art museum - there is something to see. You can combine a tour of Ferrara with a tour of Ravenna on the same day (but Ravenna - first of all, with fresh eyes).

Northwest along the Emilia Way: Forlì, Faenza, Cesena, Bologna and beyond

It was time to take the ancient road of Emilia, a road built by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. and connecting the cities of Ariminum (Rimini) and Placenza (Piacenza).
First station after Rimini - Santarcangelo di Romagna, with a perfectly preserved historical center inside the 15th century ramparts, with the Malatesta fortress on top of the hill and a high tower.

Forlì, Faenza, Cesena are successive stations. We saw them all in one day. From Rimini to Cesena, the train takes 18 minutes, from Cesena to Forli - 12, from Forli to Faenza - 10.

Ticket from Rimini to Faenza costs 5-80 euros. Since it is valid for 4 hours, it makes sense to take a ticket to Rimini to the farthest of these three stations - Faenza, on the way get off, for example, in Forli, see it, then move to Faenza. On the way back - buy a ticket for 5-80 from Faenza to Rimini and see Cesena on the way.

The historical center of each of them is a 15-minute walk from the station.

The least valuable of them seemed to me Forli. However, the Duomo Square with the tower is quite worthy of attention.
delighted with its central square - very beautiful and spacious! Interesting museum of ceramics and faience. The highlight of Faenza is the details of houses decorated with painted tiles (the birthplace of faience, after all).

Cesena turned out to be cozy and sincere, with small, sudden squares scattered around the city, with the Duomo located on one of these small squares, with a huge hill that suddenly appeared at the exit to a wide square, and the fortress of Malatesta on the top of the hill (with palaces for women and men - inside the fortress). Yes, there are also funny sculptures in the back street. No, definitely good!

However, the most attractive object in this direction is.
the train goes 1-20, the fare costs about 10 euros (depending on the train).

Acquaintance with Bologna take at least a day. The city is large and, I must say, magnificent. What is the Archigymnasium of the University of Bologna or the Basilica of San Stefano worth - a conglomeration of seven ancient churches, numerous towers and palaces! In Bologna, you will see with your own eyes where the Moscow Kremlin came from, and the creator of the Assumption Cathedral in the Kremlin, Aristotle Fiorovanti, is from Bologna.

Further cities in this direction: Modena, Reggio Emilia, Parma, Piacenza. Each of them is a win-win option, each has something to see. But from Rimini to get to them is still far away. To the farthest of them - Piacenza (the same one that ended with the Emilia Way) - the regional train takes 3 hours, the fare is 18.60 euros. These cities are best visited by choosing Bologna as the location.

I also want to draw your attention to a town that lies a little away from the Via Emilia, namely to Borgo Brisigella(Brisighella).

Get from Rimini to Brisigella it is necessary as follows: from Rimini by train we arrive in Faenza (40 minutes). We transfer to another train, pass one station and find ourselves in Brisigella. The whole journey takes about 1.15 and costs 6.40 euros. This is a charming town with an unusual street (the so-called Oslov Street) that runs inside the houses (like a covered gallery). Three hills rise above the city, each of them is crowned with a structure (tower, castle, temple), and all the peaks are connected by a path.

Here it should be noted that the train passing from Faenza past Brisigella, then follows to Florence.

So if you are planning to visit Florence, you can choose this route (via Faenza), which is cheaper than going to Florence via Bologna (as suggested by Trenitalia). True, if you take a fast train, you can get to Florence in a little over two hours, but this pleasure will also cost 50 euros one way.

Rimini (Italy) - the most detailed information about the city with a photo. The main attractions of Rimini with descriptions, guides and maps.

City of Rimini (Italy)

Rimini is a city on the Adriatic coast of Italy in the Emilia-Romagna region, one of the largest Italian resorts. Famous for its Riviera and as the birthplace of the outstanding director Federico Fellini. Rimini is long white sand beaches that stretch north and south of the port, lively nightlife, magnificent cultural and historical heritage. Tens of thousands of tourists flock here to swim in the Adriatic Sea, sunbathe in the sun, have fun in clubs and bars, and see the remnants of the Roman past.

An ancient settlement on the site of Rimini - Ariminum, grew up where two important Roman roads intersected - Via Aemilia and Via Flaminia. Much later, the city first turned into a busy port, and then became a famous resort. Despite the bombings of the Second World War, a significant part of the historical heritage remained intact.

Geography and climate

Rimini is located on the east coast of Italy between the Adriatic Sea and the hills of the Apennine foothills in the southern part of the Po Valley. The rivers Marecchia and Auza flow nearby. Sandy beaches stretch for almost 15 km. The climate is humid subtropical with significant maritime influence. Summer is hot and sunny, winter is warm.

Practical Information

The population is 146.6 thousand people.
The area is 134 square kilometers.
The language is Italian.
Currency - euro.
Visa - Schengen.
Time - Central European UTC +1, summer +2.
High season - July and August. In June and September, vacationers are much less.

Story

The Etruscans were the first to settle on the site of modern Rimini. Their settlement dates back to the first millennium BC. Later, Gauls and Greeks came to these lands. In the 3rd century BC, the Romans founded their stronghold, Ariminum, at the mouth of the Marecchia River. The city has become an important transportation hub. At this point, several important Roman roads converged, linking the north and south of the Roman Empire. The Roman past left us a unique historical and cultural heritage.

The decline of Rimini (as well as the entire mighty empire) coincided with the barbarian invasions. In the 5th century, the settlement was captured by the Goths, who were forced out by the Byzantines in the middle of the 6th century. In the first half of the 8th century, these lands were occupied by the Lombards, who after a while were replaced by the Franks. The latter handed them over to the Pope. In the 10th century, Rimini was part of the Holy Roman Empire.

In the 13th century, the Malatesta family came to power, which after a while became the sole owner of the city. This family ruled in Rimini until 1528. After that, the city was a zone of papal influence. At the end of the 18th century, French troops occupied Rimini. In 1860 the city became part of a united Italy. During World War II, Rimini was partially destroyed. At the same time, most of its attractions were practically not affected.

How to get there

Rimini has its own airport, which offers a fairly large number of destinations: Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Moscow, Krasnodar, etc.

You can also get to Rimini by train from Bologna, Milan, Venice, Rome. FlixBus buses run from Rome and back. The city has excellent road connections via toll highways with Milan, Florence and Rome.

Shopping and shopping

Rimini, neighboring Riccione and the Republic of San Marino are full of fashion boutiques, Made in Italy brand shops and discount outlets. Famous shoe factories are located here: Casadei, Giuseppe Zanotti, Baldinini, Sergio Rossi, Gianvito Rossi. A large number of shops are located in the historic center of the city: Augusta Boulevard, Garibaldi Street, Tre Martini Square. A great place for shopping is Ceccarini Boulevard in Riccione and San Marino.

Food and drink

Rimini is a great Italian cuisine from inexpensive pizzerias to high-end restaurants. Traditional dishes here are pizza, various pasta, lasagna, cheese. Traditional products worth buying are olive oil, Squacquerone soft cheese, fossa cheese, and wine.

On my own behalf, I want to add that it was in Rimini, in an inconspicuous cafe on the Adriatic Sea, that we tried the most delicious lasagna in Italy.

Attractions

Rimini is not only a famous youth resort, but also a lot of attractions, some of which were built in the Antiquity period.

Arch of Augustus is one of the main attractions of Rimini, the oldest Roman triumphal arch in Northern Italy, built in 27 BC to commemorate the construction of the ancient Flaminia road. Located at the southern end of Corso di Augusto, the main street of the city. The arch is unusual in that it was not adapted for a gate, thus symbolizing the newly achieved peace after a long period of wars. The battlement at the top is a medieval addition, replacing a crown that was probably surmounted by a statue of Augustus.

Rimini's famous beaches line the Adriatic coast to the northeast of the old town, with hotels, sports fields and rows of colorful parasols and sun loungers. Beach areas are for rent. Not far from the port rises a huge Ferris wheel.

Let's be honest: the sea in Rimini is not the most beautiful. In Croatia, for example, the Adriatic Sea is much better. But the beach infrastructure is beyond praise!

Tempio Malatestiano is a building built in the early Renaissance style as the tomb of the Malatesta family on the site of a small medieval church. Construction dates back to the 15th century. The façade was designed by Leon Battista Alberti in the Roman tradition, who drew inspiration from the Arch of Augustus. The interior is frescoed by Piero della Francesco and the only work by Giotto in Rimini. The marble facings of the six guard chapels are so finely carved that they appear to be almost monochromatic paintings.

Ponte Tiberio is an ancient Roman bridge over the Marecchia river, built in 20 AD.

San Giuliano is a picturesque area of Rimini just behind the Tiberius Bridge with small brightly painted houses and narrow charming streets. Here are the old fishing quarters.

Piazza Cavour is a charming square in Rimini. City center since the Middle Ages. Lively place with weekly markets on Wednesday and Saturday. In the cafe until 11 o'clock you can enjoy a fragrant cappuccino.

What else to see and visit in Rimini and the surrounding area:

City Museum in the former Jesuit monastery - a collection of Roman mosaics, sculptures, coins, ceramics, ancient surgical and pharmaceutical equipment. The highlight of the collection are the surgical equipment of the ancient doctor, whose house was excavated in Piazza Ferrari.
Italy in miniature - over 200 of Italy's most famous landmarks reproduced to scale (Via Popilia 239, Viserba di Rimini).
San Marino is a dwarf state and the oldest republic in the world. We recommend visiting the historic center on Mount Titano.
Riccione is a town southeast of Rimini with excellent beaches.
Fiabilandia is a popular amusement park.
The old fish market is one of the centers of Rimini's nightlife.
Marina Centro is the center of the waterfront.
The harbor (Marina di Rimini) is a great place for walking.

The historic center of Rimini, also known as the old town of Rimini, is located in the heart of the resort, near the Rimini canal and near the railway station.

The old center of Rimini cannot boast of its size, however, architectural and historical sights have been preserved on its territory.

The old town of Rimini is: narrow streets, along which, ancient buildings, many of which are of historical and architectural value, as well as small squares and museums, an abundance of cafes and restaurants, shops and souvenir shops. All this takes us back to the Middle Ages, and it is in the old center of Rimini that you can fully experience the true Italian flavor, while touching the history of the city.

Main street of the old town of Rimini

The main street of the historical part of Rimini is the Augusta road - Corso d "Augusto street, connecting the arch of Augustus with the Tiberius bridge and conditionally cutting the old city of Rimini into two parts - east and west.

Sights of the Augusta road

Arch of Augustus

The triumphal Arch of Augustus (Arco di Augusto) is one of the main attractions of old Rimini. It is this arch that marks the main entrance (main gate) to the old center of Rimini.

The arch is located on the south side of the old city. Arch of Augustus was built in 27 BC, then it was a city gate and was built into the defensive walls of the city, marking the main road of Rimini.

At present, the triumphal arch is undoubtedly one of the most famous and important Roman monuments in northern Italy.

If we move from the arch of Augustus to the center of the old city along the Augusta street of the same name, then we will certainly come to the second, but not least, sights of the "old" Rimini - the Three Martyrs Square.

Photo of Augusta Street from the Arch of Augustus to the Square of the Three Martyrs

Square of the Three Martyrs

The Square of the Three Martyrs or Tre Martiri (Piazza Tre Martiri) is one of the central squares of the historic center of Rimini, which plays an important role in the formation and life of the city of past centuries.

The square is located on the site of the ancient Roman forum, where Gaius Julius Caesar spoke to his legions.

The history of the square dates back to the 2nd century BC. In the Middle Ages, the square was the site of a market, as well as knightly tournaments. During its history, the square has changed several names. Its current name "Tre Martiri", which means Three Martyrs in Italian, was given to the square only after the Second World War, as a reminder of the murder of three young partisans who were executed on this square in 1944.

Tre Martiri Square concentrates such famous sights as:

- Brioli palace and clock tower, erected in the 16-17 centuries and being undoubted decorations not only of the square, but of the entire historical part of Rimini;

Octagonal gray white Church of San Antonio with a green roof;

- monument to Caesar;

- column Julius Caesar, commemorating the place from which Caesar addressed the soldiers of the XIII Legion, after passing the Rubicon;

- historical excavations, testifying to the presence in this place of the ancient Forum and churches.

Cavour Square

Cavour Square (Piazza Cavour) - once played an important role and was the center of city life.

In terms of attractions, Cavour Square is quite diverse. Shops, cafes and an old fish market are located on one side of the square, and on the other, historical buildings dating from different eras lined up in a row, the construction of which was carried out from the 13th to the 19th centuries.

Attractions of Cavour Square:

- Monument to Pope Paul V. The statue of Paul V was erected by the municipality of Rimini and unveiled in 1614;

- fountain Cone or Pigna (Fontana della Pigna). The fountain was built in 1543 and was the only source of drinking water for the city of Rimini until 1912;

- Palazzo Garampi(Palazzo Garampi), built in 1562;

- Palazzo del Arengo(Palazzo dell "Arengo). The Roman-Gothic crenellated building was erected in 1204 for public meetings. At a time when justice was public, there was a stone on the porch of the building on which insolvent debtors were doomed to three blows on their bare bottoms;

- Palazzo del Podesta(Palazzo del Podesta). The palace was built around 1330 as a residence for the "Lords" of the city. On the first floor you can see three Gothic arches, once a rope hung from the central arch, intended for the public hanging of criminals;

- Galli theater(Teatro Galli), which opened its doors in 1857;

- old fish market(La Pescheria), which is one of the characteristic places in the city. There are fountains in the corners of the market, where merchants used to wash fish many years ago.

Behind the old fish market there is a small, but very pretty and cozy Grigorio Square(Piazzetta Grigorio da Rimini).

D alley along Augusta street are located:

- small chapel;

- Church of Santa Maria in Corte(Chiesa di S. Maria in Corte o dei Servi), built in 1317 on a site donated by the Malatesta family to the Order of the Servants of Mary. Initially, the building was one-storey, later, between 1774 and 1777, the church was completely transformed by the Bolognese architect Gaetano Steghani. In 1798, with the suppression of the order of servants of Mary, the church passed to the Dominicans. In 1806 the church became the parish of Santa Maria in Corte. Finally, in 1894, the façade was rebuilt by the engineer Giuseppe Urbani;

Opposite the Church of Santa Maria in Corte is Church of Santa Maria ad Nives(Chiesa di Santa Maria ad Nives), until 1814 called Santa Maria della Misericordia (chiesa di Santa Maria della Misericordia). Sources send us to the 14th century, it was then that the first mention of the church was made. In the middle of the 18th century the church was completely rebuilt. Since 2016, a visitor center has been operating within the walls of the church.

Literally 100 meters from the churches there is another famous and attractive attraction of Rimini - the Tiberius Bridge.

Tiberius Bridge

The Tiberius Bridge (Ponte di Tiberio), also known as the Augustus Bridge (Pons Augustus) - the oldest bridge of Rimini, is currently an architectural monument, and connects the old center of Rimini and the San Giuliano area.

Initially, construction work on the construction of the Tiberius Bridge began during the reign of Emperor Augustus and ended in 20 AD, during the reign of his successor, Emperor Tiberius Julius Caesar Augustus, after whom this ancient Roman bridge is named.

Almost immediately after the bridge of Tiberius is a small Historic quarter of San Giuliano. The San Giuliano quarter is also known as the Fellini quarter. Italian film director Federico Fellini grew up in this quarter.

In the historical part of the San Giuliano area: small squares and narrow cobbled streets, on both sides of which there are old multi-colored buildings close to each other, on the facades of which you can see drawings representing characters and places from the films of Federico Fellini. There are also several churches, a special place among which is the church of St. Giuliano the Martyr (Chiesa San Giuliano Martire), located on the street of the same name.

Sights of the western part of the old town of Rimini

There are also several interesting places on the west side of Augusta Street,

Porta Montanara

Porta Montanara is one of the gates of the city of Amirinum (now Rimini), built in the 2nd century BC.

To the gates of Montanara, from the center of the old town of Rimini, leads St. Giuseppe Garibaldi(Via Giuseppe Garibaldi), and outside the gate, on a small Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini(Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini) is a Catholic church - Parish of San Gaudenzo(Parrocchia di San Gaudenzo), built in 1856. The building was destroyed by bombing in 1944. In the post-war period, the current large church was built on the site of the former church.

Photo of the Church of San Gaudenzo

Photo of Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini and Porta Montanara

Photos of Giuseppe Garibaldi street

Church of Sant'Agostino

Church of Sant'Agostino or St. Augustine (Chiesa di Sant"Agostino), located on Cairoli Street 14. The church, which was ruled by the fathers of Augustine from the 13th century until the Napoleonic suppression, was first mentioned in 1069 as dedicated to St. John the Theologian. In 1256 year it was given to the Augustinian fathers, the then parish of San Giovanni Evangelista had pastures, lands and vineyards.

Sismondo Castle

Sismondo Castle (Castel Sismondo) - built in the 15th century, is currently one of the remaining intact. The central part of the castle served as the residence of Malateste.

Church of the Madonna della

The church or sanctuary of the Madonna della (Santuario della Madonna della Misericordia in Santa Chiara) is located near the Arch of Augustus, at the address: Vicolo Santa Chiara, 28.

Photos of Vicolo Santa Chiara street

Photo of Via Mangano near the church

Sights of the eastern part of the old town of Rimini

On the eastern side of the old city, parallel to Augusta Street, another central road runs, consisting of five streets, the most interesting of which are Via Leon Battista Alberti, Via Tempio Malatestiano and Via Luigi Tonini.

Some significant sights of Rimini are also concentrated on the streets.:

Cathedral of Rimini - Tempio Malatestiano

Tempio Malatestiano (Tempio Malatestiano) - Cathedral of Rimini, built in the middle of the XV century by L.B. Alberti as a tomb for the ruling family of Malatesta, hence the name of the temple. Officially, the cathedral is named after St. Francis, but this name is unpopular among tourists and locals.

San Francesco was originally a thirteenth-century Gothic church owned by the Franciscans. The original church had a rectangular plan, without a side chapel, with a single nave ending in three apses. Malatesta called on Alberti to transform the building and turn it into a kind of personal mausoleum for himself and his family.

The marble facade of the cathedral, decorated with a sculptural composition, immediately catches the eye and sets the temple apart from other churches and, in general, buildings located in the historical part of Rimini.

Teatini Square

Piazza Teatini or Piazzetta Teatini (Piazzetta Teatini) is a small green area outside the Cathedral of Tempio Malatestiano, where you can also see echoes of past centuries in the form of the ruins of the Church of the Fathers of Teatini (Chiesa dei Padri Teatini). The church was built between 1613 and 1629 on the site of the former church of San Giorgio Anti. The church was almost completely destroyed by bombing during World War II. Currently, only one wall of the church remains, overlooking the gardens of Piazza Teatini.

Palazzo Lettimi

Palazzo Lettimi is one of the most prestigious buildings of the Renaissance, built in the early 16th century by Carlo Maschi. At present, one can see only the remnants of the former luxury, "survivors" after the bombing during the Second World War.

Near the Lettimi Palace there is a small and seemingly inconspicuous brick church

Piazza Luigi Ferrari

Piazza Luigi Ferrari, created in 1888, is notable for the fact that it contains:

- war memorial, erected in 1926 in honor of the fallen in the First World War;

- "House of the Surgeon" or Domus Chirurgo (Domus del Chirurgo), built in the second half of the second century and then a Roman house. It was discovered in 1989 and opened to the public on December 7, 2007 as a museum. One of the most complete sets of surgical instruments from Roman times was discovered inside the building.

It is assumed that the name of the doctor who lived in this place was Eutyches, and he was a military doctor of Eastern origin. From archaeological finds: mosaics, decorations and numerous writings in Greek found during excavations, a hypothesis is put forward that Eutychius was of Greek origin.

Entrance to the house-museum is paid, an adult ticket costs 7 Euros;

On the corner of the square is St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, better known as the Intercession Church (Chiesa del Suffragio), founded in the early eighteenth century by the Jesuits.

Museum of the City of Rimini

Adjacent to the Church of St. Francis is the Museum of the City of Rimini (Museo della città di Rimini), located in a former Jesuit monastery and a former civil hospital.

The museum has several sections, among which the archeological and medieval sections deserve attention. A large area is devoted to paintings of the fourteenth century and works by Giovanni Bellini, Domenico Ghirlandaio, Guercino, Guido Cagnacci and others.

Entrance to the museum is paid, an adult ticket is 10 Euros.

In addition to those listed, in the eastern part of the old town of Rimini there are:

Roman amphitheater

The Roman amphitheater in Rimini (Anfiteatro romano di Rimini) was built in the second century AD and was used mainly for gladiator shows. As a tradition for this type of building, the amphitheater was built on the periphery of the historical center, closer to the sea, to enhance the experience of the audience.

Currently, only a few elements remain from the amphitheater.

Church of San Bartolomeo

The Church of San Bartolomeo, also known as the Church of Santi Bartolomeo e Marino or Santa Rita (Catholic Church Santi Bartolomeo And Marino - S.Rita) is a small Baroque Catholic church located near the amphitheater, closer to the arch of Augustus.

The church was founded in the 12th century on the site of an original 5th century chapel dedicated to San Marino. The church building was restored in 1865. The church houses a revered image of Santa Rita.

Ducale Square

Piazza Ducale (Piazzetta Ducale) is one of the small squares of the old part of Rimini, located near the Rimini Canal.

Streets near Piazza Ducale

Porta Galliana

Porta Galliana (Porta Galliana) - the old city gate of the thirteenth century, connecting the old city with the port area along. Previously, the gate was part of the defensive walls.

Map-scheme of the main attractions of the old town of Rimini

Hotels in the old town of Rimini

If you are a lover of history, narrow cobbled streets and an authentic atmosphere, then the old city center is the ideal accommodation option for you in Rimini. There are several hotels and apartments in the historical center:

- 3-star hotel Giulio Cesare located in the heart of the old town of Rimini. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They include air conditioning, a minibar and a bathroom with a hairdryer. Breakfast is included in the room rate.

- 4-star design hotel DuoMo. The hotel's rooms with free Wi-Fi are individually decorated with bright colors and materials such as wood and metal.

- Apartment La Casetta Con La Porta Verde with free: bike rental, Wi-Fi and washing machine. The apartments feature a seating area, a flat-screen TV with a DVD player and a kitchen with an oven.

- B&B Propilei di San Girolamo. The rooms are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom and air conditioning. Some rooms have a balcony. An Italian breakfast is served in the morning.

- 4-star Card International Hotel with fitness center and terrace, located 150 meters from Rimini train station. A buffet breakfast is served every morning.

The air-conditioned rooms at the hotel are soundproofed and equipped with an LCD TV, slippers and free Wi-Fi. There is a 24-hour bar and a front desk where bicycles can be rented.

There are many cities in the world that, having lost all political significance, live basking 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 museum city

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 frontier outpost between Rome and 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.

Honored this city with their attention and many famous personalities. 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 Adriatic coast, luxurious 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.

In little Rimini, Italy has the highest density per square kilometer of all sorts of discos and nightclubs. In addition to being a recognized administrative capital, it is also uncrowned for everyone who likes to spend time shopping.

And all this cheerful resort life takes place among numerous historical sights, acquaintance with which makes the rest in Rimini even more interesting and informative.