We are looking at the sights. A rich vacation in Rimini - and run around the whole city, and lie on the beach! In addition to those listed, in the eastern part of the old town of Rimini there are

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", this 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 valley of the Marrequia River to the town pennabilli, famous for its picturesque views, the ruins of the two fortresses of 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 most of the 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 ancient times, there was a large seaport in Klass (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 in one 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 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 if you get 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

1. The population is 146.6 thousand people.
2. The area is 134 square kilometers.
3. The language is Italian.
4. Currency - euro.
5. Visa - Schengen.
6. Time - Central European UTC +1, summer +2.
7. 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.

Did you successfully wait out the three-day acclimatization period on the beach? Have you tried breakfast at the hotel and cocktails on the coast? Did you meet the family next door? Shaking off your usual worries about your mid-year report and a three-course meal? Then it's time to get to know Rimini from its non-beach side. Believe it or not, there is one.

This city is full of attractions, shops, parks and other delights. Walks in Rimini will be remembered by both children and adults, it is important to think over the route here.

This is what we will do: we will choose what to watch and find out what transport to get to these marvelous beauties.

Program - minimum for a tourist in Rimini

But you won’t be able to feel like a little Italian: during the season, Russian is heard everywhere. In Moscow, this confuses few people, but in Rimini it causes bewilderment.

Would you like to quibble? You will find reasons. Do you want to admire? Rimini will provide you with tiramisu and 99 other possibilities. Excellent, by the way, tiramisu.

Tina Krainichenko

Rimini is known as an inexpensive resort on the Adriatic. The city stretches along the sea for 16 km, along with its wide sandy beaches. The weather in Rimini in winter (I was once in February, another in January) feels like we have in early April.

Fresh, sunny, smells like the sea. Somewhere +7- +12. Went in an autumn jacket, without a hat. Although, of course, before the trip you need to look at the temperature for specific dates.

Summer sightseeing tours with rest are built in such a way that the first week a person intensively absorbs the cultural heritage of Italy, and the second one lies on the beach and comprehends what he saw.

In winter, the beach is excluded. It remains to occupy yourself with a tour of Rimini and the surrounding area. Impressions from Rome-Florence-Venice have to make room a little and give place to a flock of "kids": San Marino, Gradara, San Leo, Faenza, Cesena, as well as a couple of "heavyweights": Bologna and Ravenna.

However, to begin with, let's look around in Rimini itself.

Beaches

First of all, every person who comes from the north goes to the sea.

And discovers that life on the beach is in full swing in winter. You can’t swim, but there are a lot of people walking - with dogs, and just like that, and runners, singles and companies. The ferris wheel is spinning, although it is very fresh, and there is probably also wind at the top.

In the area of ​​the Ferris wheel, a channel departs from the sea (the oxbow Marecchia), filled with yachts and boats.

Canal - oxbow river Marecchia

Two friends met

Historic center of Rimini and its sights

Map of Rimini with attractions

If you walk along the canal, then first you come across the ruins of the city gates Porta Galliana(or Arches of Francesca), built in 1200 to connect the city with the port. In the 16th century the gate was closed and subsequently rebuilt into a tower Cavalieri.

Note how the gate has grown into the ground (or the level of the embankment has been raised)

We go further and run into the most famous bridge of Rimini - tiberius bridge. It was built from 14 to 21 AD. e. (You can say, during the life of Jesus). Impressive stone structure lined with ancient marble.

Tiberius Bridge

And cars still drive on it.

The oxbow ends right after the bridge. Now the Marecchia River runs a little to the north.

And we turn from the bridge of Tiberius to the city center. Along the line: the bridge of Tiberius - the arch of Augustus - one of the main streets, the cardus maximus, was located in the ancient Ariminum.

From Rome to Ariminum was laid flamini road. A traveler arriving from Rome entered Ariminum along the Via Flaminius through arch of august.

Arch of Augustus

And almost immediately (after 300 meters) I found myself on the forum.

Now on the site of the ancient forum is Tre Martire square(Three martyrs). The name is recent, in memory of the partisans executed on this square in 1944.

Tre Martire Square is one of the most attractive in Rimini. In addition, in early January, it was decorated with a Christmas tree, a Christmas market unfolded there, and in the evenings the public walked, musicians played.

Evening festivities on Tre Martyr

The most notable buildings on Tre Martyr are - Church of Saint Anthony and a 16th century clock tower.

Church of San Antonio

Clock tower

Christmas market, first visitors

Immortalized on the square Julius Caesar at one of the most important moments of your life. "The die is cast," he told his legionaries. “I will cross the Rubicon.”

River Rubicon, by the way, is located a few kilometers north of Rimini.

In the forums of ancient Roman cities, two main streets crossed: the cardus maximus and the decumanus. Cardus was laid from north to south, decumanus - from east to west.

We have already passed along the “cardus maximus” (from the bridge of Tiberius to the arch of Augustus). Let's go through the "decumanus". The eastern part of it is called the 4th of November Via, and the western part is called Via Garibaldi.

Remains of an ancient Roman road

Going to the left into the courtyard, you can see the remains of an ancient church.

We take a few more steps and find ourselves near the main church of Rimini - Temple of Malatesta, or Churches of San Francesco. It was built by Leon Battista Alberti by order of Sigismondo Malatesta, who is buried here with his wife Isotta.

The temple is unfinished, the dome was not erected, the facade was not finished. Nevertheless, the temple of Malatesta in Rimini is considered one of the significant buildings of the Renaissance.

tourist train

Temple of Malatesta

Frescoes preserved in the church Pietro della Francesco and crucifixion Giotto.

Fresco by Pietro della Francesca: Sigismondo Malatesta kneeling before Saint Sigismund

If Piazza Tre Martire is the main square of the ancient city, then the main city square in the Middle Ages becomes Piazza Cavour (formerly Piazza Comune).

Piazza Cavour at night

The square is decorated with three palaces lined up in one row. Two of them look like medieval fortresses: Palace of Arengo 13th century and Palace of the Podesta 14th century (I advise you to go around the palaces, there is a small square behind them).

On the other hand, the Podesta and Arengo palaces look even more militant.

In the 16th century, next to Arengo was built Palazzo Garampi. It differs in style from its neighbors. Now Palazzo Garampi is the mayor's office, and Arengo is the municipality.

The building of the theater closes the Cavour square. It was opened in 1857. The first work performed within its walls was Verdi's opera Harold.

In early January, a competition of nativity scenes (presepio) was held at Palazzo Podestà. Nativity scenes from various countries were presented. We also took part in the voting for the best nativity scene: when you enter the palazzo, you are given a piece of paper on which you then have to write the number of the nativity scene you like.

Nativity scene from Ukraine

But this nativity scene was made in Afghanistan

In the center of Place Cavour - piña fountain, or Cone, and a monument to a local native, Pope Paul 5th.

Fountain Cone

Opposite the palaces Fish market 18th century, with stone counters that have been preserved since then, on which they butchered fish.

Church of San Augusto

Passing behind the theater, we find ourselves on a vast Malatesta Square in front of the castle. In the castle during our stay there was a temporary exhibition "Castles of Malatesta" (ticket 2 euros).

Castle of Sigismondo Malatesta

Near Malatesta castle a fragment of the city walls has been preserved.

If, standing with your back to the castle and facing the palaces on Piazza Cavour, go along the leftmost street, then soon you will find yourself in another remarkable Piazza of Rimini - Piazza Ferrari.

Piazza Ferrari

Most of it is occupied by the so-called. " surgeon's house» - an archaeological area above an antique villa of the 2nd century with mosaics. Entrance ticket - 6 euros.

"Surgeon's House"

Mosaics in the villa

The price also includes a visit city ​​museum, which is located right there, in the building of the former Jesuit College. I highly recommend visiting the museum - there are a lot of interesting things, including some of the mosaics from the "House of the Surgeon", and medical instruments, as well as sculpture, paintings, frescoes.

Entrance to the City Museum (Museo Civico) - on the left behind the church

Mosaics from the Surgeon's House

Christ and four angels. G. Bellini

stone lace

Mary and the Apostle John, Giovanni Francesco da Rimini

Dishes from Faenza

Flemish tapestries

Model of the city theater, at the opening of which was attended by G. Verdi

In general, the museum is wonderful, if possible, be sure to visit.

All the sights of Rimini are located compactly, there are not many of them, and one day is enough to explore them.

These are the windows with gates that come across in the historical center of Rimini

Modern Rimini

Most city buildings are monotonous and not pleasing to the eye, but the same can be said about many resort towns, consisting mainly of impersonal hotels. The flat relief also adds monotony - a strip of sandy beaches monotonously stretches to the horizon.

However, there are also interesting villas here. For some reason, the prettiest houses we've seen belonged to doctors. So, on the forecourt square, the house of the gynecologist attracts attention.

The psychotherapist's house is simpler, but also quite representative. And most of all we liked the dentist's villa - downright a castle.

Here is a nice house too.

Rimini is also known for being the birthplace of Federico Fellini. The city has Fellini park.

Fellini Park

The predominant type of vegetation in Rimini is the pine.

On Veneto street

City transport and shops

Along the coast in a southeasterly direction (towards Miramare and Riccione) bus number 11, its stops are numbered. In the other direction, bus number 4 runs along the sea, which reaches the Torre Pedrera stop (this is the last stop in Rimini), and then its route bifurcates. Part of the buses goes along the sea - to the resort town of San Mauro al Mare (which just stands on the Rubicon River), and the other part goes to the godforsaken town of Canyon. We drove there by mistake once (and wanted to drive along the sea to the Rubicon). And, in general, how much we drove, we didn’t see anything interesting. Coastal Rimini is a rather dull sight.

A few more words about shops. There are a sufficient number of grocery stores, both small and supermarkets, in Rimini. So, 20 minutes from our hotel was "Billa", closer - smaller shops. Fruit breaks - at every step. Oranges were sold for 60 cents.

I was surprised by the presence of large bookstores, which, moreover, were always filled with visitors. In addition to colorful read-through reading on the shelves, there were world classics, primarily Italians: Dante, Boccaccio, etc. Like an old acquaintance, they rejoiced at Marx's Capital. Yes, and the book looked much more cheerful than ours on political economy.

Russian writers were also represented in full. Moreover, if Bulgakov, Chekhov, Leskov were written on the covers with a name and patronymic, then on the books of Leo Tolstoy, “Tolstoi” was succinctly written.

And some figures of Russian literature appeared before us in a completely unexpected capacity. How do you like this father Goriot?

This concludes my story about Rimini, about the sights in the historical center and about Rimini as a resort town.

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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 from tourists and tips for visiting this Italian city on your own.

Cavour Square

Palace of the Medieval Assembly, majestic brick building of the 13th century on 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. Previously, the City Assembly held meetings in the Palace, where the affairs 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 cellars you can still see a stone on which malicious debtors were flogged.

Other buildings in the ensemble - Warden's Palace and the Palace of the Commons. In addition to them, there are no less noticeable and significant architectural buildings on the square, the time of construction of which dates back to the middle of the 18th century: the Fish Market and the Public Theater (Teatro Communale).

The central place on the square is reserved Pigna fountain (in translation it sounds like “cone”), 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 in it is clean and drinkable.

• The address: Piazza Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour
• Working hours: during the whole day.
• Ticket price: for free.

Temple of Malatesta

This church building, erected during the late Middle Ages, has another official name - Church of San Francesco. The ancient building in the Franciscan Gothic style in the 15th century was supposed to become the mausoleum of the ruler Sigismundo Pandolfo (nickname Malatesta) and his wife Isotta.

The project of the church did not arouse approval from the clergy, since the building did not comply with the canons of Christianity: as planned, it should not even have crosses. 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 the banal lack of money. The temple has not yet been completed.: the central facade is not finished 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, the remains of Malatesta himself lie. The attraction of the Temple is also a large work "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: from Monday to Saturday from 8 to 19 hours (break from 13.00 to 15.00).
• Ticket price A: Admission is completely free.

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Arch of Augustus

This nondescript building 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 stated in the inscription on the attic, 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 Emperor Augustus, who adorned the arch, driving four horses (it was destroyed during an earthquake), small turrets appeared, 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 gates of the city, and 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 price: for free.

"Italy in miniature"

Is it possible to see in one day all famous italian landmarks? Can! And for this it is not at all necessary to purchase a plane ticket or. It is enough just to visit the entertainment complex called "Italy in Miniature".

270 copies of world-famous architectural monuments made in 1:25 scale. Here you can admire or St. Peter's Cathedral, 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 water pearl of Italy- Venice. On the artificially created Grand Canal, you can take a boat trip.

By the way, on the territory of the complex are presented attractions not only in Italy, but also in a number of other countries of the world: The Eiffel Tower, Belvedere Palace, snowy Alpine resorts or Buckingham Palace amaze with precision.

You can move around the park either on foot or on a miniature train that circles the entire territory with a guided tour parka. In addition to visiting the mini-sights in the park, you can ride all kinds of rides, have a bite to eat in cafes and eateries (the average bill is 10-14 euros).

• The address: Via Popilia, 239.
• Telephone: +39 541736736
• Working hours: the park opens at 9 am, and the closing time is determined by sunset.
• Ticket price: 20 euros for adults, 16 euros for children.

Children whose height does not exceed 1 meter can enter the park free of charge.

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Fiabilandia amusement park

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 are entertainments for both children and adults.

Fiabilandia has something to surprise its visitors. Translated from Italian "Fiabilandia" - Dreamland, so the young guests of the park will be able to feel like heroes of fairy tales at various thematic sites. The entertainment complex is divided into 4 thematic zones:

• Middle Ages. Children will be able to visit Merlin's magical castle, attend magical workshops and feel like a real wizard;
• Lake of dreams and Chinese labyrinth. The magic of the East will give real miracles.
• Visiting Peter Pan. Young visitors will be able to get on a real pirate ship and go through breathtaking adventures on the ship.
• Wild West and a real Indian village.

30 exciting rides designed for children of all ages. Adult visitors 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 am to 5 pm (during the high season, the opening hours of the park are extended until 11 pm).
• Ticket price: 23 euros for adults, 20 - for pensioners (upon presentation of a document), from 6 to 16 euros for children (depending on age). The cost of group excursions is from 16 to 20 euros.
• How to get there: from the railway station of Rimini to the park there is bus number 9 (stop "Fabialandia"), and from the center of Rimini to the amusement park can be reached by 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 (whereas all others were turned into ruins).

The bridge has glorified itself over the centuries by the fact that it was here that Julius Caesar took historic decision to cross the Rubicon on a trip to Rome. In honor of this event, a memorial sign was erected, near which tourists take pictures with pleasure.

The bridge, which is a little 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, you can find a goat footprint in a couple of places on the railing. Because of this mark people nicknamed the bridge of Tiberius "Devil's bridge".

In fact, this mark came from a fastening tool, but the people of Rimini preferred a more mysterious explanation. And also the bridge of Tiberius connects the lovers. There is such a belief - if you walk along 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 at any time.
• Price: for free.