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. Fellini's name is also worn international Airport(8 km from the center of Rimini) and a park. The park is located in central area 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 located in famous park Italy in miniature. 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 great 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 shops.

The historic center of Rimini, also known as Old city Rimini, 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 central squares the historical 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. On one side of the square there are shops, cafes and an old fish market, and on the other side there are lined up historical Buildings belonging to different eras, the construction of which was carried out from the 13th to the 19th century.

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 resource drinking water 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) is the most old bridge Rimini, now an architectural monument, connects the old center of Rimini and the area of ​​San Giuliano.

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 San Giuliano area. 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 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. AT historical center There are several hotels and apartments:

- 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 railway station Rimini. 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.

Since the 19th century, the center of the Emilia-Romagna region, the city of Rimini, has been known as a resort on the Adriatic coast, equally attractive for both Italians and tourists from other countries. European countries. Its history dates back to pre-Roman times, although the official date of foundation is 268 BC.

Many people were born in the Emilia-Romagna region famous people that glorified Italy throughout the world - tenor Luciano Pavarotti, director Federico Fellini, designer Alberta Feretti and the incomparable composer Giuseppe Verdi. In Rimini preserved historical heritage different eras. Today, tourists can admire the Roman arch of Emperor Augustus, the Palazzo Cavour Square and the works of art of the city museum.

And yet Rimini is, above all, a magnificent sea, well-maintained beaches and unforgettable vacation on the Adriatic coast. The local tourist infrastructure began to develop decades ago, so the quality of service has long been kept at a high level.

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What to see and where to go in Rimini?

The most interesting and Beautiful places for walks. Photos and a short description.

1. Borgo San Giuliano

For many centuries, Borgo San Giuliano was just a dysfunctional suburb of Rimini. Since this area has become one of the favorite places of director Federico Fellini, its streets and squares have changed markedly. After the death of the great master of Italian cinema, the houses were painted with colorful frescoes, the balconies were decorated with flowers, and many buildings were restored. Borgo San Giuliano has developed into a fashionable area with an appropriate atmosphere and real estate prices.

2. Place Cavour

One of the central squares of Rimini, recognized Cultural Center cities. Around the square are the main architectural attractions - medieval palazzo and the city theater. On the piazza itself, there is a fountain made of white marble of the 16th century and a monument to Pope Paul V dating back to the 17th century. Near the square there is a market where fish and seafood have been sold for over two hundred years.

3. Tre Martiri Square

The square arose at the intersection of three Roman roads in the 2nd century BC. In those distant times, Rimini was called Ariminum. The modern name "Tre Martini" (which means "three martyrs") was given to the place in 1944 in honor of three Italian partisans who opposed the Nazi regime of Mussolini and were hanged here in front of the inhabitants of the city. Tre Martini has several architectural monuments XVI century.

4. Arch of Emperor Augustus

The building is the oldest Roman arch in Italy. It was erected in the 1st century BC. In the Middle Ages, the arch served as part of the city gates, which reliably guarded the approaches to Rimini from the south, and was built into a powerful fortress wall. In the upper part of the building, a Latin inscription has been preserved, informing that the Senate and the Roman people dedicate this arch to Emperor Octavian Augustus.

5. Tiberius Bridge

The bridge was built in the 1st century. In the 6th century, it suffered significant damage during the invasion of the Goths and was restored only in 1680. The bridge is open to both pedestrians and vehicles. Among the inhabitants of the city, the unofficial name "Devil's Bridge" is widespread, since according to local legend, the design survived two millennia solely thanks to the help of Satan.

6. Sismondo Castle

A powerful fortress of the XV century, erected under the ruler of Rimini Sigismondo (Sismondo) Pandolf Malatesta. The castle served as his residence and at the same time defended against popular uprisings. In the 19th century, the building was turned into a barracks to house the carabinieri. A few years later, the outer walls of the fortress were demolished. Nowadays, the premises of the castle are used for various cultural events.

7. Tempio Malatestiano

The Cathedral of Rimini, built in the 15th century according to the project of L. Alberti, a scientist, architect and humanist of the Renaissance. The very first church on the site of the temple was built in the 9th century. In the 13th century, it was replaced by the Gothic church of the Franciscan Order, which was reconstructed by order of the ruler Sigismondo Pandolfe. At the beginning of the 19th century, French troops destroyed the nearby Franciscan monastery, the temple itself was consecrated again as a city cathedral.

8. "House of the surgeon"

Archaeological complex consisting of several cultural layers, the earliest of which is more than two thousand years old. In the II-I centuries BC, there was a two-story residential building that existed until the fire of the III century. Also on the territory of the ancient Roman ruins, later buildings dating back to the Early Middle Ages and the 16th-18th centuries were discovered. The "House of the Surgeon" got its name because of the set of surgical instruments found in its depths.

9. Rimini City Museum

The museum's collection occupies the building of a former Jesuit monastery in the middle of the 18th century. It is housed in forty galleries, where several hundred artifacts related to the history of Rimini are kept, belonging to different time periods. The exposition is located on three floors. On the first one there are ancient artifacts, on the second and third there are paintings, frescoes, sculptures, ceramics and other items created in the XIV-XIX centuries.

10. National Motorcycle Museum

The museum's collection consists of more than two hundred motorcycles of Italian and foreign brands. There are both the very first specimens that appeared at the dawn of the motor industry, as well as modern devices. Every month, the museum hosts a meeting-exhibition where fans of "iron horses" can put their motorcycles up for sale or exchange them with each other. The exposition was founded in 1993 by a group of enthusiasts.

11. Italy in Miniature Park

The park was created in 1970 on the initiative of I. Rimbaldi, one of the city's businessmen. He was inspired by similar places that already existed in other countries and decided to create something similar in his homeland. In the miniature park of Rimini, tourists will be able to see all the iconic sights of Italy and some European countries. There is also an amusement park dedicated to the achievements of science.

12. Fiabilandia Amusement Park

Fiabilandia is located in the outskirts of Rimini and is one of the oldest theme parks in Italy (its opening took place in 1965). There are several dozen attractions, many playgrounds, restaurants and recreation areas. Visitors can swim on a pirate ship, swim in the "Dream Lake" or go on an exciting excursion to the "Merlin the Magician's Castle".

13. Federico Fellini Park

The famous F. Fellini is a native of Rimini. The city park near the embankment, named after him, is one of the favorite vacation spots for tourists. Festivals, sports competitions and children's parties are held here. The park is decorated with the sculptural group "Fountain of the Four Horses", created in 1928 by master F. Fabbri. During World War II the fountain was destroyed. Restoration took place only in 1983.

14. Rimini Ferris Wheel

The Ferris wheel is located in the port area. From its highest point (60 meters) in clear weather, you can see San Marino. While riding the wheel, the passenger opens scenic view the streets of Rimini, the Adriatic coast and the green hills of Emilia-Romagna. One ticket is allowed to make three full circles. This time is just enough to enjoy the beauty of the landscapes.

15. Beaches of Rimini

Rimini is famous resort Adriatic, which is very popular with European tourists. Coastline with beaches stretches for 15 km, it is divided into several zones, each of which consists of dozens of beaches. All of them are numbered from 1 to 150. Each beach has sun loungers and umbrellas of its own colors, so in season the Rimini coast looks very festive and elegant.

The bridge is connected to several interesting legends. During the Second World War, during the retreat, the Germans wanted to blow up the bridge and mined it. There is a legend that the bridge of Tiberius was so strong that it did not collapse from the explosion. This version has been refuted, it’s just that the German officers did not follow the order of the high command, especially since there was no strategic sense in this.

There are many bridges in Europe, which in one way or another in the Middle Ages were associated with Lucifer, each has its own legend.

Another building from era ancient rome is the Arch of Augustus. This is the oldest Roman arch that has survived to this day. For a long time it was considered a triumphal arch, built in honor of some famous victory, but this version was refuted.

This building is 2041. In Roman times, the arch served as a gate, but the passage was free, and there were no wooden gates. In those days, there was no talk of any threat to the cities in Italy, the Roman Empire was strong. Later, the arch fit into the city walls and the gates were nevertheless hung. Parts of the wall you can see in the photo on both sides of the arch.

The walls were demolished during the reign of Mussolini, but the arch was not touched, since it was recognized historical monument. The arch is depicted on the coat of arms of the city. In Roman times, it looked different even because of the statue, which was at the very top. There are many versions about the statue, the most popular one says that it was a gilded bronze statue of Emperor Augustus himself.

The following sights of Rimini date back to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

Inside there is an art gallery, several Renaissance frescoes, a large assembly hall, which can be called the “bastion of democracy”. In the building, the people of the city made decisions by voting. In the hall there is a fresco “The Last Judgment”, of course, not, but another. All this can be seen with your own eyes.

Temple of Malatesta is an cathedral Archbishop of Ravenna-Cervia. This is the center of religion not only in the province of Rimini, but also in several neighboring regions. Recall that the church territorial division in Italy differs from the administrative one.

The Malatesta temple is very interesting inside. Here you can see beautiful bas-reliefs and frescoes, many stories are not even biblical. This fact, at one time, greatly quarreled Sigismund Malafest with the Pope, which ultimately led to his defeat and loss of power.

If you are religious then you should definitely visit Church of San Nicolò in the port of Rimini. An important relic is stored here - the humerus of the left hand of St. Nicholas the Pleasant.

Bishop Gulto was from Germany, and he secretly removed one of the bones, wanting to place it in his monastery in his homeland. On the way, his ship stopped in Rimini, but could no longer sail from the port. A storm broke out and threw his ship back to shore three times.

The bishop realized that this was the will from above, returned to the shore and took the relic to the first church he came across. The temple was renamed in honor of the relics. The bone is stored in a silver casket in the church, the photo of which you see above.

Other interesting places in Rimini:

	Sigismund's castle belonged to a representative of the Maletest family, we have already mentioned it in our article above. The majestic defensive structure is a symbol of the power of the Maletest family in Romagna. Unfortunately, there were almost no interior items left inside; after the fall of Maletest, all their property was looted, and the castle became an exclusively military structure.
	A very interesting place is called the "surgeon's house". This house is named so not by chance. The largest collection of ancient surgical instruments was found inside. At first it was believed that it was the home of a wealthy citizen, but now the version is more popular that it was the headquarters of the Roman legion stationed in Rimini.
	Cavour Square is the main square of the city, located near the port. It was the venue for all important events in the city. On the square is the Garampi Palace, which now houses the city administration. The statue depicts Pope Paul V. Nearby is the Municipal Fountain of Pigna Affairs.
	The Square of the Three Martyrs is located on the site of the former Roman Forum. Since ancient times it has been the central market square of the city of Rimini. The square got its name after the Second World War in honor of three Italian partisans who were killed on this site by the Germans in 1944.
	Corso de Augusto is the main shopping street, it can be called "Arbat in Rimini". There are many shops, although the prices are not the lowest. If you came here specifically for cheap shopping, then, of course, you should choose a more modest place. Recommended for those who like to just go shopping.

Below is a map with the main attractions of Rimini. Click on it to enlarge the image in full screen.

As you will notice, all the main attractions of Rimini are located in the city center close to each other. If you do not stop for a long time near each interesting place, then all of them can be bypassed in one day, which, of course, we do not recommend. In two or three days you can see everything and not rush anywhere.

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Rimini is known as 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 excursion tours with rest are built in such a way that the first week a person intensively absorbs cultural heritage Italy, and the second - 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 we are near main church 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 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 are 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 the most different countries. 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» — archaeological area above antique villa 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 predominantly of impersonal hotels. Uniformity is also added by the flat relief - a strip sandy beaches stretches monotonously 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 (toward 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 buses are coming 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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