Rimini, the popular coastal town on the Adriatic, is famed for its 15-kilometer-long sandy beach, a destination for sunseekers since the first bathing house opened in 1873. But beyond the shoreline, the city holds a surprising wealth of history. Strolling through the historic center, you’ll encounter ancient Roman landmarks like the Arch of Augustus and the iconic Tiberius Bridge. The city, where Julius Caesar made history after crossing the Rubicon, developed into a cultural center under the rule of the Malatesta family in the 15th century and now hosts numerous medieval buildings as well as the Federico Fellini Museum, dedicated to the famous filmmaker.
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Beaches of Rimini
Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Arch of Augustus
Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
As the oldest surviving triumphal arch in Rome, the Arco di Augusto has stood since 27 BC at the end of the historic Via Flaminia, which once connected Rome to Rimini. Made from Nabresina travertine, the arch was erected in honor of Emperor Augustus and adorned the main gate of the city for centuries before being uncovered in the 1930s.
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Malatestiano Temple
Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
In the Tempio Malatestiano, the current cathedral of Rimini, Christian and ancient elements blend into a unique Renaissance structure. What began as a modest chapel in the 9th century was transformed into an ambitious prestige project starting in 1447 under Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, with artists like Leon Battista Alberti and Agostino di Duccio leaving their lasting mark.
Italia in Miniatura
Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
In the northern Italian city of Rimini, you can experience the extraordinary theme park "Italia in Miniatura," where you can admire over 270 scale models of the most important Italian buildings. Founded in 1970 by Ivo Rambaldi, the park now covers 85,000 square meters and is surrounded by 5,000 real miniature trees that integrate the models into a lifelike landscape.
Federico Fellini Park
Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Parco XXV Aprile
Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Ruota Ferry Wheel
Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Marina of Rimini
Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Castel Sismondo
Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
In the heart of Rimini, the impressive Castel Sismondo rises, a remarkable fortress from the 15th century, built by Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta between 1437 and 1454 as a symbol of his power.
Fiabilandia
Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
In the coastal town of Rimini, you can find Fiabilandia, one of the oldest amusement parks in Italy, which has been offering family fun on 150,000 square meters since it opened in 1965. The park is divided into four themed areas - Western, Eastern, Medieval, and a magical village - and is open from March to November.
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