RIMINI Between city and seaside Introduction Rimini is

RIMINI Between city and seaside

Introduction Rimini is the main tourist resort on the Adriatic Riviera since 1843. It extends for 15 km along the coast of the Adriatic Sea with hotels, nightclubs , bathing and sports facilities.

A bit of history. . Rimini's historical and cultural level is not indifferent. In fact, it is a colony founded by the Romans in 268 BC, it was vital communication link between the north and the south of the peninsula, and on its soil Roman emperors erected monuments such as the Arch of Augustus, Tiberius' Bridge and the Amphitheatre.

A past of twothousand years. . . During the early Renaissance court of Malatesta was one of the most vibrant era , hosting the likes of Leon Battista Alberti, Piero della Francesca, Roberto Valturio , and producing works such as the Malatesta Temple. In the nineteenth century was also one of the most active cities in the revolutionary front , while during the Second World War the city was the scene of violent clashes and fierce bombardment , but also a fair partisan resistance , which earned her the honor of a golden medal at the civic value.

How to reach Rimini? PLANE Extensive network of connections from the International Airport of Rimini San Marino "Federico Fellini" and from the airports of Bologna and Milan. Info: www. riminiairport. com TRAIN The railway network connects Rimini to major domestic and European destinations. The main railway station is located in Piazzale Cesare Battisti. The station of Rimini Fiera is available only during the exibition period. Info: www. trenitalia. it AUTO Motorway A 14 Bologna - Bari - Taranto exit Rimini Sud (7 km. ) - Rimini Nord (6 km. ) Info: www. autostrade. it

Sightseeing

Historical beauties: Castel Sigismondo The first fortification system dating back to the founding of the city. Castel Sigismondo , and residence of the Malatesta fortress , was built between 1437 and 1446 by the lord of Rimini, Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta. The system of irregular polygonal Castel Sigismondo was designed to cope with the blows of guns , according to the military techniques of the period , the ramparts and towers , facing the city , they had to defend the ladies from citizenship even before the external enemies. Following the transformations between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries the fortress has survived the massive central core.

Historical beauties: Arco d'Augusto The Arch of Augustus , is the most ancient roman arch that still exists today. It was built in 27 BC both as a port city ( the medieval Porta Aurea ) and as a triumphal arch in honor of Augustus, to celebrate the restoration , which he did run , the Via Flaminia, at the point where this had ended and the beginning of the Via Emilia. The large stone arch of Istria, in a single arch , probably surmounted by a statue of the emperor driving a chariot , was isolated at the behest of Benito Mussolini with the work of 1936 and represents centuries one of the symbols of the city , enough to be included in his arms

Historical beauties: Palazzo dell'Arengo The Palace dell'Arengo main monument of the city and the seat of civil power in medieval times , today's Piazza Cavour was built in 1207. The building forms a single complex with the adjacent Palazzo del Podesta, dating from the fourteenth century and Garampi Palace (1562) , the current seat of the municipal administration.

Historical beauties: Ponte di Tiberio The Tiberius Bridge is a great monument of the Roman era , also depicted in the emblem hall. Construction of the bridge began in A. D. 14 at the behest of Augustus himself and ended the reign of Tiberius in 21 AD It consists of five arches of different sizes. Its strength is due to an ingenious system of arches and the layer of gravel , removed, has jeopardized its stability. It is one of the most important Roman bridges and best preserved in the world. During the Second World War, was bombed several times and had to support the passage of tanks. Today it is still used by cars.

Historical beauties: Tempio Malatestiano It is an intense love story that tells the Malatesta Temple (1450) , a masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance. Love is the one between Sigismund and his young lover later became his wife. Sigismund did make this work with the idea that it should become a mausoleum for himself and his wife. With the facade of marble , signed by a giant in the history of architecture, Leon Battista Alberti, the Malatesta Temple contains a series of chapels and treasures : a crucifix by Giotto, a fresco by Piero della Francesca. The peculiarity of the Malatesta Temple is that for the first time , in full Renaissance philosophy , not celebrated only God, but rather a man , Sigismund. His dream , the project was never completed.

Historical beauties: la Domus del chirurgo The Surgeon's House is an important archaeological find quite exceptional : the richest array of surgical Roman world known to us. He returned to work tools of a surgeon who operated within a dwelling of Ariminum of the third century , designed in part to the exercise of the medical profession and the pharmaceutical industry. The structure fits into the urban space by integrating into the garden of Piazza Ferrari As luck would have it the Domus lies right next to the museum, which is an integral part of completing the route.

Historical beauties: Museo della Città In the 18 century it was Jesuit College , the Museum of the City collects the past of Rimini. There are works of art gallery with paintings, sculptures and ceramics, tapestries and jewelry, the imposing fresco of the Last Judgement. The inner courtyard is home to the Roman Lapidary. A permanent space is dedicated to René Gruau , an artist from Rimini who for over 70 years has worked in the field of fashion illustration.

Historical beauties: Piazza Cavour is the political and administrative center of the city. Since the Middle Ages it became the most important square , thanks to its greater proximity to the port , and especially thanks to the presence of the public fountain , the municipal buildings , the cathedral and the castle. On the square facing the Garampi Palace , the Palace dell'Arengo , the Palazzo del Podesta, the Municipal Theatre and the Fish. In the center is the monument to Pope Paul V and the Fontana della Pigna. The square took on the current configuration after the construction of the Municipal Theatre , built on the site of the building of the furnaces , and the restoration of municipal buildings , executed between 1917 and 1925.

Historical beauties: Piazza Tre Martiri Three Martyrs Square , the commercial center of the city, opens onto the ancient Roman forum. Entitled in the modern age of Julius Caesar , assumed its present name in 1945 in memory of three martyrs executed partisans here in August 1944. On the square, the only entirely arcades in Rimini , overlooking the clock tower and the church of Minims of St. Francis of Paola ; isolated rise of Julius Caesar 's Column and the shrine of St. Anthony of Padua. Two excavations , one inside the square and one in Via Quattro Novembre , allow you to see the original flooring of the Roman forum , whose floor level lies at a level lower than the current one.

Historical beauties: The main streets Corso d'Augusto is historically the most important and prestigious street of the city ( in the Renaissance and the modern era called the "royal road "). Via Principe Amedeo, major growth area of the seaside town , was opened nel 1843 to connect the historic city of Bath to the new plant Privileged ; beginning of the avenue stands the skyscraper , built in 1958 -1960 and 100 m high.

How to have fun The old fish market and the places of amusement There are two beating hearts of the nightlife' in Rimini that, depending on the seasons, light up the night life : the harbor area and the Marina center , with street bars and clubs on the beach , and the squares and streets of the old town behind the ' Old Fish ' , every evening thousands of young people for a drink , a snack, a concert , an encounter. The beam of the old fish market is given by the perfect combination of charm and history of the meeting point of the trend : wine cellars , pubs, restaurants , outdoor tables, lights candles. The area of the Old Fish Market , in the heart of the historic center , is a bit ' the Montmartre of Rimini.

Rimini SEASIDE

Marina Centre It is the soul of the Rimini beach. Marina Centre was established in 1843. It was during that summer that some opened the first bathhouse. Summer after summer , more and more holidaymakers from the middle class began to spend long weeks in Rimini. In 1872 it was also built the Kursaal with its waltz and Charleston under the stars. Rimini had really become a trendy place. Marina Centre should be seen in at least two stages: in the morning when life gets back into gear and guests from the Grand Hotel across the avenue to go down to the beach and the sunset when the vessel returns to port followed by a flock of seagulls.

Living the beach Rimini on the beach you live day and night. It begins at dawn walks on the shoreline. It ends up in the night after dinner walk barefoot on the sand. The concept is that everything is being done at the beach. Yoga classes , courses in embroidery , sand castle competitions , seminars flatbread. You can practice any kind of sport.

Events Shows and events of the first floor are held in Rimini in the year. Rimini Fiera trade fair is the media company and the city of Rimini. It oversees four districts cost (Travel & Tourism, Technology & Environment, Entertainment & Leisure and Hotel & Food Industry ) events with high specialization (35 annual and biennial , 11 of which are classified as international and for the most part organized directly ).

Home to national and international congresses , the city hosts the Meeting for Friendship among Peoples and the International Day of study " Pio Manzu , " under which are held speeches , exhibitions and meetings on current affairs , society and politics. Throughout the year we have scheduled music festivals - the most famous of which is the Malatesta Music Festival concerts, sporting events ( Paganello ) , cultural (Festival of the ancient world , the International Piano Festival " City of Rimini " ) and mundane including particular importance was the Pink Night , which is celebrated at the same time along the entire coast of Emilia -Romagna.

Rimini' s big cinema: FEDERICO FELLINI It is the fantasy world of Federico Fellini. In the films of the director ( born January 20, 1920 in Rimini ) Rimini the past recurs again and again the piazzas Cavour and Three Martyrs of those who become Amarcord ( " I remember " in the local dialect ), the film Fulgor in the Course that lives in Rome and Amarcord , the beach with cabins of the "City of Women" , porches and benches Vitelloni , the Grand Hotel.

The neighbourhoods The Adriatic coast is the area with the highest density in Europe of theme parks. Some people come just for a weekend in Italy in Miniature , Aquafan or overseas , or the Aquarium Le Navi. In Rimini is also the only park in Italy suitable for small childrens named Fiabilandia. There are 40 vintage planes in the aviation theme park.