Rimini - Rimini visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Rimini' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Emilia Romagna.

Rimini is one of the most famous seaside resorts in Europe. It lies on the Adriatic coast, between Marecchia and Ausa Rivers within Emilia Romagna in Italy. Fronted by 15km of sandy beach, Rimini contains over 1,000 hotels and thousands of bars, restaurants and discos. The city has a long and rich history evidenced by the ancient Roman and Renaissance monuments found there. In 1843 the first bathing establishment and Kursaal were built, beginning Rimini's promotion as a tourist destination.

Rimini was founded in 268BC by the Romans, who left behind the likes of Arch of Augustus and the Tiberius Bridge. It prospered under the House of Malatesta during the Renaissance period, drawing famous artists like Leonardo da Vinci who decorated some of the buildings. The city was badly damaged by bombing during WWII, but has since recovered strongly and is now one of the most important conference and events venues in Italy.

Rimini - Sights and Tourist Attractions

Aside from the obvious attractions of the beaches, restaurants and clubs, there is plenty more of Rimini to explore for the interested visitor. Some of the top sights and attractions include:

• Tempio Malatestiano (St Francis Cathedral) - 13th century former Gothic church commissioned by Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta.
• Arch of Augustus (Arco di Augusto) - nearly 10m high and 8.5m wide, this arch was built in 27 BC and restored in the 18th century.
• Tiberius Bridge - bridge over the Marecchia River, then known as Ariminus, built between 14-21 AD.
• Church of San Giuliano Martire - church dedicated to the saint housing a massive picture of his martyrdom painted by Paul Veronese (1588) and others by Bittino da Faenza.
• Roman Amphitheater - dating from the 2nd century built on the ancient shoreline, measuring 117.7 x 88m and capable of holding up to 15,000 people.
• Castel Sismondo (Rocca Malatestiana of Sigismondo Pandolfo) - 15th century castle palace originally standing outside the city limits, now used for various exhibitions.
• Palazzo dell'Arengo e del Podestà - 13th century palace building modified in the 14th and 16th centuries.
• Teatro Galli - theatre and opera house that opened in 1857 but badly damaged (now in ruins) during WWII.
• San Giovanni Battista Church - 12th century church with a single nave and lavish 18th century stucco decorations.
• Rimini Town Hall - housing a small exhibition gallery with works by Perin del Vaga, Ghirlandajo, Bellini, Benedetto Coda, Tintoretto and Agostino di Duccio.
• San Fortunato Church - built in 1418 this church houses the Adoration of the Magi (1547) by Giorgio Vasari.
• Cathedral of Santa Colomba - 12th century church built on the site of a former temple to Hercules but mostly destroyed by earthquake in 1672 except for the still intact bell tower.
• Piazza Ferrari Gardens - popular meeting spot during the summer, the park also contains the remains of a house dating from Roman times.
• Museo delle Grazie - located on Covignano hill containing a range of artefacts from all over the world, mostly collected in the last 50 years.
• Madonna della Misericordia - found close to Augustus Arch, this church has a fine neo-classical nave and contains a famous picture of Mary by Giuseppe Soleri contained in a silver frame embossed with gems.
• Museo del Territorio - museum showing the history of area from pre-Roman times onwards.

Rimini Tourist Information Centre
Rimini Reservation Srl - Informazioni Turistichje E Prenotazioni Alberghiere‎
Parco Federico Fellini, 3
47921 Rimini,
Italy
Phone: 0541 53585
Email: info@riminireservation.it
Web: riminireservation.it‎

Rimini TIC - Visit Rimini
Via Baronzio, 27,
47900 Rimini,
Italy
Phone: +39 328 752 5007
Web: visit-rimini.com/

Flight: Miramare Airport, Rimini
Train: Rimini Station
Road: Rinimi is off the E55 (A14) route, about 120km south of Bologna and 64km south of Rávena. It is just 12km north of Riccione