Exploring Rimini: the best of an ancient and modern city

Rimini is a coastal city located in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. It is situated on the Adriatic Sea coast and is known for its long sandy beaches and lively nightlife. Rimini has a rich history dating back to ancient times and boasts numerous historical landmarks, including the Arch of Augustus, which is the oldest surviving Roman triumphal arch. The city is also famous for being the hometown of the film director Federico Fellini, and it hosts an annual film festival in his honor. Additionally, Rimini is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from around the world who come to enjoy its beaches, cultural attractions, and vibrant atmosphere.

The Bridge of Tiberius (Ponte di Tiberio) or Bridge of Augustus (Pons Augustus) - a Roman bridge in Rimini, Italy in the evening. — The Bridge of Tiberius (Ponte di Tiberio) or Bridge of Augustus (Pons Augustus) – a Roman bridge in Rimini, Italy in the evening.

This Italian landmark architecture was constructed by the Romans in the 1st century a.C. The five-arched bridge is still in use for the lively traffic in town.

Panorama towards the Mediterranean Sea in the Province of Pesaro

Rimini cityscape. Tiberius bridge famous sightseeing in Rimini at dawn. Summer sunrise in Rimini historic center.

Narrow street of the village of fishermen San Guiliano with colorful houses and a bicycle in early morning in Rimini, Italy

Aerial view on Rimini. Italian cityscape from above. Lighthouse on water sea canal. Rimini city. Summer vacation

Aerial view on Rimini beach, Italy. Sea vacation in Rimini. Summer rest in Rimini

Aerial view of Rimini beach with people and blue water.

An aerial view of the Romagna coast with the beaches of Riccione, Rimini and Cattolica

Cityscape image of historical center of Rimini, Italy at sunrise.

The medieval village of San Leo, perched on a rocky outcrop. Emilia Romagna, Italy

Santarcangelo di Romagna, a town in the province of Rimini

Rimini, Italy - October 23, 2014: People strolling in Piazza Tre Martiri in a cloudy day of end October. The large city square, of ancient origin, is now dedicated to the martyrs and to the fallen of World War II. — Rimini, Italy – October 23, 2014: People strolling in Piazza Tre Martiri in a cloudy day of end October. The large city square, of ancient origin, is now dedicated to the martyrs and to the fallen of World War II.

Rimini, Italy - October 23, 2014: Local people strolling in Piazza Cavour in a cloudy day of end October. The city square is the political and economic center since the beginning of the thirteenth century, when were built some imposing palaces still visible. — Rimini, Italy – October 23, 2014: Local people strolling in Piazza Cavour in a cloudy day of end October. The city square is the political and economic center since the beginning of the thirteenth century, when were built some imposing palaces still visible.

The cliff of Verucchio: borough in the Marecchia river valley, province of Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Rimini, Italy - November 26, 2023: Christmas markets in the city of Rimini with people walking (Emilia Romagna, Italy) — Rimini, Italy – November 26, 2023: Christmas markets in the city of Rimini with people walking (Emilia Romagna, Italy)

View of the old church of San Leo village in Emilia Romagna region, Italy

View of San Leo village in Emilia Romagna region, Italy

Famous Due Sorelle beach in the Natural Park Monte Conero, Province of Ancona, Italy

Due Sorelle beach riviera del Conero Numana Marche Ancona adriatic sea Italy

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