Province of Rimini
Province of Rimini
The Province of Rimini is one of the provinces of Emilia-Romagna, a region in the north-east of Italy. Rimini is an ideal base for those wishing to visit other famous cities of Emilia-Romagna, such as Bologna, Parma and Ferrara.
Magnificent Cultural-Artistic Heritage and Spectacular Events
Covering an area of 864 km2, the Province of Rimini, with its 27 communes and 329,264 inhabitants, is an area of rich historical and cultural heritage.
A thousand years B.C., in Verucchio, the Etruscans created the center of the Villanovan civilization. In the Villanovan Museum of Verucchio is the exceptionally well-preserved wooden throne with carvings depicting scenes from town life in the 8th century B.C.
On the coast, where Via Flaminia ended and Via Emilia began, the Romans founded Ariminum in 268 B.C. Since then, Rimini has always been a crossroads, a place where people meet.
The city’s Roman past can still be seen in the imposing and fascinating remains of the Arch
of Augustus, Tiberius’ Bridge. The imperial age is best represented by the Domus of the Surgeon
in the city center, with the richest collection of surgical instruments ever found.
The Malatesta Temple in Rimini, one of the masterpieces of Renaissance art, was built by Leon Battista Alberti and adorned with a magnificent Crucifix by Giotto, and a fresco by Piero della Francesca.
Since 1843, the year when the first bathing establishment opened, the Riviera of Rimini has been one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe. The secret of such long-lasting success in tourism of that area is the sociability and warm welcome offered by its inhabitants, as well as tradition of hospitality that has always succeeded in meeting new challenges. This area manages to maintain a perfect balance between the sea and the hills, between culture and entertainment, offering a magnificent cultural-artistic heritage alongside spectacular events.
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Magnificent Cultural-Artistic Heritage and Spectacular Events
Museums in a unique architectural and landscape context
The Province of Rimini - coordinator of the AdriaMuse project
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