Rimini
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Roman bridge completed in 21 AD and still carrying traffic.
- Tip: At night
3 tips
- Best photos from the park below
- Lovely lit up at night
- Walk over to Borgo San Giuliano
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- 2
Oldest surviving Roman triumphal arch, from 27 BC.
3 tips
- Start of the old Via Flaminia
- Free to see at any time
- Corso d'Augusto runs to the bridge
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- 3
Cathedral reshaped by Alberti, with Giotto and Piero della Francesca works.
3 tips
- Free entry
- See Giotto's crucifix
- Unfinished Renaissance facade
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- 4
Roman surgeon's house with mosaics and ancient surgical tools.
3 tips
- Ticket includes Museo della Città
- Walkways over the excavation
- Allow an hour
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- 5
Malatesta castle now hosting the immersive Fellini Museum.
3 tips
- Ticket covers castle and Palazzo del Fulgor
- Allow two hours
- Piazza outside hosts the market
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- 6
Elegant main square with the Pigna fountain and medieval palaces.
- Tip: At night
3 tips
- Leonardo sketched the fountain
- Evening aperitivo spot
- Teatro Galli faces the square
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- 7
Old fishermen's quarter painted with Fellini murals.
3 tips
- Wander for the murals
- Great small osterias
- Lively during summer festivals
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- 8
Wide sandy beach lined with colourful bathing establishments.
3 tips
- Free public strips between lidos
- Sunbeds cheaper later in the day
- Walk the seafront promenade
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- 9
Belle Époque seafront hotel made famous by Fellini.
3 tips
- Admire from the park in front
- Fellini's favourite place
- Bar open to non-guests
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- 10
Hilltop micro-republic with towers and views to the Adriatic.
3 tips
- About 40 minutes by bus from Rimini
- Walk between the three towers
- Clear days show the coast
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Before you go: Rimini tips
Transportation
- Ride the Metromare: The Metromare rapid bus runs between Rimini station and Riccione along a dedicated lane, a quick way to travel the coast without a car.
- Cycle the lungomare: Rimini is flat, and bike rentals along the seafront make it easy to ride between the beach bagni, the centro storico and Borgo San Giuliano.
- Day trip to San Marino: Regular buses leave from near Rimini station for San Marino; buy tickets on board or at the stop and enjoy the climb to the hilltop.
Security
- Watch bags on Notte Rosa: Crowds during the Notte Rosa in early July and busy summer nights on the seafront attract pickpockets; keep valuables zipped and close.
- Use licensed taxis at night: After a night out at Marina Centrale, take a white licensed taxi or arranged ride rather than accepting lifts from strangers.
- Ignore beach sellers: Unlicensed vendors on the sand sell knock-off goods; buying fake brands can bring fines in Italy, so simply say no grazie.
Saving
- Use the spiaggia libera: Rows of paid umbrellas fill the numbered bagni, but there are free public beach sections too; bring your own towel and umbrella.
- Eat piadina: A piadina romagnola filled with squacquerone cheese and rocket from a piadineria is a cheap, filling lunch typical of Rimini.
- Visit in June or September: The sea is warm and hotel rates outside July and August are lower, with many half-board deals in seafront hotels.
Weather/Clothing
- Pack for humid summers: July and August are hot and sticky; bring breathable clothes, a hat, sunscreen and sandals for the sand.
- Expect foggy winters: Winters in Romagna can be cold, damp and foggy; bring a warm coat and scarf if you come for Christmas or Fellini sights.
- Cover up in churches: Bring a light scarf or shirt to cover shoulders when visiting the Tempio Malatestiano after the beach.
Cultural
- Follow Fellini: Rimini was Federico Fellini's hometown; visit the Fellini Museum and see murals of his films in Borgo San Giuliano.
- Respect aperitivo time: In the early evening locals meet for aperitivo; order a spritz or local Sangiovese and enjoy the snacks served with it.
- Explore the Roman city: The Arch of Augustus and Tiberius Bridge are still in use in Rimini; walk across the bridge and through the old town.
Local Hacks
- Shop at the Mercato Coperto: The covered market near Piazza Cavour sells fresh fish, cheese and produce; pick up picnic supplies there.
- Walk the Parco del Mare: The redesigned seafront park along the beach has walking and cycling paths, great for an evening stroll.
- Eat in Borgo San Giuliano: This former fishermen's district across the Tiberius Bridge has colourful houses and good trattorias away from beach crowds.
1-day itineraries in Rimini
Only have a day? Each one keeps you in one area, from morning to late afternoon, with lunch nearby.
Day 1 of 3
Arco d'Augusto and around
🕘 9:30–16:45📍 6 stops
- 1Arco d'Augusto
- 2Domus del Chirurgo
- 3Tempio Malatestiano
- 4Chiesa di Sant'Agostino
- 5Piazza Cavour
- and 1 more
Day 2 of 3
Fellini Museum - Castel Sismondo and around
🕘 9:30–16:15📍 5 stops
- 1Mercato Coperto di Rimini
- 2Fellini Museum - Castel Sismondo
- 3Ponte di Tiberio
- 4Borgo San Giuliano
- 5Parco XXV Aprile
Day 3 of 3
Grand Hotel Rimini and around
🕘 9:30–13:15📍 4 stops
- 1Molo di Levante
- 2Grand Hotel Rimini
- 3Spiaggia di Rimini (Marina Centro)
- 4Parco Federico Fellini
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