Rimini
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Rimini is a coastal city, it represents a perfect combination for those who want to relax and have fun but love history and culture. A city, with over two centuries of history, which saw its greatest splendor during the Renaissance, it became in fact the cradle of Italian and European artistic, scientific and literary renewal. Its historic center, rich in monuments and churches, is complemented by more than 15 kilometers of beaches. A place where present and past live in perfect harmony.
RIMINI VECCHIA
Rimini is a city of art rich in monuments, masterpieces, museums and squares. A fascinating area, that of the historic center, which takes the visitor on a journey through time. Indeed, to welcome him is the majesty of the Augustus Arch, an example of Roman architecture. Going on along the Corso here is Piazza Cavour, which besides being the center of city life, is home to solemn palaces among the largest in the city. At the end of the square stands the Teatro Comunale, inaugurated by Giuseppe Verdi. In the middle of the square is the famous Fontana della Pigna, one of the masterpieces also appreciated by Leonardo da Vinci.
TEMPIO MALETESTIANO
The Tempio Maletestiano, known as the Cathedral of Santa Colomba, is an architectural masterpiece that was built at the request of Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta in the 15th century. The building was designed, where the Church of St. Francesco had previously stood, by architect Leon Battista Alberti, whose forms were inspired by Roman tradition. The facade and sides, with a sequence of arches and a marble pediment, are reminiscent of the Arch of Augustus and the Bridge of Tiberius. The interior has a single nave and deep dedicated side chapels; in one of these one can contemplate the ceiling fresco created by Piero della Francesca. Also inside it is possible to admire Giotto’s crucifix.
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CASTELLO SISMONDO
Castello Sismondo is a majestic castle that embodies the history of the city of Rimini. An imposing construction, commissioned by Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, it was conceived as a fortress and a palace that was meant to represent the family’s strength and power. Its structure, with its large square towers and scarp walls, is a true example of military architecture.