Tourist Attractions in Rimini

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Rimini

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About Rimini

Since the 19th century, the centre of the Emilia-Romagna region, Rimini has been known as a resort on the Adriatic coast, equally attractive to Italians and tourists from other European countries. Its history dates back to pre-Roman times, although the official date of foundation is 268 BC.

The Emilia-Romagna region has been the birthplace of many famous people who have made Italy famous throughout the world – tenor Luciano Pavarotti, film director Federico Fellini, designer Alberta Feretti and the incomparable composer Giuseppe Verdi. Rimini has preserved the historical heritage of different eras. Today, tourists can admire the Roman arch of Emperor Augustus, the palazzo of Piazza Cavour and the works of art of the city museum.

And yet Rimini is, first of all, the magnificent sea, landscaped beaches and unforgettable holidays on the Adriatic coast. The local tourist infrastructure began to develop decades ago, so the quality of service has long been kept at a high level.

Top-15 Tourist Attractions in Rimini

Borgo San Giuliano

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920 reviews

For centuries, Borgo San Giuliano was just a disadvantaged suburb of Rimini. Since it became one of the favourite haunts of director Federico Fellini, its streets and squares have undergone a remarkable transformation. After the death of the great master of Italian cinema, the houses were painted with colourful frescoes, balconies were decorated with flowers and many buildings were restored. Borgo San Giuliano has become a fashionable neighbourhood with an atmosphere and property prices to match.

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Monday: Open 24 hours
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Sunday: Open 24 hours

Piazza Cavour

 4.5/5

11746 reviews

One of the central squares of Rimini, recognised as the cultural centre of the city. The piazza is surrounded by the main architectural landmarks, the medieval palazzos and the town theatre. The piazza itself features a 16th century white marble fountain and a monument to Pope Paul V dating back to the 17th century. Next to the piazza is a market that has been selling fish and seafood for over two hundred years.

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Monday: Open 24 hours
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Piazza Tre Martiri

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The square emerged at the intersection of three Roman roads in the 2nd century BC. In those early days, Rimini was called Ariminum. The modern name “Tre Martini” (meaning “the three martyrs”) was given to the square in 1944 in honour of three Italian partisans who opposed Mussolini’s Nazi regime and were executed here in front of the town’s inhabitants. Tre Martini is home to several 16th century architectural monuments.

Arco di Augusto

 4.6/5

13909 reviews

The structure is the oldest Roman arch in Italy. It was erected in the 1st century BC. In the Middle Ages, the arch was part of the city gates that guarded the approaches to Rimini from the south and was built into a strong fortress wall. A Latin inscription at the top of the structure states that the Senate and the Roman people dedicate this arch to the Emperor Octavian Augustus.

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Monday: Open 24 hours
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Marinando. In barca tra le arcate del ponte

 4.7/5

5912 reviews

The bridge was built in the first century. In the 6th century, it suffered significant damage during the Gothic invasion and was only rebuilt in 1680. The bridge is open to both pedestrians and vehicles. The unofficial name “Devil’s Bridge” is common among the inhabitants of the city, as according to local legend, the structure has survived two millennia thanks solely to the help of Satan.

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Castel Sismondo

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3442 reviews

A powerful 15th century fortress built during the reign of the ruler of Rimini, Sigismondo (Sismondo) Pandolfo Malatesta. The castle served as his residence and at the same time as a defence against popular uprisings. In the 19th century, it was converted into barracks for the Carabinieri. A few years later, the outer walls of the castle were demolished. Nowadays, the castle premises are used for various cultural events.

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Monday: Open 24 hours
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Malatestiano Temple

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3334 reviews

The Cathedral of Rimini, built in the 15th century, designed by L. Alberti, a Renaissance scholar, architect and humanist. The very first church on the site was built in the IX century. In the XIII century it was replaced by the Gothic church of the Franciscan Order, which was reconstructed by order of the ruler Sighismondo Pandolfe. At the beginning of the 19th century, French troops destroyed the nearby Franciscan monastery and the church was re-consecrated as the town’s cathedral.

Open time

Monday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:30 – 6:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:30 – 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:30 – 6:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:30 – 6:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:30 – 6:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:30 – 6:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:30 – 6:30 PM

Domus del Chirurgo

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1864 reviews

An archaeological complex consisting of several cultural layers, the earliest of which is more than two thousand years old. In the II-I centuries B.C. there was a two-storey dwelling house here, which existed until the fire of the III century. Also on the territory of the ancient Roman ruins were found later buildings dating back to the Early Middle Ages and XVI-XVIII centuries. The “Surgeon’s House” was named after a set of surgical instruments found in its depths.

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Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

City Museum

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803 reviews

The museum’s collection is housed in a former Jesuit monastery dating back to the mid-eighteenth century. It is housed in forty galleries that contain several hundred exhibits from different time periods related to the history of Rimini. The exhibition is spread over three floors. The first floor houses ancient artefacts, while the second and third floors contain paintings, frescoes, sculptures, ceramics and other objects created between the fourteenth and nineteenth centuries.

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National Motorcycle Museum

 4.4/5

302 reviews

The museum’s collection consists of more than 200 motorbikes of Italian and foreign brands. There are both the earliest examples, which appeared at the dawn of motorbike construction, and modern machines. Every month the museum holds a meeting-exhibition, where fans of “iron horses” can put their motorbikes for sale or exchange them with each other. The exhibition was founded in 1993 by a group of enthusiasts.

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Monday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 – 6:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 – 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 – 6:30 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 – 6:30 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 – 6:30 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 – 6:30 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 – 6:30 PM

Italia in Miniatura

 4.4/5

21226 reviews

The park was created in 1970 on the initiative of I. Rimbaldi, one of the city’s businessmen. He was inspired by similar places that already existed in other countries and decided to create something similar in his home country. In the Rimini Miniatures Park, tourists will be able to see all the iconic sights of Italy and some European countries. There is also an amusement park dedicated to the achievements of science.

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Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
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Sunday: Closed

Fiabilandia

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8650 reviews

“Fiabilandia” is located on the outskirts of Rimini and is one of the oldest theme parks in Italy (it opened in 1965). There are dozens of attractions, many playgrounds, restaurants and recreation areas. Visitors can sail on a pirate ship, swim in the Dream Lake or go on a fascinating excursion to Merlin’s Castle.

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Parco Federico Fellini

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11312 reviews

The famous F. Fellini was a native of Rimini. The city park by the seafront, named in his honour, is one of the favourite places for tourists. It hosts festivals, sports competitions and children’s parties. The park is decorated with a sculptural group “The Fountain of the Four Horses”, created in 1928 by the master F. Fabbri. During the Second World War the fountain was destroyed. It was restored only in 1983.

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Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
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La Ruota Panoramica

 4.4/5

4360 reviews

The Ferris wheel is located in the harbour area. From its highest point (60 metres) you can see San Marino in clear weather. While riding the wheel, passengers can enjoy a picturesque view of the streets of Rimini, the Adriatic coast and the green hills of the Emilia Romagna region. One ticket allows you to make three full laps. This is just enough time to savour the beauty of the scenery.

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Spiaggia libera

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5581 reviews

Rimini is a famous Adriatic resort, which is very popular with European tourists. The coastline with beaches stretches for 15 kilometres, it is divided into several zones, each of which consists of dozens of beaches. All of them are numbered from 1 to 150. Each beach has sun loungers and umbrellas of its own colours, so in season the coast of Rimini looks very festive and dressy.

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Monday: Open 24 hours
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Sunday: Open 24 hours