Hinterland
In Rimini it is interesting to visit :
- The Arch of Augustus, dating from 27 BC, built in Istrian stone was considered a city gate. The arch has been destroyed several times, but always faithfully rebuilt as it was before, apart from the upper zone, damaged by the bombings of World War II.
- The Tiberius Bridge, also built entirely in stone from Istria is in Doric style and is one of the few Roman bridges still intact.
- The Surgeon's House in Piazza Ferrari, is an archaeological complex of Roman late imperial times which was brought to light a few years ago and represents an exceptional historical and urban stratification. You can also view many artifacts found here on display in the Archaeological Museum of Rimini.
- Sismondo Castle was the residence of the Malatesta fortress, built in the fourteenth century as a fortalizio with mighty walls and massive square towers. Today it hosts important cultural events.
.. and in the rich hinterland:
- The Republic of San Marino offers an excellent old town with narrow streets, ancient walls, towers and panoramic views that are very suggestive. During the year you can attend many events and medieval shows.
- Gradara Castle, built in the fourteenth century is a fortalizio of military architecture, where the most powerful families of the Middle Ages lived. It is remembered as the setting of the love story of Paolo and Francesca narrated by Dante Alighieri in the Divine Comedy.
- Montebello is a small town built on a high hill in Romagna just a few km from Rimini. The castle is famous for the story of Azzurrina, a small child that disappeared and still today her cries can be heard among the walls.
- St. Leo is located on a huge boulder, there rises the impregnable fort which in recent years was used as a prison. From here you can enjoy a splendid panorama of the Adriatic coast..
- Mercato Saraceno is a town in Romagna known since antiquity as a market place. Here you can enjoy breathtaking hikes and enjoy food and wines of great interest as the area boasts a lively agricultural economy, in particular wines.