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3-Star Hotel Regina
Rimini
A BRIEF HISTORY OF RIMINI, ROME, THE MIDDLE AGES, AND THE RENAISSANCE
The first signs of settlement in the Rimini area date back to the Paleolithic era, encouraged by the favorable geographical position and the land's wealth. Later, the Villanovians, Umbrians, and Gauls settled in the area. As the Romans arrived in 268 BC, the city got its first urban layout, becoming the first Roman colony in the Po Valley. The Romans, like their predecessors, occupied Rimini because it was in a strategic position that allowed them to fight the Gauls who still dominated the Po Valley. It was under Roman rule that “Ariminum” experienced its heyday. After defeating the Gauls, the Romans worked to open up communication routes, revitalized the heart of the city, and built important landmarks such as the Tiberius Bridge, the Arch of Augustus, and the Amphitheater.
The city became a free municipality in the 12th century. Convents and churches were built, and famous artists such as Giotto and Giovanni da Rimini worked in the city, bearing witness to its important artistic, and cultural vitality.
Throughout the 13th century, Rimini's most important noble families fought for civil power, but in 1295 the Malatesta family conquered Rimini and made it the capital of their dominion. For about two centuries, the city ruled over a vast area that crossed the borders of Romagna, extending as far as San Sepolcro, Sestino, and Senigallia.
The city became a free municipality in the 12th century. Convents and churches were built, and famous artists such as Giotto and Giovanni da Rimini worked in the city, bearing witness to its important artistic, and cultural vitality.
Throughout the 13th century, Rimini's most important noble families fought for civil power, but in 1295 the Malatesta family conquered Rimini and made it the capital of their dominion. For about two centuries, the city ruled over a vast area that crossed the borders of Romagna, extending as far as San Sepolcro, Sestino, and Senigallia.
WHAT TO SEE IN RIMINI
The city of Rimini holds an ancient heart, and it would be really an understatement to consider it only as one of the most popular tourist destinations on the Riviera for its beaches and entertainment. By staying at our seaside hotel in Rimini, you'll be able to fully enjoy its most party-like and historic sides, with its many places of cultural and artistic interest.
MALATESTA TEMPLE
The Cathedral of Rimini, known as the Malatesta Temple, is an old Franciscan church that was enlarged by Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta in the 15th century, who made it a family burial place, enhancing it with chapels, altars, and important artworks. The outside architecture was designed by Leon Battista Alberti and is solid, simple, and balanced. The interior, on the other hand, praises lavishness and wealth, in full Gothic decorative style. The expansion and reconstruction work commissioned by Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta remained unfinished, but the Temple is still a rarely beautiful monument, filled with treasures to discover. The Malatesta Temple is just 5 km from our seaside hotel in Rimini
HISTORIC CENTER
As Rimini tradition dictates, a walk through the historic centre can only begin at the Fontana della Pigna. Originally erected in Roman times, it is a fine example of Renaissance architecture. The fountain stands in Piazza Cavour, the most important square during the medieval period, surrounded by historic buildings such as Palazzo dell’Arengo, Palazzo Comunale, and Palazzo del Podestà. Another lively focal point of the city is Piazza Tre Martiri, named after three young partisans of the Second World War who were executed here. The square overlays the ancient Roman forum, and a 16th-century monument commemorates the speech Julius Caesar delivered to his legions after crossing the Rubicon. A further meeting place for the people of Rimini is Piazza Ferrari, home to an important archaeological site: the remains of a Roman-Republican domus. The tools found here leave no doubt about the profession of its owner, a surgeon, likely trained in Hellenic environments and originally from the East. The city’s symbolic monument is the Arch of Augustus, commissioned by Caesar Octavian Augustus in 27 BC to celebrate the greatness of the Roman Empire. To fully appreciate the beauty of the city, we recommend visiting the area of the Pescheria Vecchia, with its arcade designed by architect Buonamici and the stone counters once used to sell fresh fish. The historic centre is located 5 km from our three-star hotel in Rimini
TIBERIUS BRIDGE
The Tiberius Bridge was not designed by Tiberius, after whom it is named, but by his predecessor Augustus, after whom the Arch is named. Its construction began in 14 AD, under the rule of Augustus, and was completed in 21 AD, under the rule of Tiberius. Built in Istrian stone, it consists of five round arches. Two important consular roads started from the bridge: the Via Emilia, which reached Piacenza, and the Via Popilia-Annia, which reached Aquileia. Legend has it that this bridge was built by the devil because of the presence of two marks resembling goat footprints found along the balustrade. Indeed, the bridge is also called the Devil's Bridge. The Tiberius Bridge is the only bridge in the city crossing the Marecchia River that the German armed forces failed to destroy during World War II.
The Tiberius Bridge is 6.5 km from Hotel Regina in Rimini
The Tiberius Bridge is 6.5 km from Hotel Regina in Rimini
VILLAGE OF SAN GIULIANO
Borgo San Giuliano is one of Rimini's most beautiful and magical places. Located on the north bank of the Marecchia River, it's separated from the city by the Tiberius Bridge. It's a maze of streets and small two-story houses, colorful and decorated with murals inspired by the films of Fellini, who loved this corner of Rimini so much.
Borgo San Giuliano is 7 km from our three-star seafront hotel in Rimini
Borgo San Giuliano is 7 km from our three-star seafront hotel in Rimini