Rimini, in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, is the centrepiece of Italy's Adriatic Riviera. Every year thousands of tourists flock to Rimini for its long sandy beaches, mediterranean climate, food and culture, and its tourist-friendly philosophy.
Visit Rimini is the one-stop site for English language speakers looking for information about the city. You can find everything here, from detailed information on the town's history and culture through to a guide to Rimini's famed nightlife; from interviews with local people giving a glimpse of the hidden Rimini behind the tourist brouchures, through to practical info on transport, healthcare, police etc.
- Rimini was the birthplace of famous film director Federico Fellini, and provided inspiration and the setting for films like Amarcord
- Rimini has an all year round population of 100,000 - which, during the summer months, rises to aprox 1million!
- Piazza Tre Martiri (formerly Piazza Giulio Cesare) is by tradition the place where Julius Caesar famously made his decision to march on Rome, having crossed the nearby Rubicon
- Rimini has aprox 40,000 Sun Umbrellas on its famous beachfront
- A small mining town in Montana, originally called 'Young Ireland', after an enthusiastic staging of the opera Francesca da Rimini by a travelling troupe, decided to change its name to Rimini!
- Rimini was founded in approx 268 B.C. as the Roman town of Ariminum - though its history can be dated back further to the Etruscans
Patti Smith live (acoustic trio)
Wed 8th July - Sogliano al Rubicone, ItalyEvery year, during the summer, you can find a host of international artists playing in towns up and down the riviera. One of the most eagerly anticipated shows this year is from Patti Smith - a reg...
The Notte Rosa - the Summer's New Year's Eve
From Sat 4th July through to Sun 5th July 2009- The Adriatic RivieraThe Notte Rosa has become the single biggest event of the summer in Italy, with events planned all along the Adriatic Riviera coastline.
Rimini is obviously at the centre of the events - wh...
Fellini's Bookshelves
From Sat 10th January through to Sun 16th August 2009- Fellini MuseumWant to know what the great film-maker Federico Fellini read in his spare time? Want a glimpse into this cinematic legend's inspirations? The Fellini Foundation in Rimini have put on a special exhi...
Hotel Marittima
Centrally located in Rimini and close to this sea, this recently refurbished hotel provides the ideal base for both business and leisure. The Hotel Marittima is just 10 minutes by car from the trade fair centre and 5 minutes from the congress building. A shuttle service to the trade fair operates ever 30 minutes. With it’s large, light and airy reception and bar area, the hotel greets you with a pleasant atmosphere that will continue throughout your stay. The setting is conducive to both relaxation and concentration, should you be attending for business. Being just 50 metres from the beach and in close vicinity of a variety of restaurants, the Hotel Marittima aims to cater for all your needs while in Rimini.
