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Built in the 17th Century, this church holds a famous fresco, painted in 1608 by Codrini, depicting the Madonna della Scala, to whom a miracle was attributed on the site.
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Once capable of holding up to 10,000 spectators, the amphitheatre built under the emporor Hadrian would have been of a similar size to the Colliseum in Rome. It now lies in ruins, but is open to the public, and during the summer months hosts various events.
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Built in enduring Istrian stone, the Tiberius bridge, as the name suggests, is a genuine and well preserved roman bridge. It's an unforgettable experience to walk across, with one eye on the past, and the other firmly in the present as vespas, bicycles and cars all pass by.
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Dominating the seafront, the Grand Hotel has become both a landmark and symbol for Rimini.
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The Malatesta temple, now a Roman Catholic basillica, is of interest for both architectural and historical reasons. Built in the fifteenth century, it is one of the first examples of a neo-classical church, taking its architetural inspiration from imperial rome. Its history is intricately linked with the Malatesta family, who ruled Rimini, and who came into conflict with the Papacy.
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Sigismondo Malatesta's Fortress residence is one of the most imposing historical structures in Rimini's city centre, even if only the central nucleus of the castle remains today.
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The Pigna (pine cone) fountain is a local landmark, in the heart of the medieval city. Beautiful and functional, its admirers have included Leonardo Da Vinci.
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In the heart of Rimini's medieval city, the Palazzo del Podestá was built in the 1300s in the Gothic style. It's still in use, hosting various exhibitions and shows.
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Housed in a 17th century Palazzo, the Gambalunga collection includes over 200,000 titles, with a large range of medieval and renaissance books and manuscripts. The library was the first public library in Italy, and is still open to the public. The Palazzo Gambalunga is at the heart of Rimini's cultural life, with displays, exhibitions, and lectures regularly held here.
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This is the oldest palazzo in Rimini's Piazza Cavour, and the historic seat of power for the city's administration.
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This arch was built in 27 B.C in honour of the Emporor Augustus, and formed part of the stone city walls. It looks onto the Via Flaminia, which led to Rome, and highlights the importance Rimini had for imperial Rome.
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Rimini's main square started life as a Roman Forum, is reputedly where Caesar threw his dice, and has seen miracles and mayhem. And it's a great place to watch modern Rimini at work
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This is one of the region's most picturesque squares, and was the centre of Medieval Rimini. The square has various sights to see, including the Palazzo dell'Arengo, Palazzo del Podestá, the pigna fountain, and a wonderful statue of Pope V.
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