The itinerary of the cultural route (source: www.romit.org)
Can you imagine to follow the Roman history through different countries in Europe? The European project ROMIT (Roman itineraries) created a cultural route that gives you the chance to explore our common historical roots by travelling.
With this tourististic itinerary you can take a time travel from Italy to Greece via Germany and Bulgaria to explore archeological sites, museums and parks. One of these regions represents the Emilia-Romagna. Alone from Rimini you can start three routes which you can see here. For furhter informtion about the project please check this website.
Sigismondo Malatesta (source: www.taccuinistorici.it)
Today Rimini is a popular sea side resort. But what about the history of the city? What happened before all the visitors came?
If we take a look back in history to the year 1295, we can find the family of the House of Malatesta which ruled in Rimini up to 1500. Still today we can see historical traces of this family scattered over the old town. If you want to follow the footsteps of this family while strolling thourgh the old tow of Rimini you can click here. You will find various itineries in English that will guide you along the most important monumentens and traces the Malatesta family left in Rimini.
PS: Be attentive of the elephants sculptures and pictures… they seem to be everywhere.
I was suprised to find out that Rimini was very affected because of the two world wars. At first, in the World War I, the city and its infrastructure have represented a target for the Austro-Hungarian navy , while in World War II Rimini suffered heavy bombardments, being captured by Allied Greek and British Commonwealth forces Rimini in World War II after being one of the more difficult battles on the “Gothic Line”.
Soon after, in 1944, an impressive attitude of the citizens led to the reconstuction of the city, which has culminated in the last decades when Rimini became the most important Italian summer destination.
Do you know a museum with more than ten galleries and hundred twenty halls, for which you don’t have to pay entrance fees, no matter how often you go there, and which is opened 24 hours?
Vintage Poster, www.balnea.net
I didn’t until I found out about the Balnea Museum. It is a virtual museum that only exists on the web and that deals with the history of seaside tourism around the world and, in particular, in Rimini. Its collection contains more than three thousand historic documents and works of art such as paintings, posters, photos and miniatures. I especially liked the vintage posters and the photos of “beach beauties” from the twenties, thirties and forties.
The museum, which has been realized in cooperation with the Municipality of Rimini, is definitly worth a visit, not only for the ones interested in the history of tourism. So, please go and have a look at: http://www.balnea.net/default.asp?lang=en
Today, the Tiberius Bridge is one of Rimini’s most important monuments. Even though it is named after the Roman Emperor Tiberius, the construction of the bridge started under Caesar Augustus in 14 AD. Unfortunately for him, he didn’t witness the completion of the bridge anymore. It took seven years until the bridge was completed under the reign of his stepson and successor Tiberius.
Tiberius Bridge, www.comune.rimini.it
What is really amazing is the fact that it is still in use, having survived floods, earthquakes and wars. Today it connects the city centre with the quarter of San Giuliano and has to carry heavy traffic every day. So, if you visit Rimini, you shouldn’t miss crossing the River Marecchia over almost two thousand years of history.
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