Rimini Riviera: your holiday

Provincia di Rimini
Assessorato al Turismo
Riviera di Rimini
© DiskArt™ 1988
Rimini Riviera:
your holiday
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Bellaria
Igea Marina
Torre Pedrera
Viserbella
Viserba
Rivabella
San Giuliano a Mare
Rimini
Santarcangelo
di Romagna
Poggio Berni
Torriana
Bellariva
Marebello
Rivazzurra
Miramare
Verucchio
Riccione
Novafeltria
Talamello
San Leo
Novafeltria
Sant’Agata
Feltria
Maiolo
Coriano
Repubblica
di San Marino
Montescudo
Cattolica
Montecolombo
Gemmano
San Clemente
Morciano
di Romagna
Pennabilli
Casteldelci
AR
Misano Adriatico
Montefiore Conca
San Giovanni
in Marignano
Saludecio
Montegridolfo
Mondaino
For the last 160 years, Rimini Riviera
has been one of the most-frequented
holiday resorts in Europe. The secret
ingredients of such a lasting success
are the friendliness and traditional
hospitality of the people, a tradition
which has kept pace with the
demands of the present; and a
landscape which integrates perfectly
seaside and hills, culture and
entertainment, monuments and
amusements. A Rimini Riviera
holiday is a meeting with a land and
its people: the discovery of a real
place which corresponds to your
dreams and wishes.
Rimini Riviera:
a look at the land
This is the southernmost part of the region of Romagna, lying between
the Adriatic sea and the hills which separate it from the Montefeltro
region. Rimini is the chief town in the province, a historic seaside resort
and the birthplace of the great cinema director Federico Fellini.
The boundaries are the province of Forlì-Cesena to the north, and
Le Marche and the Republic of San Marino to the west. The territory
offers pleasing vistas of restful scenery in a variety of colours: the deep
blue of the sea, the golden line of the beach, the green curves of the hills,
and the intense clear blue of the sky against which are silhouetted
villages, castles, palaces and monuments. The towns in the area have
grown up over the course of centuries, along the coast and in the two
principal valleys, those of the River Marecchia and the River Conca. The
Marecchia valley, hollowed out between massive rocky hillsides, holds
vestiges of one of the earliest Italic civilisations, the Villanovians of
Verucchio; the Conca valley is more gentle, although towards Le Marche
the landscape becomes more rocky, scored with bare gullies. Both the
Marecchia and Conca valleys were ruled by the Malatesta family, who
built fortresses and dwelling-places throughout this region bordered by
the lands of their historic enemies, the Montefeltro dynasty.
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Rimini Riviera: hospitality,
entertainment, and the sea
Rimini Riviera is one of the foremost holiday resorts in Europe and
the Mediterranean basin. It offers an attractive combination of historic
monuments and artistic masterpieces bearing witness to a distinguished
past, and a vast, efficient, up-to-the-minute organisation system for
visitors, a system known world-wide for its efficiency and for the warm
welcome it extends to visitors. Rimini, Riccione, Bellaria Igea Marina,
Cattolica and Misano Adriatico are famous throughout Europe as
destinations where you can spend a pleasant seaside holiday with
entertainment to suit every taste. The reception capacity of the province
includes about 2200 hotels, together with holiday homes and hostels,
camp sites, farm holiday centres, apartments, and private houses.
Its services, equipment, and safety make Rimini Riviera beach popular
with both young people and families. The very fine sand and shallow
waters make it the ideal place for children to play. Bathing is supervised
by the watchful friendly eye of the “bagnino”, the bathing attendant.
The beach is well-organised, equipped with parasols, sun beds, and space
for various sports ranging from bowls to beach volleyball to basketball.
There are many water sports too: canoeing, windsurfing, kite surfing,
water-skiing. The new modern Marina is equipped to meet the demands
of all sailing enthusiasts. And for your free time, there is more than just
the beach; the opportunities are endless: sports centres, discos, pubs
and cafés, excursions in the hills and the historic inland villages, and
above all a dense network of amusement parks and theme parks
designed for entertainment for both adults and children.
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Rimini Riviera:
a land of ancient origins
Rimini Riviera is a land of ancient origins, with a distinguished past
which has left rich and precious tokens. A thousand years before the
coming of Christ, the Etruscans founded in Verucchio one of the most
flourishing centres of Villanovian civilisation. On the coast, the Romans
founded Ariminum, marking the end of the Via Flaminia and the beginning
of the Via Aemilia. Ever since, Rimini has been a meeting place,
a crossroads of civilisations. Its Roman past has left imposing and
fascinating traces in the town to this day: the Augustus Arch, Tiberius
Bridge, the Amphitheatre, and the Surgeon’s House. There are traces too
of a flourishing mediaeval town: Palazzo dell’Arengo and the splendid
fourteenth-century frescos in Sant’Agostino church, masterpieces of
a prolific School which drew its inspiration from Giotto. During the
thirteenth and fourteenth centuries these lands were ruled by the House
of Malatesta, one of the most powerful families of the time. Its dominions
extended through various regions of Italy, but the heart of the Seignory
was always Rimini. Under Malatesta rule every inland village was fortified,
and art and culture flourished. The Malatesta Temple was built in Rimini,
one of the greater glories of Renaissance art, designed by Leon Battista
Alberti and enriched with a Crucifix by Giotto, a fresco by Piero della
Francesca, and carvings by Agostino di Duccio and Matteo de’ Pasti.
Sigismondo Pandolfo built his sumptuous residence, Castel Sismondo,
which now restored continues to dominate the historic core of Rimini.
The rooms of the Fortress are used as a venue for Exhibitions of national
and international significance.
The Municipal Museum has (among other exhibits) a valuable collection
of Roman engravings and an art gallery including works by the great
masters who helped to write the history of art.
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Malatesta Montefeltro
Life is sweet in the Rimini hills
The Malatesta Seignory is the name of the historic region which was
formed in Mediaeval and Renaissance times in the southern part of
Romagna, between the Adriatic sea and the hills of the Montefeltro region
ruled by the Dukes of Urbino. During the thirteenth and fourteenth
centuries the Malatestas were one of the families which shaped the
history of Italy. They possessed lands in a number of regions, but the
heart of the Seignory and the centre of their power was their capital,
Rimini, and the surrounding hills. The symbols of their power are still
visible: Castel Sismondo and the Malatesta Temple in Rimini; and fortified
villages, fortresses and castles scattered throughout the attractive
Marecchia and Conca valleys.
The Malatesta Seignory is the name used today to define the crown
of hills and countryside overlooking the seaside of Rimini Riviera: fifteen
Municipalities which have kept intact their natural and historic attractions,
and are ready to offer to visitors the best of their culture and traditions.
Town centres unchanged by time, fortified villages, majestic fortresses,
paintings and frescos in even the most humble churches, museums which
cherish the traces of a past both ancient and recent. Historic tokens set
in a landscape of gentle hills in the Conca valley and imposing crags
in the Marecchia valley, villages and hamlets surrounded by farmland,
olive groves and vineyards, oak and chestnut woods. Breathtaking views
and balconies from which you can see both the blue horizon of the sea
and the furthest mountains.
The towns and villages in the Malatesta Seignory are: Coriano, Gemmano,
Mondaino, Montecolombo, Montefiore Conca, Montegridolfo,
Montescudo, Morciano di Romagna, Poggio Berni, Saludecio,
San Clemente, San Giovanni in Marignano, Santarcangelo di Romagna,
Torriana and Verucchio.
Deciding to leave the Marche region and the Province of Pesaro and
Urbino, since 15 August 2009 seven municipalities of the Upper Marecchia
Valley, formerly the territory of the Montefeltro, have become part of the
Province of Rimini: these are Casteldelci, Maiolo, Novafeltria, Pennabilli,
San Leo, Sant’Agata Feltria, Talamello.
(Italian law no. 117 dated 3 August 2009)
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Cuisine: all the flavours
of Romagna tradition
Rimini Riviera is the place for good traditional food, a place which
appreciates the art of eating well. If you want the proof, just take a table
in any restaurant on the coast or in the inland towns and villages.
Wherever you go, you can be sure of excellent value for money. The
traditional “piada” (usually called “piadina”) is a symbol of Romagna
cooking, and is never absent from the table. It is a thin griddle bread
eaten hot, with ham and other cooked meats or liberally spread with
local soft cheese.
First courses are a speciality particularly appreciated, made from
home-made pasta (tagliatelle, strozzapreti, ravioli, gnocchi, cappelletti)
and served with tasty meat or fish sauces. Roast meat and mixed grilled
meats are always delicious. But on the coast, fish is the king of the table,
prepared according to traditional recipes or sometimes to brilliantly
innovative ones. Meals are accompanied by the characteristic wines
of the Rimini hills (Sangiovese, Trebbiano, Pagadebit), of excellent quality.
Throughout the Malatesta Seignory are found wine vaults where wines
can be tasted and purchased. In the hills there are also farms where
excellent cheeses are produced. The production of olive oil, an ancient
tradition, has reached new heights in recent years, receiving the DOP
label, and there are numerous producers of excellent extra-virgin oil.
Rimini Riviera is a land to be tasted and savoured.
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Rimini Riviera:
active holidays
and well-being
On the Riviera you can practise any sport you choose. In Rimini and
other resorts you will easily find sports fields and centres where you
can play tennis, basketball, soccer, five-a-side football, or volleyball.
Sports clubs, associations, and federations increasingly choose Rimini
Riviera as the venue for events, competitions, meetings and
championships, because the resorts on the coast are able to provide
excellent equipment, playing fields and sports centres suitable for many
different sports.
The Riviera is a real paradise for cycling enthusiasts: from the flat roads
by the sea you can progress immediately to the switchback offered by
the hills of the Malatesta Seignory, amidst enchanting scenery and fine
mementoes of the past. On the coast are to be found each year
increasing numbers of hotels equipped for cyclists and their much-loved
bicycles. Golf enthusiasts can choose between Rimini-Verucchio Golf
Club in Villa Verucchio and Riviera Golf Resort in San Giovanni in
Marignano. And there is no shortage of stables and riding centres if you
prefer to explore the hills on horseback.
The Province of Rimini has the highest concentration anywhere of gyms
and centres for physical activity and well-being. And every bathing
attendant on the beach has a miniature gym near the parasols, with the
relative equipment. So you can take a holiday and keep fit at the same
time. If you enjoy pampering yourself, take a relaxing holiday where the
key word is wellness, meaning health and well-being. Many hotels are
now equipped with a health and beauty spa, or undertake to provide
guests with this service. This type of holiday finds its focal point in the
Riviera Spas, Rimini Terme and Riccione Terme.
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Rimini Riviera:
events and
entertainment
Rimini Riviera is an explosion of events all the year round,
not just in the summer: shows, theatre and cinema festivals,
art exhibitions, sports events, cultural meetings, gatherings
of every kind; festivals devoted to local wines and foods.
All the resorts on the Riviera, and also the hill towns in the
Malatesta Seignory, compete with one another to find ever
more imaginative and interesting ways to keep their guests
company.
Every day and every evening, you can choose from a thousand
different offers. You’re on holiday, and you’re at the centre of
the world, where you can see all the latest fashions and trends
of today, tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow. Your
intelligence and your senses never stop. You’ll go home
pleased to have seen, tasted, listened, followed, taken part.
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Rimini
Art Exhibitions at Castel Sismondo
The atmospheric setting of Castel Sismondo, the great
fortress built by the Malatestas, is the ideal venue for
the major art exhibitions held here every year.
www.fondcarim.it
April
Rimini
Paganello
Young people from all over the world gather for the
Beach Ultimate World Cup, the international Frisbee
tournament. Venue: the beach between the harbour
and the Grand Hotel.
www.paganello.com
May
Casteldelci (Giardiniera)
Farming and Livestock Fair
Event for horsemen and women with food stands.
www.prolococasteldelci.it
May
Pennabilli
Artists in the Square - International Festival
of Street Art
The most beautiful parts of the village become a
huge, outdoor theatre hosting shows by musicians,
acrobats and actors.
www.artistiinpiazza.com
May
Rimini
RiminiWellness
A major event devoted to well-being, fitness and sport:
Rimini Exhibition Centre becomes one huge gym.
www.riminiwellness.it
June
Bellaria Igea Marina
Bellaria Film Festival
The cinema festival which first turned the spotlight
on independent Italian cinema. Entrance free.
www.bellariafilmfestival.org
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June
Maiolo
Bread Fair
Savour the fragrance and ancient flavours of bread,
focaccia and other traditional produce.
www.comune.maiolo.pu.it
June
Riccione
Ilaria Alpi TV Reporting Prize
This event aims to make investigative TV reporting
known and appreciated by the wider public.
Exhibitions, debates, meetings, filmed reportage
www.ilariaalpi.it
June
Rimini
Festival del Mondo Antico,
Celebrating the Ancient World
A very varied opportunity for getting to know the
history, art, archaeology, literature, philosophy and
poetry of the classical world (and others) tempered
by contemporary points of view.
http://antico.comune.rimini.it/
June
Rimini
Gradisca
Extending for all 14 kilometres of Rimini beach,
annually on June 21st, the longest party in the world
welcomes in the summer: banquets with fine food,
music, dancing, and fireworks.
www.riminiturismo.it
June
San Giovanni in Marignano
La notte delle streghe, the Witches’ Sabbath
An event centred on the night of the summer solstice.
www.comune.san-giovanni-in-marignano.rn.it
July
Rimini Riviera
The pink night
La Notte Rosa is the Italian summer’s New Year’s
Eve. The programme includes concerts, theatre
shows, theme illuminations, parties on the beach,
pink scenery and street furniture and fireworks
displays.
www.lanotterosa.it
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July
Montefiore Conca
Rocca di Luna, Fortress by Moonlight
The Malatesta Fortress is the splendid setting for an
event celebrating the full moon in July, with
entertainment and concerts.
www.roccadiluna.it
July
Riccione
Riccione Moda Italia: Fashion Event
Competition for the young designers who will shape
the fashions of the 21st century.
www.riccionemodaitalia.it
July
Santarcangelo di Romagna
Santarcangelo dei Teatri Theatre Festival
A Festival which supports contemporary theatre by
promoting young artists who can “feel the pulse” of
our time and its major languages.
www.santarcangelofestival.com
July
Verucchio
Verucchio Festival
A festival of music which in recent years has been
receptive to the new creative ferments occupying
the international scene.
www.verucchiofestival.it
August
Mondaino
Palio del Daino
A historic pageant with parades, contests between
different districts of the mediaeval town, and
entertainment.
www.paliodeldaino.it
August
Rimini
Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples
A major annual event which takes an aspect of
current affairs as its theme. Over 600,000 people
come to take part in meetings, debates, and
sporting events; and to enjoy exhibitions, music,
and theatre.
www.meetingrimini.org
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August
Saludecio
“Ottocento”, the Nineteenth-Century Festival
A well-tested “time machine” bringing to life
settings, sounds, costumes and characters from a
not-so-distant past.
www.ottocentofestivalsaludecio.it
August
San Leo
Alchemy, Alchemies
Amid magic, mystery and dreams the fascinating old
town centre of San Leo celebrates Count Cagliostro.
www.comune.san-leo.ps.it
August
Verucchio
Nights at the Fortress, Mediaeval Banquets
The Malatesta Fortress is the venue for mediaeval
banquets served by figures in costume and
accompanied by period music.
www.prolocoverucchio.it
September
Misano Adriatico
Moto GP
San Marino and Riviera of Rimini Grand Prix.
The appointment with the world motorbike
championship returns. All cc engine sizes are ready
and the internationally famous champions are
putting the finishing touches to their race
strategies. The mother of all competitions, the Moto
GP is the biggest cc and is the one that Valentino
Rossi and Casey Stoner, two of the top competitors,
race in on their Yamaha and Ducati bikes
respectively.
www.misanocircuit.com
September/October
Novafeltria (Perticara)
Polenta, Mushrooms and Wild Berries Fair
Food and wine traditions, games, music, street
shows and street markets.
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September/October
Rimini
Sagra Musicale Malatestiana,
the Malatesta Music Festival
Symphonic music festival featuring internationally
famous orchestras and conductors.
www.sagramusicalemalatestiana.it
October
Sant’Agata Feltria
National White Truffle and Agricultural, Forest
and Pastoral Produce Fair
On the four Sundays of October, as well as superiorquality truffles, visitors can also savour other
autumnal produce.
www.santagatainfiera.com
November
Talamello
L’Ambra di Talamello - Fossa Cheese
Festival to celebrate this delicious cheese, matured
in ditches carved into the sandstone rock.
www.comune.talamello.pu.it
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Parma
Ferrara
Ravenna
Urbino
Assisi
The art and history of Italy
is close at hand
Rimini and its Riviera are ideally situated for anyone wishing to explore
the towns and villages in central Italy so richly endowed with art and
history. Close at hand is San Marino, the world’s oldest Republic, with
three hill-top fortresses which shape its distinctive profile, and numerous
museums. A few kilometres distant is the fortress town of San Leo, with
its magnificent castle and other historic gems including the Cathedral
and the Romanesque parish church.
Urbino, with its Renaissance Ducal Palace, is about eighty kilometres
away. A journey of little over 150 kilometres will take you to Assisi, with
frescos by Giotto in the San Francesco Basilica, or Florence, with its
inestimable monuments and masterpieces. Just 50 kilometres distant
is Ravenna with its splendid Byzantine mosaics; and if you follow the
Adriatic coast for about 150 kilometres you will reach Venice, with its
gracious palaces and monuments reflected in lagoon and canals.
Rimini is also an ideal centre for visiting other art and culture centres
in Emilia Romagna such as Bologna, Parma and Ferrara.
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© DiskArt™ 1988
© DiskArt™ 1988
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