Rimini is a city to the Italian in the Emilia Romagna.

Them became 268 v. Chr. of the Romans as colony Ariminum (because of the delta of the river Ariminus) based, in order to place against the penetrating Gallier a garrison. From here from conquered the Romans the Po-level. 359 the council is called up by Rimini.

Today it is for the tourism of high importance, so that the term of the Teutonengrills was coined/shaped here. Rimini is university town at the same time. The city has 135,886 inhabitants and a total area of 134,58 km (January 2006).

Objects of interest

Fontana della Pigna

The Fontana della Pigna (dt. Tannzapfen well) is on the Piazza Cavour, it 1400 by Giovanni Carrara was designed there. At this well it is special that its components were built up to a large extent from earlier wells. Thus the basin originates from that 15 Jh., other parts originates partially even from Roman Epochen.1807 the Fontana was restored, the tap was replaced by a statue of the San Paolo, however this one cancelled later again.

Even Leonardo da Vinci was inspired, with an attendance in Rimini of the graceful designedness of the well. It wrote over the well: "” Fassi un' armonia colle various cadute D' acqua alla fontana di Rimini, come vedesti 5 agosto 1502. "”, these words stand today on a board with the well.

Sport

Rimini resident the soccer club Rimini Calcio, this plays 2005/06 in the series B. in the season.

Tourism

Rimini becomes estimated from many young people particularly from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Particularly in the time of the Ferragosto many young Italians spend their vacation here. Also Abitur conclusion travels go frequently into the "“party city"” to the Adria.

During the main season the Italian star Dj Gigi D'Agostino presents weekly in Altromondo Studios. Further popular discotheques in Rimini and environment are:

• Baia imperial one: Giant-large discotheque plant with open air range
• Carnaby: A discotheque in the center of the city, with the famous Cocktailmixer Mirco Vitali.
• PeterPan: Large discotheque with beautiful garden and pool, however too much high prices

To the beach vacation the city is only little suitable, since there are only few free beach sections. On beach sections, which belong to the hotels, couch obligation prevails. These must be rented to a daily rent by up to 15"€ for two couches and a screen.

With Rimini is also of Italy largest miniature park, which is issued "“Italia in Miniatura"” in beside buildings of Italy also different European buildings in a miniature format. At the park are in addition attached a recreational park, which possesses a game water course among other things.

Sons and daughters of the city

• Federico Fellini, Italian film producer and director
• Hugo Pratt, Italian Comic author
• Stechinelli, Landdrost and yard banker of the 17. Century
• Carlo Tessarini, Italian Violinist and composer

Related links

• Web operational readiness level of the Comune di Rimini (ital.)
• Information portal over the holidays place Rimini
• History of Rimini (ital.)

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