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Route to Rimini between history art and culture
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Oregon and across the river are ancient cities and rich history, offering to lovers of fine arts many places to visit to admire the

beauty of the past.

There are numerous monuments and sights, which testify to the long history of this city and the river, an important center since the

Roman, when it was called Ariminum. Rimini is a city full of testimonies of the past, of ancient memory and its origins date back

time to those Celtic and Etruscan settlements. Became a colony of Latin rights in 268 BC Imperial Hall and Augustus, then turns into

important maritime city with rich monuments. In the Middle Ages, Rimini, emerged as common and, in the Renaissance, was the capital of Signoria

Malatesta of living, especially in terms of cultural and artistic heritage, a thriving period of splendor. The court was home to famous artists and Malatesta

writers such as Brunelleschi and Leon Battista Alberti.

Later, in the sixteenth century, the city came under the dominion of the Papal States that halted the economic development for nearly three centuries.

And 'only the beginning of 900 that witnessed a revival of the city and the emergence of numerous seaside resorts and luxury residences.

These periods have been many testimonies. Rimini has an artistic and cultural heritage that is worth knowing that goes from

asked lots in the hills of the hinterland to the Malatesta Temple, which rises within the city and highlighting the history and richness of Rimini in

centuries and that could enrich your vacation.

They must be really wealthy Roman houses in the second century after Christ overlooking the decumani of Ariminum; Take for example

what corresponds to today via Malatesta Temple. Here and in its immediate vicinity were found the remains of major domus. Nearby

at the Piazza Ferrari, was found in 1989 the so-called "house of the surgeon," with the splendid polychrome mosaic

depicts Orpheus surrounded by animals, and other stylish mosaics with geometric motifs, related to a domus restored at mid-second century. During

restoration of the Jesuit college, now houses the Museum of the City, between 1984 and 1985, were brought to light the remains of a pavement with a

black and white mosaic.

For example, to visit, and the village of San Giuliano, a former fishermen's quarter of the same name and which houses the old church, which keeps inside

"The Martyrdom of San Giuliano" (1580) artist Paolo Veronese. A short distance from the church there is the Ponte Tiberio, one of the few Roman bridges still

exist.

Even the beautiful Piazza Cavour, the city center, is crowned by the magnificent Palazzo dell'Arengo of 1207, the Teatro Comunale and the Palazzo del

Podesta where you can relax, admire the beauty of the city while enjoying your holiday in Bellaria hotel only a few kilometers from the city.

Also important Castel Sismondo, an imposing building of Sigismondo Malatesta went home that now houses the Museum of Cultures outside Europe.

Not far from the castle stands the church of S. Augustine built in 1247, flanked by a large bell that the masterpieces are located

Master dell'Arengo.

Then, of course, can not escape the Malatesta Temple, symbol of the city, which is a typical Renaissance building erected between 1447 and 1460 by

Sigismondo Malatesta designed by Leon Battista Alberti.

Finally, the City Museum, housed in the former convent and the Jesuit college, full of artefacts and historical evidence.

To visit his Picture Gallery, which houses works by Ghirlandaio, Guercino and Reni besides a valuable collection of tapestries and ceramics. If

are taking advantage of the proverbial hospitality in some hotel 3 stars Igea Marina and the time is not the best or do not feel like this beach

route might be a good alternative to get to know the history of this magnificent land.