Rimini, known primarily for its beach tourism, has a rich and varied history that dates back about 800,000 years, with settlements as early as the Paleolithic.
The modern city was founded with the establishment of the Roman colony of Ariminum in 268 B.C. Strolling through the historic center, visitors can admire numerous Roman landmarks such as the Tiberius Bridge, the Arch of Augustus, the Galli Theater, and the Domus of the Surgeon.
In the Middle Ages, Rimini became a municipality and later a lordship, reaching its peak under the rule of the Malatesta family, with the construction of Castel Sismondo and the Malatesta Temple.
In the 20th century, the city experienced the golden age of the Belle Époque and the tourism boom of the 1960s and '70s.
For both regular visitors and those visiting Rimini for the first time, the city is able to showcase its many facets, some of them unexpected. Rimini has skillfully combined the beauty of an ancient city with the riches of a modern and tourist-friendly one; with its ability to embrace new trends while never forgetting its roots, it continues to surprise and captivate its guests.