
Museo della Città, Rimini (must see)
The Rimini City Museum was founded in 1990 and has its headquarters in the eighteenth-century building that used to serve as a Jesuit college and a hospital. The museum currently consists of over 40 rooms with thematic exhibitions. On the ground floor you can visit the Archeological Section, dedicated to Imperial Rimini. Walk up the historic eighteenth century staircase and enter the gallery that displays works of art and artifacts that follow a chronological path from the eleventh to the twentieth century. Here you can see masterpieces of the fourteenth century Rimini School along with Renaissance frescoes and paintings by local artists. Downstairs you can also see an exhibition dedicated to Rene Gruau, a well-known figure in the history of fashion design.
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Museo della Città on Map
Sight Name: Museo della Città
Sight Location: Rimini, Italy
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Rimini, Italy
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Walking Tours in Rimini, Italy
Create Your Own Walk in Rimini
Creating your own self-guided walk in Rimini is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Federico Fellini Trail
Rimini is famous as the hometown of the world-famous film director Federico Fellini. This is the city where he was born and where he died, the city that inspired him and whose images Fellini used frequently in his movies. Take this tour and feel the atmosphere of Rimini that enchanted the great film director.
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Rimini Introduction Walk
Sitting on the Adriatic coast of Italy in Emilia-Romagna region, the ancient town of Rimini – originally known as Ariminum – has been around for centuries, dating back as far as the times of Julius Caesar. Following WWII, Rimini's rich historic heritage was on the verge of disappearing as most of the city lay in ruins. Luckily, many of its ancient monuments have been restored to the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Architectural Jewels
An ideal way to explore the history of a city is by gazing at its amazing architecture. Rimini is no exception. The palaces and administrative buildings of Rimini are closely tied to every major event that has happened in the city since ancient times. Take this tour to admire the architectural heritage of Rimini.
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles
Historical Churches
Rimini's rich cultural and historic heritage includes numerous churches, most of them dating back to the middle ages. Each of the city's religious buildings has a unique appearance and a story to tell. You are certain to be impressed with the amazing paintings, frescoes, stuccoes and sculptures found inside. Take this self-guided tour to visit Rimini's most fascinating religious... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Museums and Art Galleries
Have fun exploring the artistic part of Rimini while visiting its fascinating exhibitions in museums and art galleries. Get to know the ancient history of the city at the Municipality Museum and look at the archeological findings at the Domus del Chirurgo, then visit the art galleries that display the works of the best of contemporary artists. This self-guided tour will help you learn more about... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles