Rimini is a city and comune in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy and capital city of the Province of Rimini. It is located on the Adriatic sea, near the coast between the rivers Marecchia (the ancient Ariminus) and Ausa (Aprusa). Coast navigation and fishing are traditional industries and, together with Riccione, it is probably the most famous seaside resort on the Adriatic Riviera.

Lounge on the 15km of beachs known as "La marina", the beachfront is by far the number one reason anybody comes to Rimini. The old town is a major historical and cultural value with valuble monuments dating back to roman and medieval era.

Much of Rimini's success as a tourist destination has been because of its fine sandy beaches and excellent infrastructure. The down-side to this is that it has branded the town as a simple beach resort, obscuring the wealth of historical, religious, and cultural sites worth visiting in the town and its surrounding countryside.

Some of rimini's sights:
The Roman Amphitheatre, The Tiberius brigde, The grand Hotel, The Malatesta Temple, castel Sismondo and many many more.

From its earliest history Rimini has always been an important centre for trade, and that hasn't changed. It is, without exaggeration, a shopper's paradise. Italians flock to Rimini not just because of its beaches and hotels, but also because there are bargains to be had shopping in the local markets, factory outlets, and shops.

The tradition of the market stall may have been largely lost in a lot of other European countries, but in Italy it reigns supreme. Locals searching for fresh bread/vegetables etc are more likely to make their way to the local food market than a supermarket.

Fashion conscious teenagers have probably decked themselves out from a market stall, where all the latest trends are represented at rock-bottom prices. If you've promised yourself a pair of quality leather Italian shoes, try a stroll around one of the weekly markets, where you can get style and quality at a fraction of the cost of the shops.

Aside from the value and range of produce available at the various markets, shopping there is a wonderful tourist experience. The banter and bustle in the main market, held on Wednesdays and Saturdays in and around Piazza Cavour, for example, is a real eye-opener!

Romagna is a region fiercely proud of its traditions and history, and one of the expressions of this is the multitude of small, often family run, businesses producing and selling arts and crafts, ranging from distinctive textiles, through to pottery.

Nothing speaks more of Romagna than this bread of ours... it is a symbol that speaks of devotion to our land.Giovanni Pascoli.

Passing through the riviera you must taste the typical Piadina or Piada a thin Italian Flatbread, prepared in the Romagna region (Forli-Cesena, Ravenna and Rimini). It is usually made with white flour, lard (or olive oil), salt and water. Piadinas are usually sold immediately after preparation in specialized KIosks (called piadinerie) filled with a variety of cheeses, cold cuts and vegetables, but also with sweet fillings such as jam or Nutella.