Rimini seems to be a city in which events are taking place all over the year. The major ones often take place in the 105 Stadium (Piazzale Pasolini 1/c) which hosts shows, sports and conventions for up to 7000 persons. Upcoming shows are for example”Holiday on Ice” which will take place from 14 to 17 January 2010. If you are a fan of musical your can enjoy “Grease” also in January and an Italian version of “Cats” in March.
(source: www.stadiumrimini.net)
For further information please click here. This link leads you to the translated version in English.
Are you already planning your next summer holiday in Rimini or elsewhere on the Adriatic Sea? Do you enjoy seaside activities such as bathing, fishing and collecting shells on the beach? Then you might be interested in one of Rimini’s smaller museums: The Shell Museum. Besides around 8000 beautiful shells, the museum presents various exhibits connected to seafaring, fishing and beach life from different decades. Visitors can even admire an old, wooden life guard’s boat.
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The museum is located in Via Minguzzi in Viserbella di Rimini and is opened in the evenings in summer. For more information you can visit their website http://www.escaion.it (click here for the translated version) or contact them via telephone: 0039541 721060. Enjoy!
The itinerary of the cultural route (source: www.romit.org)
Can you imagine to follow the Roman history through different countries in Europe? The European project ROMIT (Roman itineraries) created a cultural route that gives you the chance to explore our common historical roots by travelling.
With this tourististic itinerary you can take a time travel from Italy to Greece via Germany and Bulgaria to explore archeological sites, museums and parks. One of these regions represents the Emilia-Romagna. Alone from Rimini you can start three routes which you can see here. For furhter informtion about the project please check this website.
Sigismondo Malatesta (source: www.taccuinistorici.it)
Today Rimini is a popular sea side resort. But what about the history of the city? What happened before all the visitors came?
If we take a look back in history to the year 1295, we can find the family of the House of Malatesta which ruled in Rimini up to 1500. Still today we can see historical traces of this family scattered over the old town. If you want to follow the footsteps of this family while strolling thourgh the old tow of Rimini you can click here. You will find various itineries in English that will guide you along the most important monumentens and traces the Malatesta family left in Rimini.
PS: Be attentive of the elephants sculptures and pictures… they seem to be everywhere.
When I went to Rimini one month ago, I was very surprised how many bikers I could see both in the old town and along the seaside. After I came back I did some research and found out that the city provides several cycling routes which allow nice bike-rides through Rimini and the Emilia-Romagna region. Actually, you can find about 30 km of bike paths within Rimini and the Marina di Rimini. In case you want to do sporty activities during your holiday, this is an optimal way to connect sight-seeing with sports.
The following link of the tourist office provides several tours- you can choose for example between a “panoramic tour” or the “cuckold´s tour”. Please click here.
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Since Christmas is coming closer and closer, I would like to write about the Panettone, a kind of cake that belongs to every traditional Italian Christmas. If you visit Rimini, or any other Italian city these days, you will see them piled up in supermarkets and corner shops.
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I’m sure most of you have already tried it, but do you know how it is made? Well, today, there are many different sorts of Panettone but the traditional one contains candied orange, citron and lemon zest and raisins. Of course, the yeast dough can also be prepared with other ingredients such as chocolate, almonds, figs or even liqueur.
If you would like to make one at home, here are some links for recipes:
http://www.epicurious.com
http://www.cdkitchen.com
If you are planning a trip to Rimini for the next summer you can expect temperatures from 25 to 28 degrees. If you prefer to travel when the temperature is a little lower I can recommend to go in the first September week. I once went in that time to Rimini and it was warm enough to enjoy the beach and long nights out.
If you are going to Rimini in the current period, the average temperature shouldn´t drop under 0 degrees. Unfortunately, these days the cold has also reached the Emilia-Romagna region as the temperature in the last days was around -1 degree. Brrr….
To find out more about the average temperatures click here.
When I first told my friend I was going to Rimini this autumn, the first thing he told me was “Don’t forget to go to this store, where I bought a lot of t-shirts from”. He was actually referring to the shop called “Happiness is a $10 tee” – a concept store that first appeared in Rimini back in 1984 , and now has opened up in a series of other locations.
The owner, Michael Scapellini says that the idea came from “[...] the desire for happiness , the desire to escape from any store and not be angry for having spent too much on a beautiful t-shirt”. Their plan is simple, to sell comfortable, quality t-shirts with different and original prints. For example, you can find prints of the myths of all time, from music ( the Beatles, the Sex Pistols) to sport and fashion (Marylin Monroe, Kate Moss) and have to pay little “because nobody has to leave frustrated from the store”.
You can find more information about this brand on their website http://www.mycloset.it/ . But I recommend you should pay a visit to their store – in Rimini Piazza Agabiti 7 -
This summer I’ve been touring Italy for two weeks, and after visiting Rimini , my next stop was Venice, where I spent a day visiting around the city and taking pictures. I have to say that if you plan a one-day trip around the city of Rimini, Venice can be a wonderful choice, but it will also an exhausting experience. Venice is arguably the one of the biggest tourist destinations in the world, and for good reason. Its an enchanting city that can only be experienced live and in person. Its also one of those places that can be quite exhausting to see, so a one day excursion and back to the charm and relaxation in Rimini can be a great idea.
I advise you to take the train from Rimini Centrale - the trip will take between 3.5 h and 4h - depending upon the trains you take. Be careful to choose trains that do not require a change at Bologna, and if you can’t find any direct ones, make sure you allow yourself enough time to make the connection. Also, the price of the ticket can variate. I have paid 20 euros for a return ticket.
If you can wake up in the morning and leave Rimini at 7.00 am , you will be in Venice at 11.00 am and have enough time to travel around the city and get back by the evening.
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Italy is a popular touristic destination. The variation of attractive cities, the sunny weather and the great Italian food make the country also ideal for backpacking. If you want to make a stop at the Adriatic Sea to enjoy some party and beach life, Rimini is offering besides more than 1000 hotels also a bunch of backpacking hostels. When I checked their offer I was surprised of the services they provide for example WiFi, bikes for rent and guest kitchen for free. I think to stay in a hostel is a great opportunity to meet other people from all over the world and enjoy a great time in Rimini.
Please check the following links:
Rimini Hostel
Sunflower Hostel
Rimini Jammin´Party Hostel
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