The movida romagnola, is where the summer nightlife happens, ballt on the coastal road Lungomare which is along the central city beach Marina. To use its good hotels outside the summer season, has Rimini (130 000 pop.) a year-round bustling congress tourism developed.

Arco d'Augusto This stately, well-preserved Arch of Augustus from 27 BC was once the southern entrance to the Ariminum.

Castel Sismondo At the Piazza Malatesta rises this mighty castle.

Ponte di Tiberio The Tiberiusbridge on five sheets is one of the most complex architecturally remaining bridges from the Roman period. It combines the fishermen's quarter Borgo San Giuliano with picturesque small streets and good Fishtrattories with the urban center, which is grouped around two squares, Piazza Tre Martyrs and the Piazza Cavour.

food                                                                                                                                                                      Caffè delle Rose Rimini institution in a new outfit, the meeting place for coffee and drinks. Mon closed. Viale Vespucci 1                  Lo Squero A proven, good fish restaurant directly on the waterfront promenade. Tue closed. Lungomare Tintori 7

where to stay                                                                                                                                                           De Londres One of the tradition resort hotels on the sea, lavishly equipped and open all year round. 49 rooms. Viale Vespucci 24 Villa Adriatica Renovated villa in a shady garden with a pool, centrally located in Marina Centro. 79 rooms. Viale Vespucci 3

San Marino Over the Val Marecchia, 25 km southwest high on the Mount Titano rock on the border between Romagna and the Marche, has the smallest republic of the world preserve its independence since 1100 years. With Dutyfree shops, castles, historic arms and a collection of Ferrari and the half-hourly change their impressively uniformed guards, it is a tourist attraction.