In the evening tourists will meet a great number of odd people wearing bright hats and wigs, pink airy dresses are much preferred by women. Even makeup of girls and women features rouge and bright pink lipsticks. Special illuminating systems are applied in shops and restaurants of the city during the celebration adding to the charming atmosphere of the ethnic fest. At nightfall all the streets of the city get filled …
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Sismondo castle is extremely popular with lovers of history. It was built in the 15th century and originally served as the main residence of Sismondo Pandolfo, the ruler of the city. The fortress is perfectly preserved to this day. It offers fascinating excursions and is often used for various cultural events. In Rimini, you can visit excellent archaeological areas. One of them carries an unusual name of The House …
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4. A bicycle is a popular means of transportation among local residents and city guests. One can rent a bicycle in one of the renting centers. A day rent of a bicycle will cost about 10-15 Euro, in case of a longer rent term the daily rates will be lower.
5. Taxi service is available 24/7 in the city. Special parking lots are equipped in close vicinity to remarkable city sites, large shopping malls and …
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The La Fornarina restaurant is one of the most visited eating establishments among local residents and city guests. The restaurant offers a great assortment of dishes at the most attractive prices. Perfect pasta added with seafood, exotic soups and fish-soup with crisp toasts, grilled meat, and light berry desserts are available on the menu. These temping treats are impossible not to taste. Visitors with kids are …
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Latin-American music fans choose the Grancaribe disco club offering its guests a hot music program, an enormous brightly lit dance floor and a cozy lounge bar. Most wanted DJs are engaged in the entertaining shows rather frequently. Dancing enthusiasts will like the IO Street club presenting a hot mix of popular music to its guests every evening. During the week the club holds several interesting theme parties, …
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The building of the majestic aged chapel houses the Rimini City Museum (Museo della Città). Its exposition unveils the city history, its visitors will discover a vast collection of unique showpieces dealing with history and culture of the city. Tourists will enjoy antique frescos, ceramic crafts, works of art, one of the halls of the museum presents statuary artworks. Travelers interested in art will be pleased to …
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Italy - moving around the country
Italy has an extremely developed air network. There are many airports in the country, including helicopter landing stations, and air bases. Most airports are working to transport passengers and have international status (designed for the reception and transit of passengers from the near and far abroad).The largest aerial harbor in Italy is the Da Vinci Airport. At the moment, four terminals are successfully operating within its territory. The airport is located about twelve kilometers from Rome. You can get to the airport by means of public transportation or by taxi service. Please note that free buses and even underground electric trains run between the terminals.
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Overview of festivals and celebrations in Italy
On the eve of the Catholic Epiphany in Italy, La Befana is celebrated, the main character of which is Epiphanius, a kind old woman. Upon giving, according to legend she, along with the magi, was to accompany the baby Jesus, but was delayed, and they went without her. Now she is looking for him, going into each house and giving out gifts, hoping to find the baby. The image of Epiphany is rather unfriendly; she wears a pointed hat and flies on a mortar. To make the festival more interesting, acrobats in old-fashioned costumes perform incredible tricks on special ropes. In addition to the masquerade, games and dances are arranged, in which anyone can take part. At the end of the celebration, guests can see the most beautiful fireworks. La Befana is held on the same day as the "Parade of Three Kings" in Spain, on January 5.
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