Rimini

Rimini is a popular beach resort town on the Adriatic Coast that has been ruled by Etruscans, Celts, Romans, Ostrogoths, Lombards, and Italians. The Bridge of Tiberius was built in 20 A.D. and was the only bridge on the Marecchia River not successfully destroyed by the Germans as they retreated northwards in World War 2.

Like all great cities, Rimini has some bizarre graffiti.

Sismondo Castle was built by the Malatesta lords of Rimini in 1437. Brunelleschi is said to have helped design it.

Mussolini donated this statues of Julius Caesar to Rimini to recognize it as the location where Caesar said "Alea iacta est," the die has been cast, as he crossed the Rubicon river (stream).

The Arch of Augustus was dedicated in 27 B.C. and is the oldest standing Roman arch in the world.

Many churches in Rimini display skillful brickwork.

The Italian government owns and regulates all beaches. It distributes small plots to private renters who manage their segment and can charge money for amenities on it. I walked past over 50 segments of Rimini's beaches while I was there.

During the high season, the beaches are covered with beach chairs and umbrellas you can rent. I'm told Rimini is overrun with Russians in the summer.