Not many people are aware that Rimini, one of the most famous touristic destinations in the very North of the Adriatic coast, was founded in 286 B.C. under the name of Ariminum.

As reminded by the Australian magazine Italianicious, today, the Rimini Riviera is "famous for its well-equipped beaches, fine sands and wide shoreline that stretches for 15 kilometres", as well as for being a perfect holiday spot for all ages and needs. This portion of the Riviera Romagnola hosts today over 200 beach establishments and 1100 hotels. An impressive number considering that the first two bathing venues were opened in 1843 and 1872, and that is was only in 1845 that a horse drawn carriage service was launched to connect Rimini's city centre to nearby beaches.

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Source: http://www.thisisitaly-panorama.com/