Rimini - San Marino Route

About the destination: People have exerted themselves over the years inventing nicknames for the remarkable Bologna: la Dotta, the learned, for being the home of Europe’s oldest university, an institution which still draws in thousands of students; la Grassa, the fat, for being a culinary wonder with more and superior restaurants than many world capitals; finally Bologna Rossa, due to its leftist politics. Wander among the endless miles of porticos that adorn the burnt-orange buildings, and feel the energy that quietly vibrates in the streets. Explore the elegant galleries of vie dell’Indipendenza and via Ugo Bassi. At piazza Nettuno and Maggiore the crowds gather under the Corinthian columns of the Palazzo del Podestà, moving in the afternoon with the shade to the steps of the Basilica of San Petronio, a massive Gothic structure with a spectacular entrance. In the fountain outside, the bronze Neptune and Attendants splash joyfully. The two towers to the west of piazza di Porta Ravegnana are considered the symbol of the city. You can ascend the taller of the two for a fantastic view of Bologna and the Po valley. The capital of the Emilia-Romagna region is rich in history, art, culture, cuisine and music, and is often overlooked in favour of the country’s more famous tourism hotspots nearby but is all the more attractive for it.

About the destination: Rimini is the capital city of the Province of Rimini. It's situated on the Adriatic Sea, on the coast between the rivers Marecchia and Ausa. An art city with ancient Roman and Renaissance monuments, Rimini is the birthplace of the famous film director Federico Fellini. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • The Augustus Arch, a Roman arch built to celebrate the Roman emperor who lent it his name • The Tiberius Bridge, the Roman bridge that marks the start of the Aemilian Way • The Domus of the Surgeon, an impressive archaeological area documenting 20 centuries of Rimini history. • The Federico Fellini Museum is located within Rimini's historic centre and is popular with both Italian public and foreign visitors alike. • Tempio Malatestiano.

About the destination: San Marino, officially known as the most Serene Republic of San Marino (in Italian: Serenissima Repubblica di San Marino), is a Constitutional Republic and the oldest sovereign State in the world. It's an enclave surrounded by Italian territory, between Emilia Romagna and brands. It includes Mount Titano, 739 metres, and is only 10 kilometres from the Adriatic Sea, although the country has no access to the sea. It's one of the European microstates. Since tourism represents more than 50% of the economy, the Government has abolished taxes and customs duties, except for the sale of coins and stamps. In addition, the Italian Government gives San Marino an annual budget after the basic treaty signed by both parties.