Palazzo Brioli, Rimini
Located on the eastern side of the historic Piazza Tre Martiri, the Brioli Palace framing the clock tower (Torre dell'Orologio) was built in the 1547. The building was renovated in 1753 by architect Francesco Buonamici. In the middle of the 18th century the palace featured a science observatory. An interesting feature of the tower is the clock that shows days, months and zodiac signs. This astrological calendar appeared with the help of Domenico Carini in 1750. The palace was well-known among aristocrats and celebrities and this place housed names like Verdi, Prince Umberto di Savoia and Cardinal Bonaparte.
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Sight Name: Palazzo Brioli
Sight Location: Rimini, Italy (See walking tours in Rimini)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Rimini, Italy (See walking tours in Rimini)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Rimini, Italy
Create Your Own Walk in Rimini
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Rimini Introduction Walking Tour
The Roman Republic founded an outpost called Ariminus at the mouth of the river Marecchia in 268 BC. Rimini was a center of civil wars and invasions. Julius Caesar made his famous "Rubicon" speech to his troops in the city forum.
The city was an all-important junction. The ancient Roman road, via Flaminia, ended in Rimini at the Arch of Augustus, erected in 27 BC. Another old Roman... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
The city was an all-important junction. The ancient Roman road, via Flaminia, ended in Rimini at the Arch of Augustus, erected in 27 BC. Another old Roman... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Federico Fellini Trail
Even those vaguely familiar with cinema perhaps have heard of Federico Fellini. In recent history, the picturesque resort town of Rimini, on the Adriatic coast of Italy, "marked" itself primarily as the birthplace and the final resting place of this great film director.
Fellini lived in Rimini from January 1920, when he was born, until January 1939, when he moved out to Rome. While... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Fellini lived in Rimini from January 1920, when he was born, until January 1939, when he moved out to Rome. While... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles