Works of art to see Emilia-Romagna

Begun in 14 AD under Augustus, this bridge over the river Marecchia was completed in 21 AD by Tiberius, who gave it his name. It is built of massive stone from Istria and has five semicircular arches whose width decreases from the centre to the banks. During the Second World War this was the only bridge in Rimini that was not dynamited, apparently saved by a German officer who prevented its destruction. In summer, boat trips are organized on the Marecchia around the bridge; ask at the tourist office.

Emblem of the city, this bridge was built in 1638 by the architect Luca Danese of Ravenna. It consists of five wide arched staircases. Under the arcades, five canals (today there are only three), the access roads to Comacchio and the exits to the sea used to converge. In front of the bridge, the old fish shop occupies a characteristic building also dating from the 17th century and restored several times. Further on is the Ponte degli Sbirri ("Bridge of the Cops"), so named because of its proximity to old prisons.