Rimini, in the footsteps of the great Federico Fellini

Rimini boasts a close connection with Federico Fellini, who was born there on January 20, 1920, and set some of his most famous films in the city. Take a guided tour of the city, exploring locations that evoke cinematic sets and are significant to the life and creative universe of the great master of cinema.

Day 1: Guided tour of the historic center to see the streets and squares that provided the backdrop for some scenes from the film “Amarcord.” Starting from the Arch of Augustus and walking along the homonymous Corso, you will encounter the Malatesta Temple, Tre Martini Square, Gambalunga Street, Ferrari Square, the Fulgor cinema, and finally, reach Cavour Square with the famous Pigna Fountain. Don’t miss the entrance and visit to the MF Museum Fellini, a spread-out interactive museum that allows you to discover Castel Sismondo, Palazzo del Fulgor, and the monumental buildings of Malatesta Square in addition to the director’s work.

Lunch in a tavern with a Fellinian menu based on Adriatic fish, much beloved by the great director.

In the afternoon, the tour continues across the Tiberius Bridge to reach the picturesque Borgo San Giuliano, full of alleys, small squares, and houses decorated with murals depicting characters and scenes from famous films. The last stop is “La Grande Prua,” a monument dedicated to Fellini and his family, designed by Arnaldo Pomodoro. To immerse yourself even more, you could attend a screening at the Fulgor cinema!

Day 2: We will move closer to the sea to visit Fellini’s birthplace on Via Dardanelli, “La Palata,” the Rimini pier that is a reference point in several films. This area, the last stretch of the port, completely pedestrianized, extends from Piazzale Boscovich to the top of the pier where the famous nautophone is located, reaching almost the entire city with its unmistakable sound on foggy days. Here, memories of “I Vitelloni” or the antics of Scureza (the motorcyclist from Amarcord) resurface, along with the noise of the engines of small boats quickly setting sail to get a close look at the legendary Rex Transatlantic.

Continue until you reach the roundabout where “Fellinia” is installed, the large camera created by Elio Guerra in 1948, a symbol of the city’s gaze over the sea. The last stop is the Grand Hotel, a symbol of the Belle Epoque and forbidden desires. For Fellini, it was a place of wealth, luxury, and oriental splendor. Room 316 was the director’s favorite whenever he returned to Rimini for work. Take a break for an aperitif on the unique terrace surrounded by the lush garden, captivated by the imposing charm of the Liberty-style facade.