The Rimini amphitheatre is an ancient Roman building located in the city's historic centre, also known as the Rimini Roman Amphitheatre.
It is one of the most important and impressive monuments in Rimini, and is a historical witness to the ancient games and spectacles of imperial Rome.
The construction of the amphitheatre dates back to the 2nd century A.D., during the time of Emperor Hadrian.
It had a capacity of about 15,000 spectators and was used for gladiator fights, animal fights and other public spectacles.
The amphitheatre underwent several transformations and modifications over the centuries, but only came to light in 1871, when the houses built above it were demolished.
Today, the amphitheatre is one of the main archaeological sites in Rimini and has been restored to allow the public to visit.
Inside, one can admire the ruins of the arena where gladiator fights took place, the tiers of seats that housed the audience and the underground corridors that connected the arena with the building's prisons and dungeons.
In addition to visiting the ruins of the amphitheatre, it is also possible to visit the archaeological museum located within the complex.
The museum houses an extensive collection of archaeological artefacts, including mosaics, sculptures, everyday objects and artefacts from excavations in the area.
In addition, the amphitheatre is close to other important tourist sites in Rimini, such as the Malatesta Temple and Castel Sismondo, which can be visited on the same cultural itinerary.
