Piazza Cavour
Italy
Here you can find the most important public buildings.You will see Palazzo Garampi, Palazzo dell'Arengo and Palazzo Podestà. The fulcrum of the square is the Pinecone fountain and finally you can also admire Sismondo Castle.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Piat-za Cavour, the civic soul of Rimini. If the Arch of Augustus represents the city's ancient imperial roots, this square represents its medieval and Renaissance blossoming. …
Listen in the app2Palazzo dell'Arengo
Standing prominently on the north side of the square is the Palat-zo dell-Ar-en-go, the oldest and perhaps most imposing building in the square. Constructed in twelve hundred four, this palace was built to house the councils of…
Listen in the app3Palazzo del Podestà
Directly adjacent to the Arengo is the Palat-zo del Po-des-tà, built around thirteen hundred thirty. The 'Podestà' was a high-ranking official, usually brought in from another city to ensure impartiality in the administration of…
Listen in the app4Fontana della Pigna
In the center of the square stands the Fon-ta-na del-la Pin-ya, or the Fountain of the Pinecone. For centuries, this was the primary source of fresh water for the residents of Rimini, and it remains a cherished landmark. …
Listen in the app5The Statue of Pope Paul V
Near the center of the square, you will find a large bronze statue of Pope Paul the Fifth, seated on a grand throne and extending a hand in blessing. Erected in sixteen hundred fourteen, this monument commemorates the Pope’s role…
Listen in the app6Vecchia Pescheria (The Old Fish Market)
Tucked into the corner of the square is one of Rimini’s most charming and unique structures: the Vec-chia Pes-cher-ia, or the Old Fish Market. Built in seventeen hundred forty-seven by the architect Giovan Francesco Buonamici,…
Listen in the app7Teatro Amintore Galli
Closing the southern side of the square is the Te-a-tro Am-in-to-re Gal-li, a majestic neoclassical building that serves as the city's main opera house. Designed by the architect Luigi Poletti and inaugurated in eighteen hundred…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we finish our tour of Piat-za Cavour, take one last look around this extraordinary space. You have seen the stern power of the medieval communes, the hydraulic ingenuity of the Renaissance, the religious authority of the…
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What is Piazza Cavour?
Piazza Cavour is a place in Italy with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 44.0607, 12.5660 |
| Last updated |
