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Unusual Attractions in Rimini

House of the Shells

One Italian taxi driver covered his entire house in small seashells creating a weird bit of architecture that is preserved to this day.

Italia in Miniatura

Famous landmarks and structures from across Italy fill this miniature park.

Ponte di Tiberio (Bridge of Tiberius)

This 2,000-year-old Doric bridge is still open to pedestrian and vehicular traffic to this day.

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Serravalle, San Marino

San Marino Jinja

The only Shinto shrine in Europe that has been officially sanctioned by Japan.

8 miles from Rimini

Città di San Marino, San Marino

Prisoner Art of Guaita Tower

High in the clouds of San Marino sits an ancient tower with some curious prisoner graffiti.

10 miles from Rimini

Biblioteca Malatestiana

A gorgeous medieval library where the books are kept in chains.

16 miles from Rimini

Woodpecker Disco

A domed disco abandoned since the '70s now attracts artists and explorers under its unique roof.

19 miles from Rimini

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