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Arco d'Augusto

The Arco d'Augusto is the oldest Roman arch still standing. It marks the end of the Via Flaminia, the road that linked the city of Rimini to Rome. The monument's style is sober yet imposing, even though what we see today is only part of the original structure. Together with the Ponte di Tiberio it is one of the symbols of Rimini, appearing on the city's coat of arms.

Good to know

  • Built in 27 BC from Istrian stone, it never had a city gate to close off the town: in the age of the Pax Augusta there was no need to defend against attack. It originally had a bronze statue of Augustus on top.
  • It survived the 396 bombing raids that struck Rimini during the Second World War. In September 1944 a German officer wanted to demolish it to block the Allied advance, and that same year South African troops also considered knocking it down to let their vehicles through: fortunately, neither plan was ever carried out.
  • Set into the paving at the centre of the arch is a nail marking the crossing point of the Via Flaminia and the Via Emilia.

Other information

The arch has a square structure and is supported by columns decorated with Corinthian capitals; alongside it are 4 niches with statues representing four important Roman deities: Apollo and Jupiter, facing towards the capital; the goddess Roma and Neptune, facing towards Rimini. In medieval times it was extended at the top with the addition of crenellated decoration. The remains of brick walls stand at the sides of the arch, surrounded by a broad green area.

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