INSANE: Rimini - The Real Truth

An Italian taxi driver covered his home with seashells; his daughter still preserves it today

Rimini, Italy, is home to the extraordinary House of Shells, a magnificent creation by Alfonso Rinaldi, who transformed his residence into a shell-studded spectacle starting in the 1960s. Utilizing around 12,000 mussels, scallops, and clams gifted by local sources, Rinaldi crafted brilliant façades and colorful flowerpots with specialized concrete. His…

The Times of India · Sep 29

Pope’s ‘couturier of the sacred’ fuelled by faith

SANTARCANGELO DI ROMAGNA, Italy - Far from the solemn pomp of the Vatican, nestled under the arcades of the mountain town of Santarcangelo di Romagna, a tailor clad all in black leaned over his sketch.

Bangkok Post · Aug 22

Leo XIV in San Marino and Rimini: peace message and CL reunion

A pope returns to San Marino and the Rimini Meeting over 40 years after John Paul II, calling for peace, justice, diplomacy, dialogue and friendship between peoples in a world wounded by war.

Euronews · Aug 22

'We tested the legs a little bit' – Tadej Pogačar pleased with Tour de France opener despite no time gains

Slovenian looks ahead to Sunday's possible GC test on San Luca after placing fourth in Rimini on stage 1

Cycling News · Jun 29, 2024

Tour de France opener a sufferfest for Mark Cavendish: 'If you've got my body type, don't start cycling'

Manxman lives to fight another day after struggling on stage 1 through the Apennine mountains

Cycling News · Jun 29, 2024

'I never expected to be here on this level' – Emotional Wout van Aert celebrates Tour de France opening stage podium

Belgian takes third in Rimini days after claiming 'I've never started the Tour de France in such poor form'

Cycling News · Jun 29, 2024

France's Bardet wins Tour de France opener as Cavendish stuggles

Cycling 206 kilometres from Florence to Rimini for a hot and hilly stage, French climber Romain Bardet crossed the line to claim the first yellow jersey. Britain’s Mark Cavendish struggled, finishing second last over the line.

France 24 · Jun 29, 2024

Tour de France: Romain Bardet steals the show on stage 1 to claim first maillot jaune

Thrilling first Tour de France stage from Florence to Rimini puts paid to GC hopes of Gaudu, Buitrago

Cycling News · Jun 29, 2024

As it happened: Breakaway holds off charging peloton in thrilling close finish as DSM-Firmenich PostNL take 1-2 in opener

206km from Florence to Rimini will test the major contenders from the outset

Cycling News · Jun 29, 2024

Tour de France 2024 stage 4 preview: Map and profile of 140km route as GC riders battle on Col du Galibier

The first mountain stage of this year’s Tour takes the peloton into France for the first time and culminates in the long, draining Galibier climb before a fast descent to Valloire

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2024