Alcide Cervi’s Park

Alcide Cervi Park

It is dedicated to the memory of Alcide Cervi, Cervi brothers’ father , who died in the Second World War. The old Ausa  riverbed is now a verdant park which goes from the Augustus Arch to Roma Street. Within the park you can find a memorial devoted to the Partisan Resistance, built by Elio Morri (1973-1975).

Olga Bondi Park: devoted to the memory of Olga Bondi, young victim of fascism from Rimini.  This park is the extension of Alcide Cervi Park.

Fabbri Park: its name derives from the ancient Fornace Fabbri, placed near the park. It covers the area  between Olga Bondi and Ghirlandetta parks.

John Paul II Park: it is known as “Parco della Cava”, after the old clod quarry which was replaced by the current artificial lake. It represents one of the biggest parks of the city, second for extension, 14 acres, and surely the one with the most beautiful landscape. Not far from the city centre , on the left of Via della Fiera and in the nearby of Centro Civico Commerciale Ausa, It is directly connected to Fabbri Park and to Poderi della Ghirlandetta Park . It was inaugurated in 2011 with the new Palacongressi.

Elio Morri’s activity was significantly linked to the city of Rimini,  his hometown and source of inspiration, many of his works can be seen in the landmarks of the city.  Besides “The Monument to Resistance” there are several works in the old town that are easy to reach:

 

Three Martyrs’ Square: “Three Martyrs’ Plate”; “MIracle of the Mule” bas-relief  of the Paolotti’s church.

 

Cavour Square: “Puer mingens” of the town’s fountain.

 

Province’s Palace: Bas-reliefs on the theme of work.

 

Ferrari’s Gardens: “Monument to Francisco Busignani”.

 

S.Andrew’s Borough:“S. Gaudenzo”  overdoor  lunette of S.Gaudenzo’s church and “Crucifix” on the inside.

 

Other works are reachable through pleasant walks:

 

Fellini Square Park: Busts of illustrious people linked to Rimini’s seaside.

 

Covignano:“Via Crucis” climb to the Grazie.

 

Colonnella’s church: “Baptismal Font”.