The Floating Footbridge at the Tiberius Bridge
Che Maraveja! The floating footbridge links the right and left quays of the canal, facing the Tiberius Bridge. It lets you admire the 2,000-year-old bridge from a unique angle: right at water level.
Opened on 1 September 2018 during the Festa de' Borg
The Piazza sull'Acqua
The footbridge and the balcony of Piazzetta Pirinela are part of the "Tiberio comparto 4 Canale" project, a scheme carried out by Rimini city council to regenerate the basin of the Tiberius Bridge and the western canal, with a complete reorganisation of the whole surrounding area.
The "square on the water" in front of the 2,000-year-old bridge consists of a floating footbridge that joins the two banks of the old harbour with a pedestrian route (bikes must be walked) free of architectural barriers.
Technical Details
Floating footbridge
- • Length: 36 metres
- • Width: 3.5 metres
- • Materials: wood and steel
- • Wheelchair accessible
Piazzetta Pirinela balcony
A panoramic viewpoint over the Tiberius Bridge, straight from the heart of Borgo San Giuliano. The best vantage point on the Roman structure.
The Experience
From the footbridge you can take in the breathtaking sight of the Tiberius Bridge seen at water level. A unique experience that lets you admire the 2,000-year-old Roman structure from a completely new angle.
The walk across the footbridge gives you a panoramic view that takes in the Tiberius Bridge, Borgo San Giuliano and Parco Marecchia, the green lung of the city centre, all at once.
The Opening
The 21st Festa de' Borg in 2018 was the occasion for the official opening of the floating footbridge. The ceremony was held on Saturday 1 September at 10:30, with everyone gathering on the right quay of the harbour at the foot of Viganò's "la Vela" staircase.
Since then the footbridge has become one of the most photographed attractions in Rimini and a favourite meeting point for locals and visitors alike.
FAQ: Questions about the footbridge
The floating footbridge is about 36 metres long and three and a half metres wide, linking the two banks of Rimini's old harbour.
The footbridge is a pedestrian route, so bikes must be walked across. This is to keep every visitor safe.
Yes. The floating footbridge is free of architectural barriers and fully accessible to people with reduced mobility, wheelchairs and pushchairs.
The floating footbridge was opened on 1 September 2018, during the 21st Festa de' Borg.