Title: Castel Sismondo in Rimini Historic Center - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Castel Sismondo Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Castel-Sismondo-Hotels.0-l6073942-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Castel Sismondo Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Castel-Sismondo.d6073942.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rimini Historic Center Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Rimini-Historic-Center.d3000661785.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Castel Sismondo Tours and Activities ![Castel Sismondo which includes heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073942/ae428a5b-be75-4b5f-a90c-88801f7dbe05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Castel Sismondo which includes heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073942/ae428a5b-be75-4b5f-a90c-88801f7dbe05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Castel Sismondo featuring heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073942/c4e7f73c-f356-43b3-8d64-c64ea3899193.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Castel Sismondo featuring heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073942/dbdc02a5-3494-4c4b-ac38-73a81008b6de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Castel Sismondo featuring heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073942/d22b43ad-91e1-4493-8b20-e9662cdef5fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Castel Sismondo Activities --- --- #### At the edge of Rimini’s medieval centre is a former stronghold of the Malatesta family. The castle now hosts exhibitions and conferences. A visit to Castel Sismondo (Malatesta Castle) offers an insight into the grandeur of Rimini’s medieval architecture. Admire this imposing structure, built to withstand the groundbreaking artillery advances of the era. Walk in the footsteps of members of the House of Malatesta, the noble family that ruled over Romagna in the late Middle Ages. Sigismondo Malatesta ordered the construction of Castel Sismondo in 1437\. Over a decade passed before its completion. Respected architects, including Filippo Brunelleschi, were invited to help with the design and supervise the building process. The castle served both as a stronghold for protecting Rimini from invasions and as an opportunity for Sigismondo to showcase his family’s affluence. Note that it later became the property of the Papacy and was also used as a prison. A moat once surrounded the structure. What remains of the castle today is only a fraction of the original masterpiece. Inspect the thick walls, built specifically to resist cannonball shots that had increased in power following advancements in gunpowder and ironwork in the 1400s. Pay attention to interesting features, such as the asymmetrical design and multiple windows, which once numbered 160\. Despite being set away from the city center, the towers face toward the city rather than the countryside, from where attackers may have arrived. Access to the interior is currently restricted to private functions, conferences and guided tours of traveling exhibitions. One previous exhibit showcased the artistic connection between Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini and artist Pablo Picasso. Ask about current events at the tourist information office at Rimini train station. Castel Sismondo is located at the western border of Rimini Old Town. Walk to the castle from major city hotels. If you’re arriving by car, use the adjacent metered parking. 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