Murales del borgo San Giuliano
Murales del borgo San Giuliano are painted walls in a former fishing neighborhood of Rimini that tell stories from film, labor, and everyday life. The colorful decoration spreads through narrow alleys and covers building facades, turning the entire quarter into an open-air art gallery.
This quarter began around the year 1000 as a fishing community and was saved in 1979 by a festival honoring its residents, who prevented demolition. After Fellini's death in 1994, the community dedicated the festival to him, and artists started painting walls with scenes from his films and images of local life.
The murals honor Federico Fellini and feature scenes from his films that shape the neighborhood's spirit. Residents and artists use the walls to tell their stories: fishermen, everyday moments, and characters from Fellini's work create a visible connection between cinema and local identity.
The murals are free and accessible all day since they are painted on outer walls and the entire quarter is open. You can best explore the area on foot or by bicycle to wander through narrow streets and discover new artworks around every turn.
A ceramic wall section called 'E mur de suranom' honors the nicknames of former residents such as sailors and coachmen, preserving an invisible history of the families who built this quarter over generations. These small artworks link names with the people who lived here.
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