Riccione, Beach resort commune in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
Riccione is a commune on the Adriatic coast in the province of Rimini, positioned between larger beach towns. The built-up zone extends from the shore inland across flat terrain with palm-lined avenues and hotel blocks.
The railway line between Bologna and Ancona reached the area in 1861 and brought the first holidaymakers to the coast. Two decades later construction of guesthouses and villas began, transforming the fishing village into a seaside resort.
The name derives from "ricius," a Latin word for hedgehog that once described the ancient Roman settlement. Today some street names and public squares preserve this connection to the antique past.
The train station connects the commune to other towns along the coast and makes day trips possible without a car. Bicycles are widely used because the terrain is flat and wide cycle paths run parallel to the beach.
The Ospedale Ceccarini was originally opened as a small clinic for summer guests and now operates year-round. The founder was a local doctor who converted his practice into a public hospital to serve both locals and tourists.
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