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49 BC Caesar at Ariminum | Re-enactment of Caesar's entry into Rimini after crossing the Rubicon by LEGIO XIII.

Legio XIII, the first legion of Ariminum celebrates the tradition of Julius Caesar's entry into the city after crossing the Rubicon.
It was 10 January 49 B.C. when the commander crossed what was the "limes" during the night to arrive at the first light of dawn in Ariminum, with only one legion in his retinue, the XIII, which he had wanted.

The re-enactment begins at 4 p.m. at the reservoir in front of Tiberius' bridge. Here the Legionnaires offer instruction on armaments and perform some typical manoeuvres of the legion.

A procession is then formed, which crosses the Augustus Avenue until it reaches Piazza III Martiri (formerly the city forum) and around 5 p.m. the speech (reported by historical chroniclers) that Julius Caesar made to Legio XIII is proclaimed.
The oath that the legionaries took will then be re-performed.
A free educational historical event, suitable for adults and children, a way to relive an important moment that had the city of Rimini as a protagonist in history.

Programme
4.00 p.m. Invasion of Tiberius Bridge
4.45 pm along the course to Piazza 3 Martiri
5.00 p.m. re-enactment of the events of that January 49 BC
5.45 p.m. Legio salute to the statue of Caesar