Delle antichità di Rimino libri due

Delle antichità di Rimino libri due was authored by the Venetian architect and scholar Tommaso Temanza and published in 1741. This work reflects the 18th-century intellectual fascination with classical archaeology and the study of regional Italian histories. Temanza, who was deeply steeped in the architectural theories of Palladio, approached the antiquities of Rimini with a precise, measured eye, aiming to document the Roman remnants of the city with the rigor of a professional architect rather than a mere antiquarian.

The publication serves as a key piece of 18th-century architectural historiography, highlighting the transition toward more scientific and evidence-based historical research. Temanza’s study was well-regarded by his contemporaries for its clarity and the inclusion of detailed plates, which helped preserve the appearance of structures that were subject to the natural decay of the era. It remains a foundational text for those interested in both the history of Rimini and the development of Italian architectural documentation during the Enlightenment.