The majestic Tiberius Bridge, a symbol of Rimini, conceals fascinating legends behind its thousand-year history, narrating an almost supernatural origin. The most famous is that of the Devil's Bridge.

It is said that Emperor Tiberius faced great difficulties during its construction. To complete the work, he asked for the devil's help, making a pact: in exchange for a solid and imposing bridge, built in a single night, he would give up the soul of the first creature to cross it.

The agreement was respected, and the work was completed in record time. But Tiberius, being cunning, had a dog cross the bridge first on the day of the inauguration, tricking the devil. Furious and deceived, the devil tried to destroy the structure by kicking it, but its solidity made it invulnerable. Defeated, he vanished, leaving the imprints of his hooves on the stones, which are still visible today.

There is another version of the legend that links the construction of the Tiberius Bridge to the devil and a special rock. According to this version, Emperor Tiberius turned to the gods to ask where to find the material for the bridge. The gods pointed him to Mount Perticara, but the emperor wondered how he would transport such large boulders to Rimini.

The gods suggested he ask the devil for help, with the same offer: the soul of the first to cross the bridge. The devil accepted and immediately began the work. The work proceeded quickly, but in this case too, a god intervened and had a dog cross the bridge first. The devil, angry and disappointed, refused to transport the last stone. Thus, a large boulder intended for the Rimini bridge remained on Mount Perticara, and from that day on, it has been known as the "Devil's Rock."