Baia Imperiale is a nightclub in Gabicce Mare, in the region of the Marche, Italy, popular among tourists to the cities of Rimini and Riccione.[1]
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| Former names | Baia degli Angeli |
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| Address | Via Panoramica 41 Gabicce Mare, Italy |
| Coordinates | 43°57′52″N 12°46′02″E / 43.964501°N 12.767204°E |
| Type | Roman |
| Opened | 1975 |
| Website | |
| www.baiaimperiale.net | |
Past disc jockeys at the club include Snoop Dogg, Steve Aoki, Martin Solveig, and Bob Sinclar. The club has hosted live performances by artists including Fedez, Guè Pequeno, Ensiferum, and J-ax.[1]
History
editEntrepreneur Giancarlo Tirotti opened the nightclub on 29 June 1975 as the Baia degli Angeli (lit. 'Bay of Angels').[2][3] Tirotti, who was residing in the United States, wanted to import innovative nightclubbing to his holidays in Cattolica.[2] The venue presented a distinctively new type of clubbing on the riviera romagnola, with extended opening hours, large spaces, two swimming pools, a restaurant, and a panoramic terrace.[3]
The Baia degli Angeli closed in 1978.[3] The club was renovated and reopened in 1985.[1]
In 2018, for the fourth consecutive year, Baia Imperiale was ranked the top Italian nightclub in the International Nightlife Association's Top 100 Best Clubs in the World. The nightclub was ranked 19th worldwide.[4] In 2019, the Baia Imperiale began hosting annual proms for students leaving secondary schools in the province of Rimini and San Marino.[5] In August 2021, the nightclub was forcibly closed for a month by the order of the police commissioner following repeated public order disturbances by its patrons.[6]
Features
editThe nightclub is notable for its distinctive columns. It consists of four musical environments: La Sala del Senato, Lo Zodiaco, La Sala delle Piscine and La Terrazza.[1]
In popular culture
editThe nightclub has been used as a filming location for several Italian films, including Abbronzatissimi (1991) and S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago (1994).[1]
See also
edit- Cocoricò (nightclub) – a nightclub in nearby Riccione
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Storia" [History]. Baia Imperiale (in Italian). Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Fabio Castori racconta la mitica 'Baia degli Angeli'" [Fabio Castori talks about the legendary Baia dei Angeli]. Il Resto del Carlino (in Italian). 9 March 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ a b c "Così la Baia degli Angeli cambiò la notte in Riviera" [Thus the Baia dei Angeli changed the night on the Riviera]. Il Resto del Carlino (in Italian). 20 August 2008. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "La Baia Imperiale si conferma il miglior club italiano nella Top 100 Best Clubs In The World" [Baia Imperiale confirms itself as the best Italian club in the Top 100 Best Clubs In The World]. RiminiToday (in Italian). 16 November 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "Gli studenti riminesi fanno gli americani, la Baia Imperiale sarà la location del "Ballo di fine anno"" [Rimini students become Americans: Baia Imperiale will be the location of the "Prom"]. RiminiToday (in Italian). 26 April 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "La questura chiude Baia Imperiale per un mese" [The police headquarters closes Baia Imperiale for a month]. Il Resto del Carlino (in Italian). 29 August 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2024.