 In the course of World War II, the city was the scene of numerous clashes and bombings, but also of a fierce partisan resistance that earned it the honour of a gold medal for civic valour.In recent years it has become one of the most important sites for trade fairs and conferences in Italy.As of 31 May 2019, Rimini's urban area was home to 150,951 people, with approximately 325,000 living in the eponymous province, making it the twenty-eighth largest city in Italy.