MARIA CECCARINI
The names hide incredible stories, even those of Riccione!
Where does the name "Ceccarini" come from, our city's central street, hospital and even kindergarten?
Maria Wheeler Boorman was born to a wealthy American family in 1840, thanks to her social status, she had the opportunity to get educated.
He met Giovanni Ceccarini, an important Italian doctor, who had moved abroad to pursue his career.
The two decide to get married and, a few years later, the couple moves to Rome.
Among the many options, they choose Riccione to build a holiday villa.
Coming into contact with the situation of the time, they understand the serious conditions in which the city found itself and decide to make small contributions in different areas.
At the death of her husband, Mrs Ceccarini decided to do more and began to donate money to build a hospital, thus taking care of the sick.
He opened the popular library to combat illiteracy and designed the Ceccarini Kindergarten Garden to help families.
There are many contributions of this family and, above all, of this lady.
Riccione has recognized several merits, including honorary citizenship!!