The Republic of San Marino is the oldest state in Europe, surrounded on all sides by the territory of Italy. There are no airports in San Marino, and the rail link with Italy was destroyed during World War II. You can get to San Marino by car, taxi or regular bus running between the capital of the state and Rimini, Italy.
The highest point of San Marino is the famous Monte Titano mountain, which is under the protection of UNESCO. Together with three medieval towers built on the peaks, the mountain is depicted on the coat of arms and flag of the state.
Thanks to its temperate climate and beautifully preserved medieval monuments, San Marino receives high marks from tourists from all over the world. The main attractions are concentrated in the capital of the same name of the state. There are many museums here, the most interesting of which are the Museum of Curiosities, the Museum of Torture, and the Maranello Rosso Collection, which includes more than 250 cars.
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What to see in San Marino?
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Mount Monte Titano
The highest point of San Marino is the Monte Titano limestone mountain, located 13 kilometers from the Adriatic Sea. Three peaks of this mountain are crowned with towers, the first of which was built in the 11th century. These towers symbolize the freedom of San Marino, and since the 14th century they have been depicted on the coat of arms of the state.
Basilica of San Marino
The main temple of the capital is the neoclassical basilica of San Marino. Since the 4th century, there was a church built in honor of the patron saint of the country, Saint Marina. In 1838, a new church was erected on the site of the old building, under the central altar of which part of the relics of St. Marino is kept. In 1926, the building received the status of a minor basilica.
Piazza della Liberta
The city square of the capital of San Marino is called Liberty Square, which in Italian sounds like Piazza della Liberta. It houses the marble Statue of Liberty, depicted on the local two-cent coin, and the Palazzo Publico, the main seat of government. From the observation deck of Piazza della Liberta, a magnificent view opens up.
Church of San Francesco
Not far from the central gate of the capital of San Marino, on the territory of the Franciscan monastery, is the Church of San Francesco, founded in 1361. Today, you can visit the Museum of Church Art and the Art Gallery, where works by masters of the 13th-19th centuries are exhibited.
Torture museum
In the historical center of the capital, next to the gates, there is the Torture Museum, the most frightening examples of which date back to the 16th-17th centuries. The collection of the museum consists of more than a hundred tools and gadgets, among which you can see the Spanish boot, chastity belt, the Iron Maiden and the Inquisitor's Chair.
Montale Tower
One of the three famous towers of San Marino, the Montale Tower, is depicted on one of the local coins. Erected in 1320 on the lowest of the mountain peaks of Monte Titano, Montale Tower has been restored many times in its history. Currently, visiting Montale is limited to tourists.
Museum of curiosities
One of the more quirky museums in San Marino is the Curiosities Museum. Here, exact copies of the most unusual people, objects or phenomena are exhibited. The Museum of Curiosities consists of several thematic halls, in which you can see both medieval mousetraps, of an original design, and the figure of the tallest man in the world.
Palazzo Publico
The main seat of the government of San Marino, as well as the city hall of the capital, are located in the Palazzo Publico, located on Liberty Square. In 1884-1894 Palazzo Publiko was erected on the site of the old House of the Great Communes. Today, everyone can visit the famous government building to inspect its luxurious interior decoration.
Museum of modern weapons
One of the popular attractions of San Marino, located in the historic center of the city, is the Museum of Modern Weapons. It displays an impressive collection of various weapons used during the First and Second World Wars. Each exhibit is supplied with instructions for its production and use.
La Chesta Tower
One of the three famous towers of San Marino, La Cesta, is first mentioned in historical documents from 1253. In the XIV century, the tower entered the city's defensive complex, and in 1924 La Cesta was restored and opened to tourists. Since 1956, the tower has hosted an exhibition of exhibits from the Museum of Ancient Weapons.
State Museum of San Marino
At the end of the 19th century, the State Museum was opened in the capital of San Marino with donations from citizens. In 1982, the museum moved to Palazzo Pergani Bellucci and, after the restoration of the building, was reopened in 2001. More than 5,000 historical and artistic exhibits tell visitors the history of San Marino since 1865.
Adventure Park (San Marino Adventures)
An extensive seating area, a snack bar, a picnic area and many fun rope routes for children and adults alike are San Marino Adventure Park. The Park ensures the safety of guests during the passage of routes in the trees with the help of climbing equipment, which is issued after special instructions.
Guaita Tower
The first of the three famous towers of San Marino is called Guaita or Prima Torre. It was built in the 11th century and was mainly used as a defensive fortress. Today, the Guaita Tower is a popular tourist attraction, with beautiful views of the surrounding mountain landscape from its top deck.
