San Marino, Sovereign microstate in Europe, Italy.
Description
San Marino is a microstate in southern Europe, completely surrounded by Italy and spread across hilly terrain over 61 square kilometers. The nine municipalities sit at different elevations, connected by steep roads and old stone city walls that follow the mountain slopes.
History
The foundation dates back to 301, when Marinus fled religious persecution and settled on Monte Titano. During the Napoleonic era and Italian unification in the 19th century, the territory preserved its independence through treaties with surrounding powers.
Culture
The name comes from Saint Marinus, a stonemason from Dalmatia who founded a Christian community on Monte Titano in the fourth century. Local customs appear in traditional festivals and in the use of two official languages, Italian and Romagnol, still spoken by older residents.
Practical
Public buses from Rimini and Pesaro stop below the historic center, from where footpaths lead to the upper town areas. Information points can be found near the main towers, where opening hours may vary by season.
Did you know?
Three medieval towers stand on the highest peaks of Monte Titano, with Rocca Guaita from the 11th century serving as the oldest fortress and formerly used as a prison. The smallest fortress, Rocca Montale, was never inhabited and served solely as a watchtower overlooking the surrounding valley.
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Monte Titano
1.6 km
Guaita
1.4 km
Guaita Tower
1.4 km
Three Towers of San Marino
1.4 km
San Marino Jinja
2.3 km
Palazzo Pubblico
1.4 km
Basilica di San Marino
1.3 km
Montale
1.8 km
De La Fratta
1.6 km
Ponte di Confine
4.9 km
Funivia di San Marino
1.2 km
Chiesa di San Francesco
1.5 km
Santuario della Beata Vergine della Consolazione
1 km
Torture Museum San Marino
1.5 km
Parva Domus
1.4 km
Chiesa di San Pietro
1.3 km
Porta San Francesco
1.5 km
Sammarinese Museum of Ancient Arms
1.6 kmMonte Carlo
3.5 km
Chiesa di San Paolo apostolo
4 kmMuseo delle Cere
1.4 kmMonte Pulito (San Marino)
3 km
Museo delle armi moderne
1.4 km
Museo dello Sport e dell'Olimpismo
3.3 kmMonte San Cristoforo
4.3 kmReptilarium - Aquarium di San Marino
1.5 kmMonte della Mandra
3.1 kmMuseo dell'emigrante della repubblica di San Marino
1.4 km
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