Montale, Medieval tower on Monte Titano, San Marino
Montale is the smallest of the three fortress towers, standing on Monte Titano's peak with a single entrance door positioned seven meters above ground level. The structure consists of stone and offers different views from various vantage points around the mountain.
Built before 1320, the tower was part of San Marino's defense system against regional powers, especially the expanding influence of the Malatesta family. Its position on the highest point of the mountain secured control over the territory.
The third tower appears alongside Guaita and Cesta on San Marino's national flag and coat of arms, symbolizing the republic's independence. Visitors can observe this national importance when viewing all three towers together from the mountain.
The tower remains closed to public access, but visitors can observe its exterior and take photographs from several vantage points around Monte Titano. The mountain is accessible on foot from below, and the best views are found on the walking paths connecting the fortifications.
Inside, there is an eight-meter-deep underground chamber that served as a prison cell, accessible only through the elevated entrance door. This hidden feature shows how even small fortifications were used for multiple purposes beyond observation and defense.
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