City
City of San Marino
San Marino
The medieval hilltop capital of the republic, with walls, towers and sweeping views.
Southern Europe
San Marino
A tiny hilltop republic with medieval towers, steep stone lanes and views to the Adriatic.
For storytellers
Why San Marino matters
San Marino is a tiny republic perched on a rocky mountain in Italy, with a claim to be among the oldest republics in the world. Its capital climbs Mount Titano in a tangle of stone lanes and fortified walls, crowned by medieval towers that you can walk between. On a clear day you can see the Adriatic Sea and the hills of Emilia-Romagna. It is small, calm and easy to cover in a day, with souvenir shops, small museums and a government palace with its own guards. Come for the views and the sense of a place that is very much its own.
Talking points
- It claims to be among the oldest republics in the world.
- The historic centre and Mount Titano are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Three towers crown the ridge of Mount Titano.
- On a clear day you can see the Adriatic Sea.
- A cable car links the lower town to the historic centre.
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- Capital
- City of San Marino
- Languages
- Italian
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Best time to go
- April to October for clear views and comfortable walking.
Where to base yourself
Cities and towns in San Marino
Top places
What to see in San Marino
Castle
Guaita Tower
City of San Marino, San Marino
The best-known of San Marino's three towers, on the highest ridge.
Mountain · UNESCO
Mount Titano
City of San Marino, San Marino
The limestone mountain on which the whole republic is built.
Historic site
Palazzo Pubblico
City of San Marino, San Marino
The government palace on Liberty Square, with guards in colourful uniforms.
Church, mosque or temple
Basilica of San Marino
City of San Marino, San Marino
The neoclassical church dedicated to the founder saint.
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