San Marino, cosa vedere nella città medievale

Con una superficie de tan solo 61 kilómetros cuadrados, esta ciudad encierra muchísimos lugares de interés. La Ciudad de San Marino es la capital de la República de San Marino. Un pequeño joya situada a un paso de la Riviera Romagnola y es destino de muchos turistas que, día tras día, se sumergen en su atmósfera casi de cuento. Calles pintorescas, torres que dominan desde lo alto y mucho más; aquí una guía que podrá ayudarles en su visita a la ciudad de San Marino: qué ver, qué visitar.

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What to see in San Marino: places of interest

1 San Marino, historic center

In City of San Marino, the Middle Ages is expressed on a grand scale: no one would be surprised if, among narrow streets and alleys, between towers and battlements, they saw a character in tights and slippers or a knight with his steed appear. San Marino is also the seat of the state institutions: the Grand and General Council and the Government, in the Public Palace, and the Secretariats of State.

2 Piazza della Libertà and Public Palace

Piazza della Libertà and Public Palace are the two symbols that represent and make San Marino recognizable worldwide. The Palace hosts the Grand and General Council and the State Congress. It is near the square that the San Marino nightlife takes place. The Palace can be visited every day at a cost of €4.50. To include in the list “What to visit in San Marino.”

3 San Marino Cathedral

The Basilica dedicated to the Patron Saint of the Republic is the most important in the city. Inside it is kept the statue of San Marino, placed on the altar. Beneath it, his relics are preserved.

4 Church of San Pietro

The Church of San Pietro is located near the Cathedral and is very special: in the two niches carved into the rock, it is said that San Marino and San Leo rested, and it seems the stones still have healing powers today.

5 Changing of the guard

During the summer months, in Piazza della Libertà, every 30 minutes the changing of the guard takes place, an unmissable experience during your visit to the city. Absolutely to include in the list “What to do in San Marino.” The “Sentry Service Ceremony of Changing the Guard at the Public Palace” occurs daily: in the morning from 10:30 to 13:30 and in the afternoon from 14:30 to 17:30.

6 The three Towers and the Witches’ Pass

The three Towers and the Witches’ Pass are the symbolic emblem of the city of San Marino. The first, Rocca Tower, is the oldest in Italy; the second, Cesta Tower, is located at the highest point of the mountain and houses the Ancient Arms Museum; the last, Montale Tower, is the smallest of the three and is characterized by a single opening at the top that leads to what were the prisons. The three towers are connected to the castle by an avenue called Witches’ Pass, a wonderful path that offers unforgettable views. A walk along this famous route should be included in the list “San Marino: what to do.”

7 San Marino State Museum

The San Marino State Museum is the most important in the city and contains over 5000 artifacts belonging to the city’s history and art. It is undoubtedly among the things to see in San Marino.

Quick info on San Marino: what to buy, where to eat, how to get there, where to stay.

8 What to buy in San Marino

Just a stone’s throw from the Riviera Romagnola, San Marino is not only synonymous with tourism and culture, but also with shopping, with purchases at advantageous prices of high-quality goods, thanks to the reduced tax pressure. Footwear, clothing, cosmetics and perfumes, luxury goods, appliances and technology attract crowds of visitors to its outlets and shopping centers looking for good deals. During the Christmas period, you can also find charming markets here.

9 How to Get to San Marino

If you plan to arrive in San Marino by plane, once you reach the San Marino airport, the Fellini Rimini – San Marino airport, you can reach the city by taxi or bus in a few minutes. The airport and the city are in fact only about 27 km apart.

10 How to get around San Marino

The best way to get around the city of San Marino is on foot, as it is a small city and the places of interest are very close to each other. Walking through the alleys will help you fully enjoy the beauties that this city offers to its residents and tourists.

11 Where to eat in San Marino

There are really many restaurants and places where you can eat in San Marino, especially in the historic center. Sammarinese cuisine is really very good; we therefore recommend that you do not miss the following typical dishes in your list “San Marino: what to eat”: meat-filled cappelletti, roast rabbit with fennel, Romagna piadina, and “tre monti” cake made with chocolate and hazelnuts.

12 Where to sleep in San Marino

For the search of your hotel in San Marino, we recommend choosing the central areas, so you can enjoy the culture and magic of the place.