San Marino, cosa vedere nella città medioevale

With an area of only 61 square kilometers, this city encompasses many places of interest. The City of San Marino is the capital of the Republic of San Marino. A small gem located just a step from the Romagna Riviera and is a destination for many tourists who, day after day, immerse themselves in its almost fairy-tale atmosphere. Picturesque alleys, towers that dominate from above, and much more; here is a guide that can help you during your visit to the city of San Marino: what to see, what to visit.

We have created a guide to advise you during your journey in the medieval San Marino: what to see and what to do.

What to see in San Marino: places of interest

1 San Marino, historic center

In the City of San Marino, the Middle Ages is expressed broadly: no one would be surprised if, among narrow streets and alleys, towers and crenellated bastions, they saw a character in tights and slippers or a soldier with his steed emerging. San Marino is also the seat of the state’s institutions: the Grand and General Council and the Government, in the Public Palace, and the State Secretariats.

2 Liberty Square and Public Palace

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

3 San Marino Cathedral

The Basilica dedicated to the Republic’s Patron Saint is the most important in the city. Inside it houses the statue of San Marino, positioned on the altar. Under it are kept his relics.

4 Chiesetta di San Pietro

The Chiesetta di San Pietro is located near the Cathedral and is very peculiar: in the two niches carved into the rock it is said that San Marino and San Leo rested, and it seems that the stones still have a healing power today.

5 Changing of the guard

In the summer months, in Liberty Square, every 30 minutes the changing of the guard takes place, an unmissable experience during your visit to the city. Absolutely to be included in the list “What to do in San Marino.” The “Sentinel Service Ceremony of the Changing of the Guard at the Public Palace” takes place every day: 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 representation of the city of San Marino. The first, Torre Rocca is the oldest in Italy; the second, Torre Cesta is located at the highest point of the mountain and inside it contains the Museum of Ancient Weapons; the last, Torre Montale is the smallest of the three and is characterized by a single opening at the top that provides access to what were the prisons. The three towers are connected to the castle by an avenue called Witches’ Pass, a wonderful path that will give you unforgettable views. A walk along this famous route should be included in the list “San Marino: what to do.”

7 San Marino State Museum

San Marino State Museum is the most important in the city and inside it contains over 5,000 artifacts belonging to the history and art of the city. It is undoubtedly among the things to see in San Marino.

Quick information about 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, buying high-quality goods at advantageous prices, thanks to the reduced tax burden. Footwear, clothing, cosmetics and perfumes, luxury goods, household appliances, and technology attract crowds of visitors to its outlets and shopping centers in search of 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 get to the city by taxi or bus in a few minutes. The airport and the city are indeed only about 27 km apart.

10 How to get around in 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. The Sammarinese cuisine is really very good; we therefore recommend that you do not miss the following typical dishes on 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 stay in San Marino

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