San Marino Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
sovereign state in southern Europe, enclaved within Italy
About San Marino
TheMost Serene Republic of San Marino(Italian:Serenissima Repubblica di San Marino) is the world's oldest republic and Europe's third smallest state. It is the sole survivor of the patchwork of independent city-states that used to make up the Italian peninsula before the unification of Italy. It lies657m (2,156ft)above sea level with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and Adriatic coast, only10km (6.2mi)fromRimini. Legend has it that the founder of San Marino, Saint Marinus, a stonemason, arrived from the island of Rab in Dalmatia, and climbed Mount Titano to found a small community of Christians, persecuted for their faith by the Emperor Diocletian. The country is said to have been founded in 301 AD. San Marino gave itself a constitution in 1600, the oldest written constitu
Top Attractions in San Marino
Explore the best things to see and do in San Marino:
- ★Basilica di San Marino
- ★Piazza della Libertà
- ★San Marino Adventures
- ★State Museum
- ★St. Francis' Museum
- ★Torture Museum
- ★Wax Museum
Where to Eat in San Marino
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bar Trattoria La Gara
- 🍴Bar Trattoria Testaclà
- 🍴Conad
- 🍴Good Fellas
- 🍴La Bettola
- 🍴La Fratta
Where to Stay in San Marino
- 🏨Grand Hotel San Marino
- 🏨Hostel San Marino
- 🏨Hotel Titano
- 🏨Modà Antica Dimora
San Marino Travel Guide Sections
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