What to do in San Marino

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1. Monte Titano

Monte Titano is a picturesque mountain that rises up over the city of San Marino. Here, visit the medieval Three Towers, a series of fortified citadels perched atop the mountain’s three peaks. This is also a place to enjoy breathtaking views of the entire Republic of San Marino and Italy’s Adriatic Sea coastline. Monte Titano became a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008 as the San Marino Historic Centre and Mount Titano.
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Monte Titano which includes views and mountains

2. Guaita Tower

Guaita Tower (Prima Torre) is an architecturally impressive mountaintop citadel that conjures up images of a fairytale castle. It is part of a series of three fortified towers that sit along an interconnecting pathway on Mount Titano. See this landmark famous for its wondrous views over San Marino’s picturesque countryside in addition to its historical importance and artistic features.
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Guaita Tower featuring a sunset, château or palace and heritage elements

3. Palazzo Pubblico

The Palazzo Pubblico (Public Palace) is a striking 19th-century palace that looms over Liberty Square in the heart of San Marino’s Historic Centre. It serves as the city’s town hall and government building, where state meetings take place. Visit the Palazzo Pubblico to glimpse inside its attractive rooms and ceremonial halls. See art by well-known Italian painters and watch the changing-of-the-guard ritual.
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Palazzo Pubblico showing heritage architecture, interior views and an administrative building

4. Liberty Square

At the heart of San Marino’s Historic Centre is the animated Liberty Square (Piazza della Libertà). Here, visit important landmarks, enjoy fine panoramas and experience the welcoming charm of the city’s cafés. The square sits on a series of ancient water-storing cisterns that once provided water to San Marino’s residents. Today, locals view Liberty Square as a celebration of the nation’s fight for independence.
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5. Basilica of Saint Marino

The Basilica of San Marino is one of San Marino’s most historically and religiously important churches. See this architectural masterpiece that showcases the talents of Bolognese architect Antonio Serra. The Basilica of San Marino dates back to 1825 and took 13 years to construct. It stands on the grounds of an ancient 5th-century church.
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Basilica of Saint Marino showing religious elements, art and interior views

6. Piazza del Titano

Piazza del Titano is a busy square located amid San Marino’s UNESCO-listed Historic Centre. It’s a great place to admire the city’s striking architectural landscape and enjoy people-watching from a café terrace. The square is also home to an excellent museum, which showcases the nation’s archaeological and artistic history an the history of its currency.
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Piazza del Titano featuring signage, night scenes and a city

Popular places to visit

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Monte Titano

Scenic trails, architecturally impressive medieval fortresses and sweeping views of the Apennine Mountains await on the three peaks of San Marino’s tallest mountain.

Monte Titano
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Guaita Tower

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Explore the battlements, belfry, chapel and prison of San Marino’s biggest and oldest tower, which offers uninterrupted views of striking mountain landscapes.

Guaita Tower
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Palazzo Pubblico

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Spot work by acclaimed Italian artists, explore elegant rooms and see the changing-of-the-guard ceremony at San Marino’s town hall.

Palazzo Pubblico
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Liberty Square

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Admire views from a café terrace and explore the rooms of San Marino’s town hall at this picturesque central square.

Liberty Square
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Basilica of Saint Marino

4.5/5(8 reviews)

San Marino’s most revered church has a striking neoclassical façade and houses the relics of the nation’s founding father.

Basilica of Saint Marino
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State Museum of San Marino

This informative museum holds everything from archaeological findings from ancient Egypt to a wealth of Italian art and a vast collection of coins.

State Museum of San Marino
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Piazza del Titano

Amid the city’s historic center is this architecturally impressive square surrounded by cafés, souvenir shops and the State Museum of San Marino.

Piazza del Titano
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Piazza Garibaldi

Examine work by a famous Italian sculptor and shop for unique coins and stamps at this attractive city center plaza.

Piazza Garibaldi
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Cesta Tower

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Perched atop Mount Titano’s highest point is a citadel with magnificent views and a museum with displays of antique firearms.

Cesta Tower

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