San Marino: what to see | Viaggiamo.it
San Marino, very small Independent Republic located between the provinces of Rimini and Pesaro-Urbino, it is a travel destination that can also be practiced during the day, depending on the area of Italy from which you leave, rich in history and atmosphere.
Although the territory of San Marino it is very small, there are many things to see and do if you choose it as a destination for a trip or a trip out of town.
Here are all.
What to see in San Marino: monuments
San Marino is the oldest republic in the world that still exists: historical sources report its foundation even in the year 301. The entire territory is in fact immersed in a very suggestive medieval atmosphere.
The three towers
Impossible to go to San Marino without seeing the three towers depicted everywhere, symbol of the Republic. Calls respectively Guaita, Basket And Montale, the three towers were built between the tenth and thirteenth centuries with the intention of defending the Republic from the attacks of the Montefeltro.
Only the first two towers can also be visited inside, while the Montale tower gives access to an ancient prison.
Basilica of the Saint
The Basilica del Santo, or Cathedral of San Marino, is the main church of the Republic since 1838, year in which it was completed. The church stands out with its imposing dimensions and inside there are the relics of the patron saint San Marino.
Liberty Square
The most characteristic place in San Marino is undoubtedly Piazza della Libertà, inside which it is located public building (or Government Palace), the center of San Marino’s political life since the end of the 19th century. A must for every tourist is the changing of the guard, while on 3 September it is possible to attend the Palio delle Balestre.
What to see in San Marino: museums
State Museum
Among the many museums in San Marino, the most important is certainly the State Museum, which it preserves as well 5000 pieces historical and artistic dedication to San Marino. The four sections dealing respectively with archeology, San Marino art, donated art and numismatics. The State Museum also includes a picture gallery where there are works by Guercino.
Torture Museum
The Torture Museum, which exhibits inside as well, is of a completely different theme 100 instruments of torture, including rare pieces belonging to the Inquisition dating from the late Middle Ages and early modern times. This museum, not suitable for the faint of stomach, is certainly one of the most particular attractions in San Marino.
What to see in San Marino: the surroundings
If you are in San Marino for a trip or a short vacation, it is worth visiting the surroundings once your trip to the Republic is over. San Marino borders on villages picturesque like Montebello, while the nearest art cities are Urbino And Ferrara.