It’s an hour bus journey from Rimini to the Republic of San Marino, which is the main reason we have come to Rimini. We set off on Friday morning to check it out and of course it means a new country ticked off our list! As we drive upward toward the capital town, also called San Marino, we get a view of Mount Titano and a taste of the terrain.
San Marino is a mountainous microstate surrounded by north-central Italy and is one of the world’s oldest republics. As we climb up the hill the views are stunning.
San Marino is known for its medieval walled old town and narrow cobblestone streets which are full of shops (it’s a duty free zone) and restaurants. The Public Palace is the building where official ceremonies take place and it is the seat of San Marino main institutional and administrative bodies. It also has a Statue of Liberty in front of the palace building.
The are Three iconic Towers that we climb further up to. These castlelike citadels date to the 11th century. It’s not a tough walk so we’ve plenty of time to admire the views.
The beautiful surroundings from the more remote third tower.
It really is all about the views here in San Marino. That said I did manage to buy a pair of funky leather sandals which I’m loving!
We have a traditional piadine for lunch and relax with a view.
San Marino is stunning. The views on a sunny day are hard to beat and we really enjoyed our visit. Ciao San Marino, it’s back to Italy with us!
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