Places to Visit in City of San Marino, San Marino, Europe

Places to Visit in City of San Marino, San Marino, Europe

The City of San Marino or Citta is the capital city of the Republic of San Marino geographically positioned between 43°56′4.56″ N latitude and 12°26′50.28″ E longitude. Although the capital, the City of San Marino is not home to businesses but it houses the San Marino Historic Centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, many historical palaces and peaks.

 

Geography of City of San Marino:

The City of San Marino is located in the vicinity of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Monte Titano, covering an area of 7.09 sq. km. It is bordered by the municipalities of Fiorentino, Borgo Maggiore, Acquaviva and Fiorentino.

 

History of City of San Marino:

The City of San Marino was established by Saint Marinus with the help of many Christian refugees in 301. Three towers called Montale tower, Cesta tower and Guaita tower are the historical landmarks of the City of San Marino.

 

How to reach City of San Marino?

The City of San Marino has no airport and the closest airport to the City of San Marino is Federico Fellini International Airport in Rimini in Italy, located around 25 km away from the midpoint of the City of San Marino.

The City of San Marino is connected to the Rimini Airport to by regular services. Also visitors can take taxi at the airport to reach San Marino.

To move within the City of San Marino, buses, taxis and rental cars are useful options.

 

Food and Shopping in City of San Marino:

Two special shopping options in the City of San Marino include:

  • DI Sole E D’azzurro
  • Azzurro Centro Commerciale

Here is a list of nice food corners in the City of San Marino:

  • Ritrovo dei Lavoratori
  • Cantina di Bacco
  • Righi la Taverna
  • Ristorante Parco Verde
  • Cacao Il Ristorantino

 

Things to do in City of San Marino:

  • Day tours
  • Shopping
  • Hiking

 

Places to see in City of San Marino:

 

Guaita tower:

Overlooking the City of San Marino, the Guaita tower is a famous peak in San Marino and taking guided tours to explore this natural and historical landmark will be better.

 

State Museum of San Marino:

The State Museum of San Marino is one of the major cultural centres in San Marino, showcasing the history and culture of the region. It is located in the historic centre of San Marino.

 

Montale:

The Montale is one of three peaks in San Marino overseeing the City of San Marino, others being De La Fratta and Guaita. It has a tower atop built in the 14th century.

 

List of other places of interests in and around City of San Marino include:

  • The Basilica di San Marino
  • Palazzo Pubblico
  • Monte Titano
  • Cesta tower
  • Piazza della Liberta
  • Museo delle curiosita
  • San Marino Nature Park
  • Museo dell’Emigrante
  • Museo delle Armi Moderne San Marino
  • Porta San Francesco
  • Palazzo Sums
  • The Church of San Francesco
  • Il Mondo di Leonardo
  • Museo Delle Cere
  • Museo della Tortura
  • Museo “Creature della Notte

 

Best time to visit City of San Marino:

From May to September is the best time to enjoy holidays in the City of San Marino.

 

Accommodation Options in City of San Marino:

The City of San Marino is a tourist favor destination housing many well facilitated hotels all around of which most are offered advance booking facility through online. Here are some reputed hotels in the City of San Marino:

  • Hotel Titano
  • Ixo Hotel
  • Grand Hotel San Marino
  • Garden Village San Marino
  • Hotel La Grotta
  • Hotel Villa Giardi
  • Hotel Ristorante Cesare
  • Ristorante Hotel Anna
  • Hotel La Rocca
  • Hotel Joli
  • Hotel Bellavista
  • Hotel Quercia Antica
  • Hotel Ristorante Rosa
  • Affitta Camere Franciosi

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