San Marino City
The origins of San Marino are founded on the charming legend of the Saint, Founder of the community and of the Republic; when, in 301 A.D., Marino took refuge on Mt. Titano.
San Marino Municipalities
San Marino Municipalities: San Marino is divided into the following nine municipalities, known locally as castelli or castles (sing. castello, each on a different hill, as depicted on the republic's coat of arms), that are also towns to the world.
San Marino Municipalities
Serravalle San Marino
The Serravalle citadel was first mentioned by King Otto's diploma, in 962. An outpost of the Malatesta family, it was annexed to the Republic in 1463. In time it became an important urban centre.
Borgo Maggiore San Marino
Borgo Maggiore Market, that dates back to 1244, is of particular historic interest because of its churches, monuments and characteristic districts.
There are many opportunities to visit renown
Faetano San Marino
Faetano, the ancient domain of the Malatesta family of Rimini, was one of the last strongholds annexed to the Republic in 1463. The centre of the town is quite interesting with its ancient church
Domagnano San Marino
Domagnano was already a village in 1300. In 1463, this territory annexed the Montelupo fortress, conquered by San Marino after its war with the Malatesta of Rimini.
Chiesanuova San Marino
Chiesanuova draws its origins from the Medieval Castle and court of Busignano. Located in a natural environment of particular beauty, it is placed on the first buttresses of the Apennines.
Acquaviva San Marino
The Acquaviva Castle takes its name from the source of water that springs forth from the rock. Today a bubbly town, immersed in the greenery of the surrounding countryside, it is the home of
Fiorentino San Marino
Fiorentino, the ancient fortress of the Malatestia family, was annexed to the Republic in 1463. It is an archaeological area rich in historic finds. Fiorentino is a convenient hub for various
Montegiardino San Marino
The origins of Montegiardino date back to the Lombard period and perhaps are even older. Annexed by the Republic in 1463, it is the home of an extremely ancient, suggestive Castle of rare
In the search of a vision and great emotions. In whatever part of the territory you go (61 km2), in particular at the peak of its mountain (750 meters high), your gaze is lost over a unique, dazzling panorama: the fertile soils of Emilia Romagna and the soft rolling hills of the Marche and Montefeltro, and on to dip into the placid Adriatic sea.
The Sammarinese territory is made up of nine ancient Citadels, including the capital, San Marino. These small centres arose as a result of the first human settlements; each offers something to be discovered and visited.
The Fortresses are interconnected by a convenient urban network of rare beauty; places for pleasurable stops in the enchanting greenery of the Apennine foothills and Montefeltro.
