I was in San Marino already a few months ago and despite having always had it "at hand", I had never made a guided tour of the historic center of the city. San Marino is a separate state from Italy and even if some things are similar or for the same convenience, such as telephone management (if you go to San Marino, even if it is a foreign state, do not spend more on calls and messages), many things are very far from Italy, starting from the traditions to reach the political management of the country.
First a bit of history. San Marino was founded in 301 A.D. by Marino Quarryman, he took refuge here, according to legend, to escape the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian. The city of San Marino has a history of freedom and independence always defended with tenacity and wisdom and this is one of the things that caught my attention. After all, taking a trip to San Marino, you will immediately notice that the first bridge under which you will pass mentions the most beloved phrases for this state"Welcome to the ancient Land of Liberty".
What to see in San Marino? You can easily reach San Marino by car, but if you want to have a panoramic view upon arrival or if it is winter and there is snow, you definitely prefer the funivia.
With the cable car you will reach the historic city center of San Marino, from here head to visit the Government Palace, you will find it immediately because it is located in a large square, Piazza della Libertà. The current building was built on a project by architect Francesco Azzurrisi between May 17, 1884 and September 30, 1894 and houses the main organs of the republic, such as the Captains Regent, the Council of the XII, the Great and General Council and the Congress of State.
The city of San Marino is divided into 9 castles, which are more or less like the Italian regions but with more limited powers. Among these nine castles is the Castle of San Marino, the main core of San Marino life. San Marino City, the capital, is the third largest city in the country, after Borgo Maggiore and Dogana. Its town is perched on top of Monte Titano, which is what we usually see when we indicate San Marino from the Riviera Romagna. It has four access gates and here we find the medieval towers, symbol of San Marino, the Basilica of the Saint that preserves the relics of Marino, the Monastery of Santa Chiara, the Gate and the Church of San Francesco, the Ombrelli district, the small square of Titano and Piazza della Libertà.
