"a tiny ickle country" San Marino by sourbugger

San Marino Travel Guide: 377 reviews and 1,182 photos

According to tradition, in early 4th century Marino, a stonecutter from Dalmatia engaged in construction of the Rimini port, took refuge on Mt. Titano to protect himself from the Diocleziano persecution against the Christians. By the mid-5th century, a community was formed. Because of its relatively inaccessible location and its poverty, it has succeeded in maintaining its independence. To protect the community against the Saracens and Normans, in the 10th century three strongholds were built, that became symbol of the republic born in 1253.
In 1631 its independence was recognized by the papacy. Italy and San Marino signed a treaty of friendship and economic cooperation in 1862, revised in 1939 and 1971. San Marino became a member of the United Nations in 1992.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Great Views
Cons:Packed with day-trippers
In a nutshell:It a nutshell ? it is a nutshell...

Last visit to San Marino: Apr 2003
Intro Updated Apr 5, 2004
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Reviews (5)

Just incase you were tired - ha ha - San Marino

No need to use the Cablecar Transportation (2)

The Cablecar connection up to San Marino is a complete irrelevance. Unless you especially enjoy cablecar rides, or have... more travel advice

Shoe maker cobbles another win together - San Marino

Big cars go brum brum... Sports & Outdoors (2)

San Marino is in the unusual position of hosting a Formula One Grand prix every year´since 1980. I was actually in San... more travel advice

Hum the William Tell Overture.... Sports & Outdoors (2)

On the walk up to the Castle you will pass a delightful little area where you can look down from high walls onto a patch... more travel advice

Coins with a history... Favorites (1)

San Marino is not one of the member nations of the European Union, but it uses the Euro as it's legal tender. It... more travel advice

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hunterV Nov 14, 2010 at 1:47 AM

Hello, Neil! I'd love to visit that "Nutshell Country" too!
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volopolo Aug 18, 2009 at 6:06 AM

Intersting
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kyoub Jul 20, 2008 at 4:40 PM

Cool coins!