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San marino-A tiny little gem! - San Marino

The Most Serene Republic of San Marino (Italian: Serenissima Repubblica di San Marino) is a country in the Apennine Mountains. It is a landlocked enclave, completely surrounded by Italy. One of the European microstates, San Marino has the smallest population of all the members of the Council of Europe and one of the highest GDP per capita in the world.

San Marino claims to be the oldest constitutional republic in the world and that it was founded on 3 September 301 by Marinus of Rab, a Christian stonemason fleeing the religious persecution of Roman Emperor Diocletian. San Marino's constitution, dating back to 1600, is the world's oldest written constitution still in effect

The origins of San Marino are based on the charming legend of Saint Marinus who founded the community and the republic, when, in AD301, he took refuge on Mount Titano.

Apart from the Vatican City, it is the only city-state that is completely surrounded by another country.

Cheap duty free shopping!

The tiny city holds a wealth of history, museums and priceless architectural monuments, while a wealth of assorted crafts and souvenirs provide a vast, pleasant shopping experience

Last visit to San Marino: Jul 2008
Intro Written Sep 8, 2008
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Reviews (9)

Shop till you drop! Things to Do (9)

We are not shoppers but if you are it is worth spending some money here!We purchased leather wallets, hand bags and... more travel advice

Simply see and View! Things to Do (9)

You can see two of the three towers (as seen on the flag of San Marino) by purchasing the "Red Card" for €4.50. The... more travel advice

The walled city Things to Do (9)

Once you're inside the walled city, it's small enough to simply walk around. There are only a few streets on which cars... more travel advice

Montale Fortress (third tower) - San Marino

Montale Fortress (third tower) Things to Do (9)

The third tower, namely Montale Fortress, served as an important watchtower during the war with the Malatesta family.... more travel advice

Comments (3)

Maurizioago Jun 29, 2010 at 2:40 AM Report Abuse

Nice page. Ciao!
lynnehamman Jul 14, 2009 at 12:37 AM Report Abuse

Impressive architecture at Basillica del Santo & Towers. Good tip about the duty free shopping- I would LOVE it!!
jumpingnorman Feb 20, 2009 at 11:59 PM Report Abuse

Nice picture of you and Geetha by this walled city --- it reminds me of the Great Wall...