The heart of the tourism industry in San Marino is the spectacular Mount Titano. Here, three medieval towers are perched overlooking the countryside, like stone gargoyles resting upon the heights of a grand cathedral. Behind the towers lays the historic San Marino City. Tourists can venture here by cable car, then spend hours walking the narrow streets. Plenty of shops provide gift ideas, including gold coin collections, stamps, and ceramic plate collections. Places like the Basilica of San Marino, Government Palace, and the State Museum add an extra element to the old town’s charm. Tourists can also spend time exploring the towns around the foot of Mount Titano, including Borgo Maggiore and its magnificent market place.
There are a number of hotels found in the towns of San Marino, including the historic old town, Borgo Maggiore, and Domagnano. However, with Rimini located less than 15 miles to the east, many tourists choose to visit San Marino for a daytrip, rather than stay overnight. Nevertheless, there are still plenty of hotels to choose from if tourists wish to spend a few nights here. Like the language and religious practices, San Marino’s cuisine is highly influenced by Italy. The main dishes found throughout the state originated in Italy, such as Bolognese, tortellini, and passatelli pasta. The restaurants across San Marino serve dishes using fresh ingredients, and the wines produced in the nation are top quality. Tourists will not find too many places to go after dark. There are several spots to find a drink in the evening, but most locals and tourists tend to visit the cinema or enjoy a meal instead.
The closest airport to San Marino (which doesn’t have its own airport) is found at Rimini, just a few miles away from the eastern border of the republic. Flying to Rimini Airport is certainly the quickest way to reach San Marino, although there is a railway station located in Rimini too. From this Italian coastal resort town, San Marino can be accessed via bus and taxi transfer. Journeys are generally hassle-free. Italian taxis are permitted into San Marino, so there will be no need to change transportation services at the border.
When tourists have entered the historic city of San Marino, the only option is to walk around and enjoy the medieval splendor and majestic views. However, getting to the city center can be done by several ways. The San Marino Superhighway travels through the various towns at the foot of Mount Titano before journeying upwards. However, the more memorable way is by taking the cable car from Borgo Maggiore up to the soaring peak of the mountain.
Things to do:
Discover the San Marino old town;
Visit the three towers on top of Mount Titano;
Take the cable car over the town of Boggo Maggiore;
Fish at Lake San Marino;
Watch the changing of the guard at the Government Palace in the morning and
evening.
