San Marino and Surroundings
Find out what to do during your holiday in our campsite and village in San Marino
We are in a unique place in the world, a small republic declared a World Heritage Site.
In this magical place, there are many things to see and do:in a moment you can be by the sea, in one of the inland villages, or you can simply know everything about San Marino.
In this magical place, there are many things to see and do:in a moment you can be by the sea, in one of the inland villages, or you can simply know everything about San Marino.
What to visit in San Marino
The Government Palace
This palace is the fulcrum of the official ceremonies of the Republic of San Marino and the seat of the main organs of the small republic such as the Captains Regent, the Great and General Council, the Council of XII and the Congress of State. In the summer, it is possible to watch the changing of the guard every 30 minutes.
The Three Towers
The towers that dominate Mount Titano and the city of San Marino are:
The Guaita, the first and oldest tower, the Cesta, second tower and seat of the Museum of Ancient Arms, and finally the Montale, the third and smallest tower. In this tower is a hidden prison, 8 meters deep, which can be accessed.
The Guaita, the first and oldest tower, the Cesta, second tower and seat of the Museum of Ancient Arms, and finally the Montale, the third and smallest tower. In this tower is a hidden prison, 8 meters deep, which can be accessed.
The Basilica
It was built in the early nineteenth century, in place of the existing Romanesque church. Inside, in the main altar, the remains of the Saint Marino are preserved.
The Crossbowmen’s Quarry
The quarry opened for the extraction of the stone necessary for the restoration of the Government Palace. Later the quarry became the hub of archery competition. In fact, the Palio dei Balestrieri takes place here every year.
The Wax Museum
This particular museum contains 40 scripts of the history of San Marino and much more. There are 100 characters from the most varied eras, from Napoleon to San Marino and San Leo.
The Museum of Curiosities
An original and unique museum that preserves finds of strange inventions, unusual characters, and uniqueness such as the 60 cm clogs for the Venetian high tide and many other oddities. More than 100 curiosities await you!
The Torture Museum
A true journey into pain: more than 100 tools are exhibited to procure pain used, in the past, on heretics, political opponents, witches and the mentally ill.
Verucchio
Montebello
San Leo
Gradara
Urbino
Ravenna
The cities of art to visit around San Marino
Verucchio (6,5 km)
A splendid medieval village, included among the most beautiful villages in Italy. Verucchio has a wonderful castle from the Malatesta era. In fact, Mastin Vecchio was born here and founded the Malatesta dynasty and was also mentioned in Dante's Divina Commedia.
Montebello (13 km)
Famous castle, known for the ghost of Azzurrina that wanders within its walls. Legend has it that an albino girl disappeared in 1375 in the basement of the castle and that no one found her anymore. Here you can listen to the original recordings, between rain and thunder and the crying of the missing child.
San Leo (22 km)
Small medieval village dominated by a Roman military-style fortress. Here, in 1631, the castle was transformed into a prison and the famous alchemist Cagliostro was imprisoned on these walls and died.
Gradara (39 Km)
Awarded as the most beautiful village in Italy in Gradara there is a fabulous castle, one of the most visited monuments in the Marche region. The Malatesta Fortress became the set of a romantic and tragic story, the one between the lovers Paolo and Francesca, mentioned in the Divina Commedia.
Urbino (49 km)
A splendid city of art in the Marche region, Urbino was one of the most important centers of the Italian Renaissance. Its historic center is included in the UNESCO heritage: to see the Palazzo Ducale that contains works of immersed value such as those of Raffaello, Tiziano and Piero della Francesca.
Ravenna (65 km)
A city of art with a thousand-year history, Ravenna is famous for its mosaics, all to be discovered. To see are the famous Basilica of San Vitale, the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare, the Mausoleum of Galla Placida, and finally the Mausoleum of Theodoric, erected in the 6th century for King Theodoric the Great.
Attractions
For adults and children, San Marino and its surroundings offer many possibilities, between adventure and adrenaline.
Like San Marino Adventure, an adventure park with routes of varying difficulty, located among the green of the trees.
Do not miss Italia in Miniatura in Rimini, a place full of wonder for children who can get to know the most famous Italian and European cities from a privileged point of view.
Then again, Aquafan, the water park in Riccione, one of the most famous water parks in Italy.
Like San Marino Adventure, an adventure park with routes of varying difficulty, located among the green of the trees.
Do not miss Italia in Miniatura in Rimini, a place full of wonder for children who can get to know the most famous Italian and European cities from a privileged point of view.
Then again, Aquafan, the water park in Riccione, one of the most famous water parks in Italy.
To get to know nature and animals, the Oltremare park in Riccione is perfect, also for spending a day with the family. It is a theme and training park where you can meet dolphins, birds of prey and many other animals from the world.
You can also discover the wonder of the sea at the Aquarium in Cattolica, a large aquarium that collects fantastic mammals and fish as well as reptiles, such as snakes and amphibians.
Finally, fun and adrenaline find their home in large amusement parks such as Fiabilandia in Rimini and the famous Mirabilandia in Ravenna, easily accessible from San Marino.
You can also discover the wonder of the sea at the Aquarium in Cattolica, a large aquarium that collects fantastic mammals and fish as well as reptiles, such as snakes and amphibians.
Finally, fun and adrenaline find their home in large amusement parks such as Fiabilandia in Rimini and the famous Mirabilandia in Ravenna, easily accessible from San Marino.
Food and wine culture
Ours is a territory that has a lot to offer also from a culinary point of view.
From the discovery of typical local products, such as Piadina Romagnola IPG, combined with local cheeses such as Squaquerone di Romagna DOP, to typical wines such as Sangiovese, Trebbiano or Albana: every moment in San Marino and Romagna is a journey also gustatory.
From the discovery of typical local products, such as Piadina Romagnola IPG, combined with local cheeses such as Squaquerone di Romagna DOP, to typical wines such as Sangiovese, Trebbiano or Albana: every moment in San Marino and Romagna is a journey also gustatory.
The Strada dei Vini e dei Sapori di Rimini (road of wines and flavours) organizes specialized tours to discover the unique excellences of our territory.
Experiences of tastings in the cellar, tastings of the precious Evo oil and local cured meats, some products from indigenous breeds such as the Mora Romagnola, are possibilities that enrich the journey with flavour and beauty.
If you want more information, we are available to show you all the best possibilities!
Experiences of tastings in the cellar, tastings of the precious Evo oil and local cured meats, some products from indigenous breeds such as the Mora Romagnola, are possibilities that enrich the journey with flavour and beauty.
If you want more information, we are available to show you all the best possibilities!