San Marino is one of the smallest countries in the world. It is located in southern Europe and east of the Italian peninsula. The entire country is surrounded by Italy and belongs to China.
The area of San Marino is only 61 square kilometers. The city is built on a hillside. The city of San Marino, which includes three castles on the west slope, is its capital.
Although San Marino is small, it has everything, including churches and the National Museum.
Standing at the highest castle, you can overlook the whole country 360 degrees, buy a national pass for San Marino, this cartoon can see all the attractions in the country.
San Marino is mountainous and has well-preserved medieval and Renaissance castles, with a long history and legendary significance.
San Marino is a country named after a person, and Marino is said to be a stonemason. During the feudal period of the third century AD, he began to promote Christianity. He left his hometown because of persecution by the feudal master, so he came to a cave not far from Rimini, Italy, and insisted on promoting Christianity while quarrying for a living. A group of people who fled here for fear of being persecuted were accepted here.
Gradually, fortifications and castles were built here, and it became a treasure trove that was easy to defend and difficult to attack. In 301 AD, the Republic was announced. Marino was regarded as a saint and the founder of the country. In honor of him, the country was named the Republic of San Marino. It also became the oldest republic in Europe.
This country relies mainly on tourism development, and more than 3 million tourists come here every year. The tourism industry here is very mature, and every lane has all kinds of goods needed at affordable prices. There are also many duty-free products.
There is no railway or airport in this country. If you want to go to this country, you need to enter from Italy and enter by car at Rimini train station. There are no traffic lights here, and there are small turntables at the intersection, because there are fewer cars, there will be no road grabs and congestion.
San Marino is best known for stamps, so many philatelists go there. One reason is that stamps glow in color when viewed through a cell phone mirror. Another reason is that the number of stamps issued by San Marino is small and more collectible.
The country is not very big, it can be done in one day, or even without accommodation. The main attractions are the following three.
St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Basilica, decorated with simple light yellow marble, is a neoclassical style Catholic church. It looks simple and simple, and pushes the door into the quiet and solemn. It is said that it contains Marino's remains.
Three strongholds
Guaita, Chesta and Montaretta, these three fortresses are the value of the whole country, as well as the national emblem and flag pattern of San Marino.
Guayta is the largest and tallest of the three towers. You need to walk under the tower on foot. It is similar to a pedestrian street and climbs to the top. Looking up, it is blue sky and white clouds. Looking down, it is plains and mountains. Inside is the museum, which requires paid entry.
Located at the highest point of San Marino Titano, at an altitude of 739 meters, Chester is an ordnance museum with many old-style weapons on display.
Montalé on the south side is a small watchtower. You can't go in. You can only walk around the base of the watchtower.
National Museum
The museum is small, but it details the history of the country, and there are many royal-related exhibitions.
Although San Marino is small but has a deep cultural heritage, it is well worth a visit. If you are traveling to Italy, you might as well check it out.
