Find places in San Marino

Must-Haves

• Palazzo Pubblico (Piazza della Libertà)
  The neo-Gothic seat of government, where you can see the council chamber and the Captains Regent tradition up close.
• Basilica di San Marino (Piazza Domus Plebis)
  The neoclassical basilica that holds the relics of Saint Marinus, founder of the republic.
• Museo di Stato (Piazzetta del Titano)
  The State Museum in Palazzo Pergami Belluzzi, covering archaeology, art and the long history of the republic.

Off the Beaten Path

• Chiesa di San Pietro (Piazza Domus Plebis)
  A tiny church beside the Basilica with the rock beds where Marinus and Leo are said to have slept.

Fun for Everyone

• Museo delle Armi Antiche (Seconda Torre)
  A collection of armour, crossbows and firearms inside the Cesta tower, with terrace views along the ridge.

Must-Haves

• Prima Torre Guaita (Monte Titano)
  The oldest and most famous of the three towers, with steep stairs and sweeping views over Romagna.
• Seconda Torre Cesta (Monte Titano)
  The tower on the highest summit of Monte Titano, home to the arms museum and the classic ridge view.

Off the Beaten Path

• Terza Torre Montale (Monte Titano)
  The quiet third tower, reached by a wooded path that most day visitors skip.

Great for Date Night

• Passo delle Streghe (Monte Titano)
  The Witches’ Pass, a short cliff path between the first two towers that is magical at sunset.

Fun for Everyone

• Cambio della Guardia di Rocca (Piazza della Libertà)
  The colourful changing of the Guard of the Rock in front of the Palazzo Pubblico in the warmer months.

Must-Haves

• Parco Naturale del Monte Titano (Monte Titano)
  Woodland trails and rock outcrops around the mountain, a world away from the busy lanes.

Must-Haves

• Giornate Medioevali (Old town)
  The summer medieval festival with costumes, music, falconry and archery across the old town.
• Festa di San Marino (Old town)
  The national day on 3 September, with ceremonies, crossbow displays and celebrations of the foundation.

Off the Beaten Path

• Investitura dei Capitani Reggenti (Palazzo Pubblico)
  The twice yearly ceremony in April and October when the two heads of state take office.

Fun for Everyone

• Il Natale delle Meraviglie (Old town)
  The Christmas season of lights, markets and events that fills the old town in December.
• Palazzo dei Congressi Kursaal (Viale J. F. Kennedy)
  The main congress and concert venue below the old town, with events through the year.

Great for Date Night

• Ristorante Righi (Piazza della Libertà)
  Refined tasting menus that reinterpret local ingredients, overlooking the main square.
• Ristorante Il Piccolo (Via del Voltone)
  A cosy family run spot in a stone vaulted room, known for handmade pasta.
• Ristorante La Fratta (Salita alla Rocca)
  A traditional restaurant with a panoramic terrace and generous Romagna cooking.
• Ristorante Nido del Falco (Contrada Piana)
  Local dishes with a view from a terrace near the cliff edge.

Must-Haves

• Ristorante La Taverna (Piazza della Libertà)
  A classic for pasta, piadina and grills with tables right on the main square.

Great for Date Night

• Aperitivo on the walls (Old town walls)
  An evening drink with sunset views over Romagna, when the day crowds have gone.

Must-Haves

• Contrada Basilicius shops (Old town)
  The main shopping lanes for ceramics, crossbows, liqueurs and souvenirs.

Off the Beaten Path

• Ufficio Filatelico e Numismatico (Old town)
  The official outlet for San Marino stamps and euro coins, prized by collectors.

Must-Haves

• Grand Hotel San Marino (Viale Antonio Onofri)
  A large classic hotel just below the old town with panoramic rooms.
• Hotel La Rocca (Salita alla Rocca)
  A panoramic hotel with a pool on the slope below Guaita.

Great for Date Night

• Hotel Titano (Contrada del Collegio)
  A historic hotel inside the walls with a terrace restaurant and valley views.
• Hotel Cesare (Salita alla Cesta)
  A comfortable hotel close to the towers, ideal for sunrise walks.

Low Cost and Authentic

• Hotel Joli (Viale Federico d’Urbino)
  A family run hotel just outside the gate, practical for bus arrivals.

Must-Haves

• Funivia San Marino (Borgo Maggiore)
  The two minute cable car between Borgo Maggiore and the old town, with sweeping views.

Low Cost and Authentic

• Piazza Grande (Borgo Maggiore)
  The arcaded market square with cafés and a relaxed local feel.

Fun for Everyone

• San Marino Adventures (Baldasserona)
  A treetop adventure park with rope courses for children and adults.

Must-Haves

• Mercato del Giovedì (Piazza Grande)
  The traditional Thursday market with clothes, cheese, cured meats and produce.
• Consorzio Vini Tipici di San Marino (Borgo Maggiore)
  The national wine cooperative, for Sangiovese, Biancale and Moscato from the republic.

Off the Beaten Path

• Santuario della Beata Vergine della Consolazione (Borgo Maggiore)
  Giovanni Michelucci’s striking modern church of concrete and stone.
• Torre dell’Orologio (Piazza Grande)
  The old clock tower that has watched over the market square for generations.

Fun for Everyone

• Museo Filatelico e Numismatico (Borgo Maggiore)
  The stamp and coin museum telling the story of the republic in miniature.

Low Cost and Authentic

• Chiesa del Suffragio (Piazza Grande)
  A small historic church on the main square of Borgo Maggiore.

Must-Haves

• Sentiero della Rupe (Borgo Maggiore)
  A steep wooded path from Borgo Maggiore to the old town, best walked downhill.

Low Cost and Authentic

• Aperitivo under the arcades (Piazza Grande)
  A relaxed evening spritz with locals in the old market square.

Must-Haves

• Castello di Serravalle (Serravalle)
  The old Malatesta fortress on the hill above town, with views to Monte Titano.

Must-Haves

• San Marino Stadium (Serravalle)
  The national stadium, where the home of the underdog national football team comes alive on match nights.

Fun for Everyone

• Multieventi Sport Domus (Serravalle)
  A sports and events complex with pools, courts and concerts.
• Stadio di Baseball di Serravalle (Serravalle)
  The baseball ground of one of Europe’s historic baseball clubs, a surprise in Italy.

Off the Beaten Path

• Welcome sign at Dogana (Dogana)
  The arch over the road that welcomes you to the Ancient Land of Liberty.

Must-Haves

• San Marino Outlet Experience (Serravalle)
  A big outlet centre with fashion brands and easy parking.

Fun for Everyone

• Centro Commerciale Atlante (Dogana)
  A shopping centre at the border with shops, cafés and a supermarket.

Low Cost and Authentic

• Centro Commerciale Azzurro (Serravalle)
  A local shopping centre where Sammarinese families do their everyday shopping.

Fun for Everyone

• Parco Ausa (Dogana)
  A large green park along the river with play areas and walking paths.

Low Cost and Authentic

• La Serenissima (Serravalle)
  The pastry maker famous for Torta Tre Monti, a classic gift to take home.

Must-Haves

• Rally Legend (Serravalle and around)
  The autumn rally festival that brings legendary rally cars to San Marino roads.

Off the Beaten Path

• Aviosuperficie di Torraccia (Torraccia)
  San Marino’s small airfield, where you can watch light aircraft or book a scenic flight.

Off the Beaten Path

• Tesoro di Domagnano story (Domagnano)
  The village where a famous hoard of Ostrogothic gold jewellery was found, now in museums abroad.

Low Cost and Authentic

• Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo (Domagnano)
  The parish church at the heart of the village.

Low Cost and Authentic

• Domagnano viewpoints (Domagnano)
  Quiet lookouts with views of Monte Titano and the Adriatic.

Must-Haves

• Montegiardino centro storico (Montegiardino)
  The smallest castello’s tidy stone centre, perfect for a quiet wander.

Low Cost and Authentic

• Chiesanuova village (Chiesanuova)
  A peaceful rural castello with views towards Montefeltro.
• Fiorentino village (Fiorentino)
  A quiet castello with green hills and local life.
• Faetano village (Faetano)
  A small village above the Marano valley with a slow, friendly pace.

Off the Beaten Path

• Parco Naturale di Faetano (Faetano)
  A small nature park along the Marano stream for picnics and short walks.
• Monte Cerreto and Sorgente del Lupo (Acquaviva)
  Woodland paths and the wolf spring linked to the legends of Saint Marinus.

Fun for Everyone

• Cycling the castelli roads (Southern San Marino)
  Rolling country roads with big views, popular with keen cyclists.