A Guide to San Marino

San Marino is an independent Republic located on a rocky landscape on the boundary between Romagna and the Marche. San Marino has over 1700 years of history and is the oldest European Republic and one of the smallest states in the world. San Marino’s prosperous economy is run on tourism and the production of postage stamps. There are various Nature Reserves including Pineta di Montecerreto, Parco Zona Ca Lentino, Parco Aiala and the Parco Naturale di Montecchio.

There is an architectural feast in the town with numerous buildings of cultural and artistic buildings on offer including Palazzo del Governo, the Castle of Guaita, the Museum of the Immigrant, the Museum of Torture, the Ferrari e Abart Museum, the Church of St Francesco, the Church of the Cappuccini, the Basilica del Santo, the Modern Weapon Museum, the Classic Car Museum, the Wax Museum, and the Curiosity Museum. Events of note include the harquebus and crossbow competition held on the Founding Saint's day. Local cuisine uses the Republics own DOC oil and wine