Republic of San Marino Attractions
The territory of San Marino (61 sq. km/24 sq. m) is mostly hilly country with Mount Titano in the center. It was founded, according to tradition in 301 A.D. Legend has it that a master stone-cutter, Marinus, left is native island and came to Mount Titano to establish a small community of Christians anxious to escape the persecutions of the emperor Diocletian.
It has its own laws and singular institutions which regulate and superintend over the democratic life of the state.
It has its own laws and singular institutions which regulate and superintend over the democratic life of the state.
Imola - Formula One
The Formula One of San Marino is held here annually. Late April is the normal run-time.
San Leo, Italy
San Leo is perched atop a steep winding road that climbs to the summit of the huge limestone rock (639 m/2,096ft). This altitude offers an impressive view of the Marecchia Valley, Montefeltro and San Marino.
This setting was made famous by Dante in his Divine Comedy. The fort now houses a museum and picture gallery.
The cathedral which is in the Lombard-Romanesque style (1173) and the parish church are noteworthy.
This setting was made famous by Dante in his Divine Comedy. The fort now houses a museum and picture gallery.
The cathedral which is in the Lombard-Romanesque style (1173) and the parish church are noteworthy.
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San Marino - Church of the Cappuccini
Church of the Cappuccini was built in the 16th C. and in 1849 it played host to Garibaldi's soldiers after the fall of the Republic of Rome. The facade, portico, cloister and painting of the Deposition by Zuccari are of particular interest. A monument to St Francis stands in the courtyard.
San Marino - Museo Ippocrate (closed)
The Ippocrate in San Marino houses an extensive exhibition of old medical instruments, "magical" amulets, relics, documents and countless objects which accurately charts the long history of ancient medicine, miracle-working, magic, herbal treatments and empiricism.
San Marino - Museum of Curiosities
The Museum of Curiosities in San Marino houses a unique collection of incredible facts, objects and personalities that are strange but true.
San Marino - Museum of Curiosities
Via Salita della Rocca 26
47890 San Marino
San Marino
Via Salita della Rocca 26
47890 San Marino
San Marino
San Marino - Reptilarium (Aquarium)
The Reptilarium in San Marino is a research and study center on the mysterious world of reptiles and marine life.
Hours
March 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
November 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
San Marino - St Francis' Museum
St Francis' Museum contains paintings from the 12th to 17th centuries, as well as modern work, Etruscan potteries and funerary objects.
Hours
March 20 to September 20
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
September 21 to March 19
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:50 | 8:50 | 8:50 | 8:50 | 8:50 | 8:50 | 8:50 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
San Marino - Wax Museum
The Wax Museum in San Marino contains fascinating historical reconstructions of 40 scenes and 100 characters in settings and costumes of the day, charting 1000 years in international history and that of the Republic of San Marino. Special sections feature figures from opera and instruments of torture.
San Marino - Wax Museum
Via Lapicidi Marini, 17
47890 San Marino
San Marino
Via Lapicidi Marini, 17
47890 San Marino
San Marino
