Sightseeing in San Marino

Sightseeing in San Marino is a major activity in this small country. The Republic of San Marino is completely bounded by Italy. While sightseeing in San Marino, you will see that the country houses a number of historical fortresses, museums, churches, and castles. There are many attractions in San Marino that tourists from around the world visit this country every year.

Given below are some popular sightseeing destinations in San Marino:

• The City of San Marino: First of all, the City of San Marino is the main sightseeing spot in this country. There are a number of places to see in San Marino City. Some important destinations are Palazzo dei Capitani, Plaza de Garibaldi, Acquaviva, and the Monastery of Santa Clara. This city is also famous as a shopping hub.
  
  
• Borgo Maggiore: Borgo Maggiore is one of the major towns in San Marino. It is not only famous for sightseeing but also for shopping. Some interesting sightseeing destinations in Borgo Maggiore are Piazza Grande, Serravalle, castello, the Chiesa di Sant Andrea, and Olympic Stadium. These destinations attract tourists from every corner of the world.
  
  
• Three Towers: The Three Towers, located on Monte Titano, are one of the most famous places in San Marino. The first tower, Guaita, is the oldest of all, and it was used as a 11 th century prison. The second tower, Cesta is located on the highest location on the mountain while the third tower, Montale is located on the lowest peak on the mountain. The first two towers are not accessible for the tourists unlike the Montale.
  
  
• Eight villages: The famous eight villages are located outside of the city of San Marino. These villages are popular for beautiful natural sights and authentic Italian cuisine. You can access the beaches of Adriatic coast easily from these villages through the regular buses from San Marino to Italy. You also can enjoy fishing in the lakes in the villages.
  
  
• Museums in San Marino: There are more than a dozen small and big museums in San Marino. These museums are the heaven if you want to know about San Marino art, culture, history, and life style. Some best museums in this country are State Museum in San Marino and Museo di Auto d'Epoca. The State Museum in San Marino offers some of the greatest archaeological discoveries and antique artifacts. The Museo di Auto d'Epoca is famous for its automobile collection.
  
  
• Churches in San Marino: Churches are one of the most important parts in the sightseeing in San Marino. There are a number of churches in the country from the small to big ones. Basilica del Santo, Church of San Francesco, and Chiesa San Pietro… these three are the major churches in the country. These churches are the wonderful source to know the local San Marino culture.

Apart from these sightseeing spots in San Marino, there are many more to visit in this country such as:

• Monastery of Santa Clara
• Grande of the town square
• Serravalle
• St Francis Church
• The Saint Andrea's Church
• Olympic Stadium
• Palazzo Pubblico
• Palazzo dei Capitani
• Plaza del Titan
• Capuccin Friars Church of St Quirino
• Government Palace