Things to do in San Marino

San Marino is a European country, which is entirely encircled by Italy. For this reason, the influence of Italian art and culture is very prominent in this land. However, San Marino is a wonderful country, where you can experience a number of things to make your holiday a memorable one. Things to do in San Marino are varied in quality as well as quantity. From the local sports to the traditional cultural tours, you have plenty of things to do in San Marino. Read on…

• San Marino medieval centre: San Marino is historically significant country. You can explore a medieval city center, where you can see zigzag streets, ancient houses, and some churches. You can roam around the country in order to feel the ancient essence. Since cars are banned in this area, you have to undertake walking trips.
  
  
• Adventure trips in San Marino: This is one of the major San Marino things to do. There are many pine forests, waterways, and fields in this country. These places are famous for walking trips, fishing, and riding. The azure water of the Adriatic coast is another place for pleasure trip. Moreover, if you want to enjoy some adventure sports in San Marino, you can try mountain biking.
  
  
• Sailing regatta in San Marino: If you visit Sam Marino during the month of July, you can attend the Gran Premio Formula 3000 or 24 Ore di San Marino, one of the greatest events in San Marino. 24 Ore di San Marino is the sailing regatta and Gran Premio Formula 3000 is a motor racing event.
  
  
• Trip to the eight traditional villages: You can undertake a trip to the major eight villages in the country. You will find many tourist attractions there such as Malatesta Castle at Serravalle, the church, the Borgo Maggiore museum, which houses various stamp and coins, the fort at Pennarossa, and Valdragone church and convent.
  
  
• Shopping in San Marino: Shopping in San Marino is a pleasurable experience and one of the must things to do in San Marino. San Marino's gold coin, famously known as Scudi, is something, which you can buy as a souvenir. San Marino is also famous for wines. There are a number of wine cellars in this country. You can buy some bottles of wine from San Marino markets.
  
  
• San Marina change of the guards: San Marino has a number of castles and palaces and changing of guards. Changing of guards in Palazzo Pubblico or Government Palace is worth visiting. The ceremony of changing the guar takes place from the month of April to September on every half hour from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The guards wear golden epaulets and leather helmet of white and red ostrich feathers.