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Top 12 places to visit in San Marino

12 must-see places and attractions in San Marino, from famous landmarks to hidden gems, each with a map and photos.

12 places

  1. 1
    Castle & palace

    Guaita Tower

    San Marino

    The oldest of San Marino's three towers, an 11th-century fortress on the crest of Mount Titano.

  2. 2
    Old town & city

    Historic Centre of San Marino

    San Marino

    UNESCO-listed hilltop medieval town of walls, gates and lanes on the slopes of Mount Titano.

  3. 3
    Castle & palace

    Cesta Tower

    San Marino

    Second tower on Mount Titano's highest peak, housing a museum of ancient weapons.

  4. 4
    Castle & palace

    Palazzo Pubblico

    San Marino

    Neo-Gothic town hall and seat of government, known for its changing of the guard ceremony.

  5. 5
    Mountain & viewpoint

    Witches' Passage

    San Marino

    Scenic clifftop path linking the first and second towers, with views across to the Adriatic.

  6. 6
    Religious site

    Basilica of San Marino

    San Marino

    Neoclassical basilica dedicated to the republic's founding saint, whose relics it holds.

  7. 7
    Historic site

    Montale Tower

    San Marino

    Smallest of the three towers, a 13th-century lookout reached by a woodland path.

  8. 8
    Museum & gallery

    State Museum

    San Marino

    Museum in Palazzo Pergami Belluzzi covering the republic's archaeology, art and history.

  9. 9
    Theme park & attraction

    San Marino Cable Car

    Borgo Maggiore

    Short cable car ride between Borgo Maggiore and the capital with wide views of the countryside.

  10. 10
    Religious site

    Church and Museum of San Francesco

    San Marino

    One of San Marino's oldest churches, with an adjoining gallery of religious art.

  11. 11
    Old town & city

    Borgo Maggiore

    Borgo Maggiore

    Historic market town at the foot of Mount Titano, with an arcaded square and weekly market.

  12. 12
    Museum & gallery

    Museum of Stamps and Coins

    Borgo Maggiore

    Museum showcasing San Marino's long tradition of issuing collectable stamps and coins.

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