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Municipalities in San Marino : Acquaviva, Borgo Maggiore, Chiesanuova, Domagnano, Faetano, Fiorentino, Monte Giardino, San Marino, Serravalle

Capital City of San Marino: San Marino

Republic of San Marino, about 23 km from Rimini [ Italy ]

San Marino is an enclave of Italy, on the border between the regioni of Emilia-Romagna and Marche.

This tiny ancient European State, whose earliest statutes date back to 1263, was recognized by Napoleon in 1797 and by the Congress of Vienna in 1815. San Marino mints its own coins, issues its own postage stamps and grants honours of merit. Legislative power is exercised by the Grand Council of 60 members and the executive by a State Congress divided into ministries, renewed with each legislature. The Capitani Reggenti have a representative mandate and are elected twice yearly, in April and October.


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Car Rental San Marino / Italy [ Rimini ]

 Avis
 Budget Rent A Car
 Hertz

Camping & Caravanning

 Centro Vacanze San Marino - 4 stars camping for long and short periods, also in winter.
The only camping in San Marino. Beautiful 4 stars camping open all year for long or brief overnighting. In all liberty you can stay in one of our 200 camping pitches, All connected to electricity, drinking water and discharging of waters, some of the pitches can be connected with satellite T.V. Hygienic services with heating, always sparkling clean. Plant and flowerbeds make the green complete in all the camping area. Nearby the camping pitches you will find our Mobilhomes and bungalowtents for 4 to 6 people, furnished with all domestic comfort.

Hotels in San Marino

 Hotel Bentivoglio ***, Piazza C. A. Pizzardi, 1, 40010 Bentivoglio [ 2 km from San Marino
The elegant Hotel Bentivoglio stands in an 18th century building opposite the Bentivoglio family castle which dates back to the 1500s. The antique country residential style has been preserved by the hotel, which, with its 50 bedrooms, restaurant, conference rooms, ample parking space and garage offers cordial and attentive hospitality
 Expedia.com [ Italy ]
 Hotels.com [ Italy ]
 Ricercahotel 

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Hostels Italy

 Hostelbookers.com  - Great Hostels, Free booking
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability.

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

 Rail Europe - Rail Passes, Train Tickets & Schedules 
 Select Travel
 Topdeck Tours
They take you to the most amazing places in Europe, their experienced tour leaders are the best in the business, and will help create the perfect atmosphere for a great holiday. Topdeck Tours encourage individuality, and the fun just flows naturally.




Travel Guides San Marino / Related books

 Amazon.com - Books about San Marino

  Footprint Bologna Pocket Handbook  - by Ben Donald
Popular mini guide to help you get the best out of Bologna. Covering the city itself, it looks outside the city to the popular excursions: the Appenine villages, Parma, Modena, Ferrara, Imola, Ravenna and Rimini. With streets like embroidered cloth, threaded with the arches of continuous colonnades, the heart of Bolgona is a giant cloister. The city is littered with breathtaking monuments and masterpieces all of which are readily accessible. If this were not mouth-watering enough Bologna is the food capital of Italy and renowed for its fast cars.
Paperback: 256 pages; Publisher: Footprint Handbooks; 2 edition (May 10, 2005); Language: English; ISBN-13: 978-1904777410
Bologna & Emilia-Romagna - by Dana Facaros (Author), Michael Pauls (Author)
Home of spaghetti bolognese, Pavarotti, Parma ham, Lambrusco, lasagna, macaroni, and balsamic vinegar. Explore Rimini--Italy's vast, madcap, international resort, and San Marino, the world's smallest and oldest republic.
Paperback: 336 pages; Publisher: Cadogan Guides; 3.00 edition (May 1, 2005); Language: English; ISBN-13: 978-1860111723

Transport / How do I travel to San Marino

 Aeroporti: Dal 1985 e' presente in localita' Torraccia di Domagnano un piccolo aeroporto
[ is only a very small airport ]
 Forli Airport - 72 Km from San Marino
 G. Marconi Airport = Bologna Airport - 135 Km from San Marino

 Railway station - Rimini - Italian Railways

 A.A.S.S. - a o. responsable for public transport in San Marino

 Map of the 'Republica di San Marino'
 Online Maps [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Library - Map Collection Europe  ]


Links 

 Travel Insurance -  online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 Visit San Marino - San Marino Tourist Board

 Consiglio Grande e Generale - Government of San Marino

The Sammarinese territory is made up of nine ancient Citadels, including the capital, San Marino.

 San Marino - capital city
The small capital holds a wealth of history, museums, and priceless architectural monuments.

 Acquaviva [ castello ]
The Acquaviva Castle takes its name from the source of water that springs forth from the rock. Today a bubbly town, immersed in the greenery of the surrounding countryside, it is the home of numerous local crafts shops and many places that sell typical local cheeses.
You can go jogging and play outdoor sports and recreational activities in the Montecerreto nature park.
 Borgo Maggiore
Borgo Maggiore Market, that dates back to 1244, is of particular historic interest because of its churches, monuments and characteristic districts.
 Chiesanuova - Outpost on the Apennines
Located in a natural environment of particular beauty, it is placed on the first buttresses of the Apennines.
The town districts are immersed in rich vegetation, offering thousands of opportunities to lose oneself in an uncontaminated landscape, living moments of relaxation in total harmony with nature. Chiesanuova draws its origins from the Medieval Castle and court of Busignano.
 Domagnano
Domagnano was already a village in 1300. In 1463, this territory annexed the Montelupo fortress, conquered by San Marino after its war with the Malatesta of Rimini.
 Faetano - ancient domain of the Malatesta family of Rimini
One of the last strongholds annexed to the Republic in 1463. The centre of the town is quite interesting with its ancient church built in the last century and the Casa del Castello. A scenic locality, with a lake for sports fishing and numerous opportunities for excursions in the nature park on the Marano River.
 Fiorentino - ancient fortress of the Malatestiano family
It is an archaeological area rich in historic finds. Fiorentino is a convenient hub for various directions, Cattolica , Pesaro, Urbino, San Leo, so you can avoid the stuffy summer traffic. Numerous bars, pizzerias and locales along the roadway and in the centre of town offer refreshment for the tourist.
 Monte Giardino
The origins of Montegiardino date back to the Lombard period and perhaps are even older. It is the home of an extremely ancient, suggestive Castle of rare architectural beauty and perspectives and views that will take your breath away. The church (1865) is also of interest for its altar-facings which date back to 1700.
 Serravalle
The Serravalle citadel was first mentioned by King Otto's diploma, in 962. An outpost of the Malatesta family, it was annexed to the Republic in 1463. In time it became an important urban centre. It has a quaint historic centre with an ancient Castle and some characteristic quarters.

 Basilica del Santo
The absis of the church of San Pietro is entirely formed of rock: chiselled out in it's formation are two holes that according to popular tradition were the sleeping places of San Marino and San Leo in which many believers attribute thaumaturgic properties.
 Chiesa di San Francesco
Founded in 1361 as the contiguous convent of the Grey-Friars conventual, it is the oldest piece of work of the Republic. The church has suffered numerous restorations that have caused disfigurements, only the front of the building and the porch have been restored to the original line of Gino Zani.
 Chiesa di San Quirino
The church was built around 1550 on an antique chapel dedicated to S. Quirino, in memory of the failed attempt by Fabiano of S. Savino who tried to occupy the city on the 4th of June 1543, the date on which the Festa del Santa takes place
 Palazzo Pubblico
The Palazzo Pubblico arose at the site of the Domus Comunis Magna and it is likely that it was constructed between 1380 and 1392 and has been repaired on various occasions.
 Palazzo Valloni
Home of the public library and State archives.
 Rocche e mura
The Rocca which is properly called Guaita or the First Tower, dates back to the XI century. It was used as a guard tower and also as an initial refuge post and was constructed directly onto the mounts stone surface without the use of foundations, it has a pentagonal shape and the entrance door is surmounted by a baroque coat-of-arms of the Republic which belonged to the old Palazzo Pubblico.

 Banca di San Marino - Banca Centrale della Repubblica di San Marino
 Grand Prix San Marino - Imola - Formula1 San Marino
 National Olympic Committee San Marino
 Philatelic & Numismatic Website San Marino 
 University of San Marino 
 Weddings in San Marino
San Marino, with its history, tradition and its magnificent landscape offers the ideal scenery for this extraordinary event in order to make everything be perfect and unique in the most beautiful day.

Cuisine - San Marino Cooking

On Mount Titano one can find dishes offering a taste of the authentic flavours of Romagna, from cassoni to tagliatelle, as well as various types of roast meat. Among the typical desserts is the Tre Monti cake, with its crust that is firm and at the same time crumbly. Other typical desserts include casciatello, made with milk, sugar, eggs and lemon, and bustrengo.

 Mangiare Bene
The English version of the most popular Italian internet recipe archive and guide to Italian cooking; traditional, regional, innovative Mediterranean cuisine.
Culinary Academy [ Easy, affordable, tasty dishes / Recipes galore / Snacks, breads, appetizers / Express pasta recipes and regional specialities ], Great Chefs [ dishes from Italy's best chefs ], Aphrodisiac recipes, Basic tools for Italian cuisine [ making pasta at home, The Italian Pantry, The Glossary, Weights and Temperatures, Wine & co and All about italian wine ].

History of San Marino

Independence: 301 AD (by tradition) 

According to historical tradition the ancient Republic of San Marino was founded by a Dalmation stone-cutter, Marinus, who had been commissioned by Diocletian to restore the city walls of Rimini. Marinus and his collegue and friend Leone were Christians and, in order to escape the Emperor's persecution, one took refuge on Mount Feretrio and the other on Mount Titano. Marinus is described in a 10th century manuscript as the "libertatis fundator" of the tiny Republic.

 Immigrant Museum
At the Immigrant Museum, once the Monastery of Santa Chiara, an important period of San Marino's history is described in an interesting collection of documents and images.
 San Marino's History
San Marino claims to be the world's oldest republic still in existence, being founded in A.D. 301 by a skilled builder referred to as Saint Marinus. The tiny nation was recognised by Napoleon's France in 1797, and by the other European nations at the 1815 Congress of Vienna. See for more WikipediA
 State Museums
The State Museum, St. Francis' Church, Government Building [ Palazzo Pubblico ], First Tower [ Prima Torre Guaita ] and the Contemporary and Modern Art Gallery [ Galleria d'Arte Moderna ]
  Secrets of the Seven Smallest States of Europe: Andorra, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City  
Thomas Eccardt
This unique book examines the history, culture and inner workings of the seven smallest independent countries in Europe. These are among the oldest lands in Europe, despite their diversity, they have much in common. Most have relatively high per capita incomes and life expectancies, and relatively low unemployment . This narrative first presents the many unique issues that confront small countries, including maintaining their independence, economic viability, native languages, and forms of government. The second part of the book describes each microstate in turn, showing how each one has met these challenges and adapted over time. These concise and engaging histories contain cultural information on subjects including the arts, gastronomy and popular tourist sites.
Paperback 300 pages (June 1, 2004); Publisher: Hippocrene Books, Inc.; Language: English; ISBN: 0781810329.

Music, Culture & Entertainment

 Giornate Medioevali

Web Portal / Search Engine / Directory

 Sanmarinosite - tourist information, events, links
 Ciao.sm - search engine [ italian language ]
 Omniway - portal site - Il portale della Republica di San Marino
 Sanmarino2000 
San Marino 2000 is about: • arrangements of transport's services from San Marino to the local airports, railway stations, ecc. • organization of: - tourism for pleasure - sports tourism - congress tourism - eno -gastronomic tourism - environmental tourism (nature trails: by bike, on horseback, on foot) - health tourism - weekly journeys in order to show to the guests the ancient and picturesque beauty of the Republic of San Marino by bike, on horseback, on foot, ecc.

 Pagine Gialle di San Marino - Yellow Pages / White Pages / Green Pages


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