Pietro nel mondo

Republic of San Marino

my journey in this state nestled like a jewel among the mountains of the Italian Apennines

One of the smallest states in the world (61.19 km) in the middle of the Romagna Apennines

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New Wall Gate

Liberty Square

Public Palace

Gate of the second circle of walls, a defensive system developed in the 13th century, modified in the 1930s based on a design by the Sammarinese architect Gino Zani.

Piazza della Libertà is surrounded by the Palazzo Pubblico and other Renaissance buildings; on one side, a balcony offers a magnificent view of the Montefeltro hills. At the center of the square is a fountain with the 19th-century Statue of Liberty, made of Carrara marble.

Built where the Domus Magna Comunis once stood, this palace, constructed between the 14th and 15th centuries, is today the seat of the main institutions: the Congress of State, the Regency, the Council of the Twelve, the Great and General Council.

First Tower called Guaita

Basilica of the Holy

A watchtower since 1200, today the tower's bell announces the meeting of parliament to the people of San Marino. The tower's courtyard houses the Church of Santa Barbara.

The Basilica was built in neoclassical style in the early 19th century on the site of a former medieval parish church. Eight Corinthian columns stand out in front of the façade. Inside, the bones of Saint Marino are preserved near the high altar.

view of the Third Tower

The Third Tower, known as Montale, is the smallest and most isolated; partially hidden by the vegetation of Mount Titano, on whose slopes it was built as an observation post.