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San Marino San Marino travel guide
10 things to do in San Marino, where to stay, airport transfers. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in San Marino
- Three Towers of San Marino — group of towers located in San Marino (visit ≈ 75 min)
- Basilica di San Marino — church in San Marino (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Palazzo Pubblico — city hall and parliament seat of San Marino (visit ≈ 120 min)
- De La Fratta — tower in San Marino (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Chiesa di San Francesco — church building in San Marino (visit ≈ 30 min)
- San Marino Shrine — first Shinto Shrine in Europe (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Santuario della Beata Vergine della Consolazione — church building in Borgo Maggiore, San Marino (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Teatro Titano — theatre in San Marino, Republic of San Marino (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Chiesa di San Paolo apostolo — church building in Faetano, San Marino (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Monastero di Santa Chiara — church (visit ≈ 30 min)
1-day San Marino walking itinerary
Starting point: City of San Marino. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 4.2 km · 5,690 steps · 56 min on the way): Palazzo Pubblico → Basilica di San Marino → Santuario della Beata Vergine della Consolazione → Monastero di Santa Chiara → De La Fratta → Three Towers of San Marino → Teatro Titano → Chiesa di San Francesco
Where to stay in San Marino
- City of San Marino: Historic centre inside the walls; towers within walking distance.
- Borgo Maggiore: Linked to the centre by cable car; quieter and cheaper.
- Rimini (Italy): Beach and train links; a good base for a day trip.
Getting from the airport to San Marino
- Rimini Fellini (RMI): To Rimini ≈ 15 min, then bus ≈ 50 min
- Bologna (BLQ): Train to Rimini ≈ 1 h, then bus ≈ 50 min
Getting around
The historic centre is steep but walkable; the cable car from Borgo Maggiore takes ≈ 2 min.
Classic places to eat
- Ristorante La Taverna: Restaurant with views on Piazza della Libertà.
- Ristorante Cesare: Local pasta and piadina in the historic centre.
- Il Beccafico: Restaurant with views near the Rocca.
- Ristorante Il Piccolo: Local dishes in the historic centre; finish with Torta Tre Monti.
Romantic views
- Guaita Tower (Sunset): From the top of Monte Titano you can see the Adriatic coast.
- Cesta Tower (Sunset): The highest tower looks over sheer cliffs and the plains.
- Witches' Pass (Passo delle Streghe) (Sunset): The rocky path between the towers runs along the cliff edge.
- Piazza della Libertà (Evening): The square's balustrade opens onto a wide valley view.
Football stadiums in San Marino
- Stadio Fonte dell'Ovo: Home of gil paja, S.S. Murata
- San Marino Stadium: Home of S.P. La Fiorita, S.S. Folgore Falciano Calcio
- Campo sportivo di Borgo Maggiore: Home of A.C. Libertas
Good to know before visiting San Marino
- Fine: Unauthorised cars are banned in the historic centre; use the car parks below.
- Fine: Smoking indoors is banned.
- The tourist office can stamp your passport as a souvenir for a fee.
- Cover shoulders and knees in churches.
- The currency is the euro.
- San Marino is reached via Italy and Schengen entry rules effectively apply.
- Emergency: 112 (police 113, ambulance 118, fire 115)
- Plugs: C/F/L, 230V
- Tap water: Tap water is safe to drink.
- Tipping: Tipping isn't required; round up a little.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: San Marino, Wikivoyage — San Marino, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
San Marino travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in San Marino?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 1 day at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.
- What are the top things to do in San Marino?
- Highlights: Three Towers of San Marino, Basilica di San Marino, Palazzo Pubblico, De La Fratta and Chiesa di San Francesco. The map has 10 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in San Marino?
- City of San Marino: Historic centre inside the walls; towers within walking distance. Other options: Borgo Maggiore and Rimini (Italy).
- How do you get from the airport to San Marino city centre?
- Rimini Fellini (RMI): To Rimini ≈ 15 min, then bus ≈ 50 min · Bologna (BLQ): Train to Rimini ≈ 1 h, then bus ≈ 50 min
- How do you get around San Marino?
- The historic centre is steep but walkable; the cable car from Borgo Maggiore takes ≈ 2 min.
- What is the emergency number in San Marino?
- Emergency: 112 (police 113, ambulance 118, fire 115).
- Do you tip in San Marino?
- Tipping isn't required; round up a little.
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