Things to do & places to visit in City of San Marino, San Marino

City of San Marino #1 destination in San Marino 2023. The average rating score is 4.28 based on 10.1k traveler reviews, of 30 attractions. Timezone: Europe/Rome, current date and time: Friday, May 10, 2024, 13:20.

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General weather summary in May

68°F - 54°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Mildly cool with a gentle breeze

Feels like

28%

Chance of rain

122.0 millimeters

Amount

11.4 mph

Wind speed

66%

Humidity

14.7

Daylight length

5:45 AM

Sunrise

8:27 PM

Sunset

52%

Cloud cover

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Top things to do (15)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Titanus Museum (14 reviews)
- Very well put together
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Children's Museums • History Museums

The Titanus Museum is the first stop to discover the territory and monuments of the republic of San Marino. It is an immersive, multisensory space, an unforgettable experience in which the past enters the present and, together, meets the future. History, culture and art are told in a modern key through the most advanced multimedia technologies 3D maps and high-definition holograms will make you relive the most important moment in the birth of the Republic and the defence of its freedom. Come and visit the Titanus Museum! An exciting experience unique in its kind: you will be catapulted into a parallel dimension where everything is multimedia except you. See more..
4.5 Centro Storico Di San Marino (2.669 reviews)
- Great stopover!
Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

If you are nearby, the old city of San Marino is definitely worth visiting. The castle area is really charming with narrow old streets. The area is walked around in an hour, so 2-3 hours trip is surely enough. There is parking available, even though the closest ones will be full if you don't arrive in the morning. The farther ones are still just max 10 min walk away from the old city entrance, so won't be bad. See more..
4.5 Guaita (1.084 reviews)
- Lovely views of San Marino!
Castles

Zu dem Mauerring von San Marino gehören drei Türme. der erste Turm ist der Guita See more..
4.5 Piazza della Libertà (983 reviews)
- MAIN SQUARE
Historic Sites

The main square of San Marino and a popular meeting place for both locals and tourists alike. It affords a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside.The centre of the square is occupied by a statue depicting freedom on a richly decorated postum. The main building within the square is the neo-Gothic town hall with arcades. The stone houses on the eastern frontage are now home to restaurants and luxury guesthouses. See more..
4.5 Palazzo Pubblico (654 reviews)
- The Parliament of the Old Republic in the World
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Government Buildings

The “Palazzo Pubblico” is the parliament of the Republic of San Marino. It is faced on Liberty Square, very easy to find it. From outside the architecture is similar to other cities of central Italy, Instead inside it is possible to see the hall, The Chamber of the Grand and General Council and few rooms. Also if inside the palace is not so rich in art, it is very nice with some painting and medieval symbols. I heard that, in general, the changing of the guard is also planned, but I didn’t see it, so I don’t know about this point. See more..
4.5 Mount Titan (499 reviews)
- Like a fairy tale
Mountains

Remember all the children books you've read or cartoons watched where there are castles with big towers on high peaks above the valley? Monte Titano gives the same impression! The three towers are quite distinguishable from far away - you can't mistake them. Prepare for breathtaking views! Tip for people who want to go to all three towers - all are accessible by a pleasant panoramic path, 5-10 minutes walking distance between Guaita and Cesta and 10-15 minutes between Cesta and Montale tower. Montale is privately owned and you can see it only from the outside. See more..
4.5 Cesta Tower (484 reviews)
- Beautiful tower with stunning views!
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

This tower is a bit less impressive than the first one (Guaita), but it also has spectacular views and, additionally, - a museum room with medieval weapons. We bought a ticket that includes the visit to both towers. It costs only €6,50 per person which is almost free for such an activity and such views and knowing how much they usually charge in Italy to go up any tower. Don’t skip on towers! They were our favorite part in San Marino! See more..
4.5 Tourism Office of San Marino (194 reviews)
- Go get a stamp in your passports
Visitor Centers

The office is located at the main square next to the Cable Car that you can take to the town of Borgo Maggiore. The people who work there are super nice and helpful. We visited San Marino in April and we went there just before they closed , so there was literally no line. They will stamp your passport for Euro 5 cash only. For those of you who collect coins like my husband, you can even get San Marino Euro there. See more..
4.5 Passo Delle Streghe (103 reviews)
- Very interesting
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas

This is definitely one of the most beautiful spots in San Marino. The view of the mountain is spectacular and it’s not too hard to walk like some of the other streets. It was a bit difficult to find at first as the map wasn’t working well. Not too crowded especially in the early morning, and the views are amazing before midday. See more..
4.5 San Marino Nature Park (90 reviews)
- A good escape from the heat
Parks

We escaped the heat of the day by trekking round the various (unmarked) but easy to follow paths. No chance of getting lost! See more..
4.5 Montale Tower (84 reviews)
- Beautiful views and symbol of the country
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Well worth the walk to reach, which won’t be difficult for even novice walkers but unfortunately there’s no properly constructed paths for anyone less capable on rough terrain. The views are great, you can feel the history and it’s such a relaxing spot with surprisingly few crowds or groups. One of my favourite spots in the city! See more..
4.5 Il Mondo di Leonardo (39 reviews)
- excellent and informative
Speciality Museums

I have been to several Leonardo exhibitions and this rates very highly. Well-presented and concentrating on war and flight it was much enjoyed. See more..
4.5 Palazzo Graziani (21 reviews)
- Nice to stroll (plus toilets)
Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • Architectural Buildings

The renovated palace enjoy a neat garden and tranquil square, unusually spacious and flat on this mountainous and twisty old city See more..
4.5 Children of Beslan Statue (17 reviews)
- Screaming with despair
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues

A moving sculpture. When you look at the naked boy and then his face....and in the end you can see the dedication... See more..
4.5 Centro Storico Di San Marino (2.669 reviews)
- Great stopover!
Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

If you are nearby, the old city of San Marino is definitely worth visiting. The castle area is really charming with narrow old streets. The area is walked around in an hour, so 2-3 hours trip is surely enough. There is parking available, even though the closest ones will be full if you don't arrive in the morning. The farther ones are still just max 10 min walk away from the old city entrance, so won't be bad. See more..
4.5 Guaita (1.084 reviews)
- Lovely views of San Marino!
Castles

Zu dem Mauerring von San Marino gehören drei Türme. der erste Turm ist der Guita See more..
4.5 Piazza della Libertà (983 reviews)
- MAIN SQUARE
Historic Sites

The main square of San Marino and a popular meeting place for both locals and tourists alike. It affords a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside.The centre of the square is occupied by a statue depicting freedom on a richly decorated postum. The main building within the square is the neo-Gothic town hall with arcades. The stone houses on the eastern frontage are now home to restaurants and luxury guesthouses. See more..
4.5 Palazzo Pubblico (654 reviews)
- The Parliament of the Old Republic in the World
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Government Buildings

The “Palazzo Pubblico” is the parliament of the Republic of San Marino. It is faced on Liberty Square, very easy to find it. From outside the architecture is similar to other cities of central Italy, Instead inside it is possible to see the hall, The Chamber of the Grand and General Council and few rooms. Also if inside the palace is not so rich in art, it is very nice with some painting and medieval symbols. I heard that, in general, the changing of the guard is also planned, but I didn’t see it, so I don’t know about this point. See more..
4.5 Mount Titan (499 reviews)
- Like a fairy tale
Mountains

Remember all the children books you've read or cartoons watched where there are castles with big towers on high peaks above the valley? Monte Titano gives the same impression! The three towers are quite distinguishable from far away - you can't mistake them. Prepare for breathtaking views! Tip for people who want to go to all three towers - all are accessible by a pleasant panoramic path, 5-10 minutes walking distance between Guaita and Cesta and 10-15 minutes between Cesta and Montale tower. Montale is privately owned and you can see it only from the outside. See more..
4.5 Cesta Tower (484 reviews)
- Beautiful tower with stunning views!
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

This tower is a bit less impressive than the first one (Guaita), but it also has spectacular views and, additionally, - a museum room with medieval weapons. We bought a ticket that includes the visit to both towers. It costs only €6,50 per person which is almost free for such an activity and such views and knowing how much they usually charge in Italy to go up any tower. Don’t skip on towers! They were our favorite part in San Marino! See more..
4.5 Tourism Office of San Marino (194 reviews)
- Go get a stamp in your passports
Visitor Centers

The office is located at the main square next to the Cable Car that you can take to the town of Borgo Maggiore. The people who work there are super nice and helpful. We visited San Marino in April and we went there just before they closed , so there was literally no line. They will stamp your passport for Euro 5 cash only. For those of you who collect coins like my husband, you can even get San Marino Euro there. See more..
4.5 Passo Delle Streghe (103 reviews)
- Very interesting
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas

This is definitely one of the most beautiful spots in San Marino. The view of the mountain is spectacular and it’s not too hard to walk like some of the other streets. It was a bit difficult to find at first as the map wasn’t working well. Not too crowded especially in the early morning, and the views are amazing before midday. See more..
4.0 Museo Della Totura (575 reviews)
- It was really cool,but not for people who get scared easily
Friday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Speciality Museums

Torture Museum of San Marino: "A journey through human cruelty" Few phenomenons kept their essence intact through time as the subject of this exhibit. From the Jock’s Mare or Skull Splitter to the shock treatment or psychiatric drugs, there is always been a long series of new instruments, so it is hard to talk about progress or evolution. Through this appalling journey into the machines used to cause death, public mockery and pain, the exhibit shows horrors that our conscience has repressed but that had been part of human coexistence for many centuries instead. Famous tortures that make us shiver but demonstrate how men applied as much creativity into the field of technology and into finding new ways to inflict pain as into arts and culture. The purpose of the exhibit is practicing our memory, documenting the aberrations of intolerance and zealotry which men achieved in their clear headed delirium to intentionally provoke harm and death. See more..
4.0 Basilica del Santo Marino (563 reviews)
- The largest and most important church in San Marino
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

Neoclassical temple, located in the center of San Marino. A basilica dedicated to the patron saint of the city of San Marino. From the outside, a beautiful pediment with columns is striking, while the interior looks ascetic or even modest. However, there is an amazing beauty in this simplicity. Beautiful main altar and side altars. A wonderful temple in its simplicity. See more..
4.0 Cava dei Balestrieri (250 reviews)
- Great medieval experience
Points of Interest & Landmarks

We were very lucky to be in Sam Marino during the annual crossbowmen's competition. It was fun to sit in the amphitheatre and watch their skillful display and local medieval dress, together with the drummers and flag displays. See more..
4.0 Museo di Stato (239 reviews)
- worth a visit
Speciality Museums

Some interesting paintings and other objets d'art at this little museum. Set in a lovely 5 storey building. See more..
4.0 Porta San Francesco (163 reviews)
- Great entry to San Marino
Historic Sites

If you take one of the main parking garages of San Marino and later the several escalators you will not miss this great entry to San Marino. Local policemen will stop traffic and guide you through the port into the historical center. See more..
4.0 Museo delle Armi Moderne San Marino (114 reviews)
- Go for the views
Speciality Museums

I recommend visiting both the two towers that are open to the public, including this one of course. Entrance fee is really cheap, but I advise to go ahead and get the pass which gets you into a few museums. Sure there are many, many weapons in this museum, though for me it was more about the excellent views you get of the city. Great photo-op! See more..
4.0 Statua della Libertà (104 reviews)
- Very beautiful and so so meaningful
Monuments & Statues

A beautifully carved statue placed in Freedom Square right outside the Sammarinese parliament building. A gift from the aFrench nation, I was told. Looks amazing when illuminated at night See more..
4.0 Sculpture Mother and Child (96 reviews)
- Shady spot
Points of Interest & Landmarks

This place and sculpture in the shade provides you with culture as well as a rest from the burning sun. A nice spot for taking pics. See more..