Tourist visit of the UNESCO Historic Center of San Marino

4.8
(25 reviews)

1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discovering the historic center of San Marino thanks to an expert Tourist Guide, who will take the participants to the most characteristic, panoramic and rich in history and traditions places.

It starts from Porta San Francesco and then walks through the streets of the Old Town with the tour guide who will tell anecdotes about the history of San Marino, will illustrate the famous people who have passed through the Republic and the events that are part of the historical and cultural heritage of the Republic of San Marino.

Admiring the main monuments and panoramic views, we arrive at the summit of the mountain where the Three Towers rise.

Tour suitable for everyone, including families with children.

What's Included

Local licensed professional expert guide
Guided tour of San Marino
Guided tours of the museums

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Porta del Paese - Porta San Francesco

Main access to the historic center, in the immediate vicinity there is the p n.1 (bus) and multi-storey car park n.9

End point
Basilica of Saint Marinus

The conclusion of the guided tour ends in the Old Town between the first and second tower so as to allow the client to visit in peace the UNESCO Heritage of San Marino and its museums.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
  • 1
    Porta San Francesco

    The gateway to the historic center of San Marino. Also called "Porta del Paese", it is an old guard post built in 1361

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Cava dei Balestrieri

    Opened in the nineteenth century for the extraction of the stone necessary for the restoration of Palazzo Pubblico. Today set up for shooting competitions with the large Italian crossbow.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    City of San Marino

    Stop at the panoramic canton to admire the beautiful panorama and short visit to the Tactilia Museum

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Palazzo Pubblico

    Rebuilt in neo-gothic style in 1894 to a design by architect Francesco Azzurri, on the foundations of the oldest "Magna Domus Communis", it was restored in 1996 by the architect Gae Aulenti. The people of San Marino recognize in this place where the Captains Regent, the Great and General Council, the State Congress and the most important civil demonstrations are based.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Basilica del Santo Marino

    Built at the beginning of the 19th century on the foundations of the pre-existing Romanesque Pieve. Rich in statues and valuable paintings. The statue of San Marino is the work of Adamo Tadolini, favorite pupil of Canova; the high altar contains the urn with the relics of the saint.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by San Marino Experience

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