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View 3 missions and contacts ### [Embassy of Italy in San Marino](https://ambsanmarino.esteri.it/) San Marino Viale Antonio Onofri, 117[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3613755) ### [](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q114612447) [Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q114612447) ### [Apostolic Nunciature to San Marino](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19932629) San Marino Piazzale Domus Plebis, 1[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19932629) ## Highlights ### [San Marino Historic Centre and Mount Titano](https://tripguroo.com/en/places/unesco-1245/) UNESCO cultural World Heritage, inscribed in 2008. ### [San Marino](https://tripguroo.com/en/places/ciudad-san-marino/) Towers and historic streets on Mount Titano. ## Complete guide · chapter reading [Introduction](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/san-marino/#full-chapter-0) · [Understand](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/san-marino/#full-chapter-1) · [Get in](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/san-marino/#full-chapter-2) · [Get around](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/san-marino/#full-chapter-3) · [Talk](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/san-marino/#full-chapter-4) · [See](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/san-marino/#full-chapter-5) · [Do](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/san-marino/#full-chapter-6) · [Buy](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/san-marino/#full-chapter-7) · [Eat](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/san-marino/#full-chapter-8) · [Drink](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/san-marino/#full-chapter-9) · [Sleep](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/san-marino/#full-chapter-10) · [Learn](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/san-marino/#full-chapter-11) · [Work](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/san-marino/#full-chapter-12) · [Stay safe](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/san-marino/#full-chapter-13) · [Stay healthy](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/san-marino/#full-chapter-14) · [Respect](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/san-marino/#full-chapter-15) · [Connect](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/san-marino/#full-chapter-16) · [Cope](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/san-marino/#full-chapter-17) · [Go next](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/san-marino/#full-chapter-18) ## Introduction San Marino, completely surrounded by , is one of the world's smallest countries, and claims to be the world's oldest republic. Most cultural attractions are in the capital city, which is also named San Marino. At the top of a mountain, the City of San Marino is full of old buildings, restaurants, and stores catering to tourists, as well as several small museums, and has beautiful views of the nearby towns and surrounding countryside. ## Understand The Republic of San Marino (: Repubblica di San Marino) is the world's oldest republic and Europe's third smallest state. It is the sole survivor of the patchwork of independent city-states that used to make up the Italian peninsula before the unification of Italy. It lies 657 m above sea level with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and Adriatic coast, only 10 km from . Legend has it that the founder of San Marino, Saint Marinus, a stonemason, arrived from the island of Rab in Dalmatia, and climbed Mount Titano to found a small community of Christians, persecuted for their faith by the Emperor Diocletian. The country is said to have been founded in 301 AD. San Marino gave itself a constitution in 1600, the oldest written constitution still in effect, and the only republican constitution written in Latin that still has the force of law. During the tumultuous period starting with the French Revolution, San Marino managed to preserve its independence through several strokes of luck. First, a Sammarinese politician befriended Corsican general Napoleon Bonaparte during his Italian campaign, but wisely declined his offers for more territory. Later, the small republic gave refuge to other Republicans throughout Italy, including Garibaldi, which made him disposed to respect Sammarinese wishes to stay independent. San Marino also gave honorary citizenship to Abraham Lincoln, which inspired the Great Emancipator to laud San Marino's old and stable republican institutions and point to them as an example for the US and the world to follow. San Marino is made up of a few towns dotted around the countryside. The capital of San Marino, the City of San Marino (Città di San Marino), is situated high up on a mountain top. The capital is surrounded by a wall and three distinct towers which overlook the rest of the country. "San Marino: Historic Centre and Mount Titano" became part of the in 2008. The towns surrounding the capital are more industrial and generally not as attractive as the main city. San Marino is 20 times bigger than Monaco and half the size of . Politics San Marino is one of the few diarchies in the world (like ). Every six months, the Grand and General Council (the parliament) elects two individuals (Captains Regent) to be the heads of state. This is a practice that comes from the Roman Republic and has been in effect since 1243. Women were not allowed to serve in this capacity until 1972. San Marino's foreign policy is aligned with that of . Social and political trends in the republic also track closely with those of its larger neighbour. To give just one example, San Marino was governed by a local fascist party from 1923, and just three days after Mussolini's fall in 1943, the Sammarinese fascists also lost power. Nonetheless, San Marino stayed officially neutral in both World Wars, but there were Sammarinese volunteers in on the Italian side, and the government of San Marino had to explicitly clarify that it had not declared war on Britain in 1940. Later on, Sammarinese neutrality was ignored by the British, who bombed suspected German military installations, and the Germans, who briefly occupied the country before being defeated by the British. Like , San Marino is vigorously committed to neutrality and has good relations with almost every single country in the world. In 2011, the Grand and General Council rejected calls to join the . Tourist information San Marino Tourist OfficeAddressVia Paolo III, 1 Phone+378 549 882914 Emailinfo@visitsanmarino.com Listing reviewed2024-02-03 [Official website](https://www.visitsanmarino.com/) ## Get in San Marino is only accessible through Italy. There are no s when travelling between Italy and San Marino, so it's safe to say that you need a to enter (if you are required to get one, that is). If you want a passport stamp, you can obtain one for €5 from the Tourist Office at Contrada Omagnano, 20. If you plan on staying for more than 30 days in the country, you need to get a permit from the government. By plane San Marino has no airports. The nearest major airport is the Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) at . To reach San Marino from the airport, you will either have to drive or take the bus that departs from the Rimini train station to San Marino. There are other airports at , and . By train San Marino has no railway stations. The nearest major railway station is at . San Marino is one of only two mainland European countries without rail service or lines, but unlike it did have a line in the past. Unfortunately, the line did not survive , although many disused bridges, tunnels and stations are still well visible, and in some cases have been refurbished and converted to parks, public footpaths or traffic routes. Next to the terminal station of the City of San Marino, an 800 m long electrified stretch has been reactivated for tourist and promotional reasons, and the government of San Marino has announced plans for the restoration of the line at least as far as Borgo Maggiore. By car You should have no problems driving into San Marino. Border controls do not exist. The City of San Marino has limited parking, so why not leave your car in nearby Borgo Maggiore and take the cable car up to the city? There is plenty of parking near the cable car station. By bus San Marino Bus StationA bus runs from to San Marino daily about once an hour, with stops along the way in Dogana, Serravalle, Domagnano, and Borgo Maggiore. A single ticket costs €7 (May 2026). The ticket can be bought (1) online at https://www.bonellibus.it/, (2) on the bus, with cash or card, or (3) at the Tobacco shop in front of the train station (not at the one inside despite signs saying otherwise). At the shop, the ticket can be paid only in cash, and there are no ATMs close by or at the train station. If you are planning to buy on the bus, you cannot reserve a place and the bus might be full. The bus leaves just outside the Rimini train station on the opposite side of the street from the train station entrance at the Hotel Napoleon. AddressPiazzale Marino Calcigini Directionsby parking lot P1A directly under/west of Via Piana Listing reviewed2024-08-20 [Official website](https://www.bonellibus.it/en/shuttle-rimini-san-marino-2/) [View location on map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.935201&mlon=12.446457#map=16/43.935201/12.446457) ## Get around Once you're inside the walled city, it's small enough to simply walk around. There are only a few streets on which cars are able to drive (and only if they are small cars). Be aware that the City of San Marino is quite vertical, making it potentially difficult for those with mobility issues to climb the switchback cobblestone streets. However, there are elevators scattered throughout town that allow easier movement up and down the city. There is a 1.5 km [cable railway](http://www.sanmarinopertutti.com/default.asp?id=448) (funivia) connecting the city of San Marino to Borgo Maggiore. €3 for a one-way ticket, €5 round-trip (Aug 2024). Outside of the capital, walking is not so easy. San Marino is the only country in the world with more vehicles than people, and it shows—sidewalks are inconsistent at best, especially when going between towns. However, there is a shaded stone path, Costa dell'Arnella, between the City of San Marino and Borgo Maggiore. It starts at the western end of Contrada Omerelli and ends a short distance from the Borgo Maggiore cable car station. Because the City of San Marino is so high up, the path is quite steep. The bus from Rimini is somewhat useful for travel between towns, and San Marino also has its own bus system. By car The roadways in San Marino are curvy, steep, and narrow. To avoid getting disoriented, it is a good idea to carry a map. For newcomers, the route network can be puzzling. The nation has just one main thoroughfare. The four-lane national roadway is the superstrada from Rimini. It goes directly into the old town from the border. The nation is divided by the Superstrada. You need to be shrewd if you want to turn left off the route. On the Superstrada, there aren't many left turns; instead, you must turn right and travel through a tunnel. Understanding how to cross the road transversely is even more challenging. Italian driving habits are prevalent in San Marino. Everyone must move very quickly. Don't pause for even a second; otherwise, drivers will ignore traffic laws and start honking their horns behind you. Pavements are rare or nonexistent outside the old town. Walking on foot is not always pleasant. San Marino's posted speed limit is 70 km/h. Superhighways and small country roads outside of urban areas are subject to this restriction. This is sort of a government prank. The restriction is firstly not followed. Second, the restriction is in effect even in situations where a safe speed is between 30 and 40 km/h. ## Talk Also in this library: The official language of San Marino is . English is learned at school in San Marino. ## See San Marino’s main attractions are the three towers, which feature on the national flag. Only the Guaita Tower and the Cesta Tower are open to visitors. They are small castles at the top of Mount Titano, offering excellent views over San Marino and Italy as well as the Adriatic Sea. The third and smallest of the towers, Montale Tower, is inaccessible and was once used as a prison. Cesta is the largest of the towers and inside, there is the Museum of Archaic Arms showcasing arms and armour from the Middle Ages to the 1800s. You can purchase the “Yellow Card” for €3 which lets you enter one castle, or the “Red Card” which lets you enter both and is €4.50. Between the two towers is a path which follows the city walls along the side of a cliff. The towers offer good photo opportunities. Other attractions include: Basilica di San MarinoA neoclassical style Catholic church dedicated to the founder and patron saint of San Marino, Saint Marinus. It is the main church of San Marino. Rebuilt several times, the current incarnation is from the 19th century. AddressPiazzale Domus Plebis Listing reviewed2020-02-27 [View location on map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.936944&mlon=12.446667#map=16/43.936944/12.446667) Piazza della LibertàThis small square offers expansive views and is flanked on both sides by two government buildings, including the Palazzo Pubblico, the town hall. Inside the town hall, see the council chambers for its frescos. The buildings and statue (Statua della Libertà) in the centre of the square are lit up at night, which combined with the limited tourists during that time, makes for a serene sight. Listing reviewed2017-04-16 [View location on map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.9365&mlon=12.4467#map=16/43.9365/12.4467) State MuseumMuseum of art, architecture, and archaeology. Ticket is also valid for Palazzo Pubblico. AddressPiazzetta del Titano, 1 Phone+378 0549883835 Emailmuseodistato@omniway.sm HoursDaily 09:00-17:00 Price€8 Listing reviewed2023-07-29 Local nameMuseo di Stato [Official website](http://www.museidistato.sm/) [View location on map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.935955&mlon=12.44663#map=16/43.935955/12.44663) St. Francis' MuseumArt collection located in a centuries-old cloister. AddressVia Basilicius Phone+378 0549885132 HoursDaily 09:00-17:00 Price€4.50 Listing reviewed2020-06-03 Local nameMuseo San Francesco [Official website](http://www.museidistato.sm/) [View location on map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.935293&mlon=12.447027#map=16/43.935293/12.447027) Torture MuseumSmall, kitschy museum catering to tourists AddressContrada San Francesco n° 2 Phone+378 0549991215 Hours10:00–20:00 daily during the summer; reduced hours in the winter Listing reviewed2016-05-27 Local nameMuseo della Tortura [Official website](http://www.thetorturemuseum.it/) [View location on map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.935183&mlon=12.446989#map=16/43.935183/12.446989) Wax MuseumAddressvia Lapicidi Marini, 17 - 47890 Phone+378 0549992940 Emailinfo@museodellecerersm.com HoursOct–Mar: daily 09:00–12:30 and 14:00-17:30; Apr–Jun and Sep: 09:00–18:30; Jul–Aug: 09:00–20:00 Listing reviewed2016-05-27 Local nameMuseo delle Cere [Official website](http://www.museodellecerersm.com/en/) [View location on map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.93519&mlon=12.448776#map=16/43.93519/12.448776) Otherwise, walk around! The narrow cobbled streets are full of surprises and you can go up and down the city to explore. You can climb the city walls and walk along it at places. There are virtually no cars and the streets have a very medieval feel. Outside of the capital, nearby Borgo Maggiore has a historic centre. You can also see the San Marino lake in Faetano where fish can be caught. ## Do Football: this tiny state somehow fields a men's national team, playing at San Marino Stadium in Serravalle. 16 clubs play in its Championship. Parco naturale del Monte Titano has several hiking trails. To find them, go to the Cesta tower and walk through the gateway to the right of the museum entrance. Biking is also popular and at “[San Marino Experience](https://sanmarinoexperience.com/)” you can rent an ebike. San Marino AdventuresActivities including suspended trails, rock climbing, and ziplines. AddressParco di Montecerreto Phone+39 3357344140 Hours10:00-19:30, days vary by season [Official website](http://www.sanmarinoadventures.sm/en/) [View location on map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.941726&mlon=12.429743#map=16/43.941726/12.429743) Self-guided audio tour of San Marino – An audio guide that leads visitors through the historic centre, including the towers, main squares and landmarks. Ideal for exploring the city independently at your own pace. [Official website](https://www.sanmarinoexperience.com/audioguida) ## Buy Money EURO Like other states which have the euro as their currency, San Marino has its own patterns on the back of the euro coins. You can try to obtain these coins by going around buying things and collecting the coins that way, but a quicker solution is to buy the set in a souvenir shop. Pay attention, because some of these sets lack the €1 and €2 coins. Shopping Similar to the , San Marino also sells postage stamps to collectors and the government has even set up a [website](https://www.ufn.sm/en/) where you can buy coins and stamps. If you are an amateur coin collector or philatelist, rejoice! San Marino is the perfect place to collect coins and stamps. Souvenir and clothing shops are everywhere in the City of San Marino. A lot of the souvenir shops sell weapons, from swords to B-B guns. Prices for items such as disposable cameras and batteries are cheaper in San Marino than they are in Italy. This is partly because in San Marino you don't have to pay the 20% IVA (VAT) that you have to pay in Italy. ## Eat Italian dishes, like pasta, pizza, gelato (Italian ice-cream), and whatever you eat in Italy. Restaurants are easy to find, and some offer tables with great views. Supermarkets in San Marino are few and far-between, although the following can help in this area: ConadAddressAzzurro Shopping Center, V M Moretti 23, Serravalle Sma SupermercatiVia del Passetto 113, Fiorentino Budget In the city of San Marino Pizzeria SmallerImpeccable, very nice place, excellent cuisine. Also recommended to take away. Very nice and helpful staff. Slightly out of the hustle and bustle of the center and worth it. Very good cook, let him advise you. AddressVia Paolo III, 7 Listing reviewed2023-01-13 [View location on map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.9339372&mlon=12.4481964#map=16/43.9339372/12.4481964) Ristorante Buca San Francesco SrlFast service and delicious food. Delicious Milanese cutlet and french fries, with decent portions. Good caramel panna cotta. The pasta is homemade and excellent, cooked to the right point, a little al dente. Great kindness. AddressPiazzetta Del Placito Feretrano, 3 Listing reviewed2023-01-13 [View location on map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=12.4468345&mlon=12.4468345#map=16/12.4468345/12.4468345) Along the main road towards Rimini La BettolaGreat venue for small snacks or juicy sandwiches. Really good burger. Music and entertainment until late. Very knowledgeable and very friendly staff. Outdoor tables. In the historic center of Borgo Maggiore. Pleasant environment. AddressVia Valdes De Carli, 7 Listing reviewed2023-01-13 [View location on map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.9388888&mlon=12.4466199#map=16/43.9388888/12.4466199) La SpizzataVery good pizza, soft with many different varieties, possibility of whole pizza or by the slice. Very kind and polite waitress. Very quick in preparing the order. Perfect for a quick snack or a take-away lunch / dinner. There are also tables to eat on the spot. AddressVia Ca' dei Lunghi, 10 Listing reviewed2023-01-13 [View location on map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.9456577&mlon=12.4515056#map=16/43.9456577/12.4515056) L'Angela Veste PiadaNice and kind managers. The piada is excellent. Beautifully filled and delicious cassoni. Traditional, organic, new, but all strictly high quality. Very nice and helpful staff. Try potato, truffle and mozzarella. AddressVia Ca' dei Lunghi, 16 Listing reviewed2023-01-13 [View location on map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.9458484&mlon=12.4516876#map=16/43.9458484/12.4516876) Bar Trattoria TestaclàSimple dishes cooked as they once were with quality ingredients, excellent pasta and tender meats. "Real home cooking" has become a rarity by now. Simple environment that pays more attention to the "substance" than to appearance but tidy and clean. AddressVia XXV Marzo, 76 Listing reviewed2023-01-13 [View location on map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.9527708&mlon=12.4692796#map=16/43.9527708/12.4692796) Ristorante Pizzeria Il MonteThe pizza is good. Advised is to order Roman dishes. Nice place and professional owners. The owners are always very smiling and the pizzas are excellent, with the possibility of putting whatever you want. AddressVia IV Giugno, 2 Listing reviewed2023-01-13 [View location on map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.9673854&mlon=12.4755509#map=16/43.9673854/12.4755509) Bar Trattoria La GaraIt's like eating at home with food prepared by a great cook. Furnishings that are firmly in the 70s. Simple, home-cooked cuisine. Menu of the day with some alternatives. A genuine cuisine that strikes you straight to the heart. AddressVia Ezio Balducci, 17 Listing reviewed2023-01-13 [View location on map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.9690509&mlon=12.4789885#map=16/43.9690509/12.4789885) Good FellasVery tasty food, the service is excellent and courteous. Excellent location that allows you to enjoy the view over the entire shopping center from above. Serves great coffee, breakfasts and lunches. Nice and simple. AddressVia Tre Settembre, 17, c/o Atlante Listing reviewed2023-01-13 [View location on map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.9772549&mlon=12.4865225#map=16/43.9772549/12.4865225) Pizzeria MillenniumOne of the few good pizzerias in San Marino. Thin, digestible and with excellent quality ingredients. Excellent cuisine too. First courses not to be underestimated. Very kind. Excellent service. Informal atmosphere. AddressPiazza Enriquez, 22 Listing reviewed2023-01-13 [View location on map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.9825356&mlon=12.4898478#map=16/43.9825356/12.4898478) Mid-range La FrattaRestaurant serving Italian food. AddressVia Salita alla Rocca, 14 Directionsnext to the parking lot n.6 Phone+39 0549 991594 Hours08:30-23:00 (closed Wed) Listing reviewed2022-05-01 [Official website](http://www.ristorantelafratta.com/) [View location on map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.934967&mlon=12.448635#map=16/43.934967/12.448635) La TerrazzaA restaurant that is part of Hotel Titano which overlooks the slopes of the city, valleys, and countryside surrounding the City of San Marino. Views of the central Piazza della Libertà are also available to the other side of the dining room. Eat their homemade pasta. AddressContrada del Collegio, 31 Phone+378 0549 991007 HoursDaily 12:00-14:30, 19:00-22:00 PricePasta €13 (Feb 2020) Listing reviewed2022-05-01 [Official website](https://www.ristorantelaterrazza.sm/en/) [View location on map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.93608&mlon=12.446839#map=16/43.93608/12.446839) Splurge Righi, the one and only Michelin star restaurant in San Marino, has closed permanently. ## Drink The local beers, mostly by Titanbräu and Birrificio, are very tasty. Spirits are also very commonly found, especially limoncello, a lemon liquor. Try the locally produced wine. The coffee, like in its Italian neighbour, is superb. Wine San Marino's wine industry is small, but it is highly profitable and produces nearly a million bottles of wine each year. It is believed that San Marino has been producing wine for centuries. All of the wines produced in the country is stored in the [Consorzio Vini Tipici di San Marino](https://www.cantinasanmarino.com/la-nostra-storia/). The most well known Sammarinese wine brand is Brugneto di San Marino, a type of red wine similar in taste to red wines from the region . Sammarinese wine in general is quite rare outside of . Be sure to buy some Sammarinese wine during your stay. ## Sleep Although San Marino has a few hotels, the seaside resort of has a lot more and is probably a cheaper option. Budget Hostel San MarinoVery close to a grocery store, a restaurant, and a bus stop. A short €1.50 bus ride from the city. AddressVia 28 Luglio, 224, Borgo Maggiore Directionswhen entering Borgo Maggiore on the main highway, the hostel is a yellow building on your left. If arriving on the bus from Rimini, ask the driver to let you off at the Tavolucci stop. Phone+39 0549 922515 Emailinfo@hostel-sanmarino.com Price€20-25 for a bunk, €65-110 for a private room [Official website](http://www.hostel-sanmarino.com/en/index.html) [View location on map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.946448&mlon=12.456461#map=16/43.946448/12.456461) Mid-range Grand Hotel San MarinoThe Grand Hotel San Marino rises on the peak of Monte Titano, close to the Rocche and the Old Town Center. AddressViale Antonio Onofri, 31 Phone+378 0549 992400 Emailinfo@grandhotel.sm Listing reviewed2016-12-02 [Official website](http://www.grandhotel.sm/en/) [View location on map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.933848&mlon=12.448974#map=16/43.933848/12.448974) Hotel TitanoThe rooms are small but comfortably furnished and it is connected to a very nice restaurant. The downside is that unless you are an early riser, the nearby church bells will ring every 15 minutes to remind you of the time starting from early in the morning. AddressContrada del Collegio, 31 Directionsin the centre of the town Phone+378 0549 991007 [Official website](http://www.hoteltitano.com/en/) [View location on map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.93602&mlon=12.447042#map=16/43.93602/12.447042) Modà Antica DimoraCharming, small hotel in a 17th-century building in the city of Montegiardino. It is somewhat far from the City of San Marino but offers free parking, so it is best suited for travelers on car. AddressVia del Dragone, 18 Directionsin Montegiardino Phone+378 0549 950134 Price50-60 EUR per night [Official website](https://sites.google.com/view/moda-antica-dimora-san-marino/) [View location on map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.91022&mlon=12.486652#map=16/43.91022/12.486652) ## Learn There is only one university in the country, the University of the Republic of San Marino (Università degli Studi della Repubblica di San Marino). It offers courses in engineering, design, and other technical disciplines. Unless you are fluent in Italian, learning opportunities in the country are unlikely to interest visitors. Università degli Studi di San MarinoLocal nameUniversity of the Republic of San Marino [Official website](http://www.unirsm.sm/) [View location on map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.9364&mlon=12.446#map=16/43.9364/12.446) ## Work Finding a job in San Marino is next-to impossible. San Marino's immigration laws are very strict and the government is not too keen on letting foreigners take away jobs from Sammarinese citizens. Since the country is not a member of the European Union, the government has no obligation to allow nationals of EU member states to work and live in the country. All foreigners, including EU citizens, must have a work permit to work in San Marino. The Sammarinese government actively encourages foreign investment in the country. If you wish to start a business in the country, consider talking to officials from the [Chamber of Commerce](https://www.agency.sm/en/invest-in-san-marino/doing-business). The government can even act as an incubator to support your business idea (provided that it is convincing of course). One of the benefits of starting a business in the country is that your business will have [tax-relief privileges for 12 years](https://www.agency.sm/en/invest-in-san-marino/key-facts). ## Stay safe San Marino is an extremely safe country. You are unlikely to face any major dangers or threats. As is the case anywhere, you should watch out for and keep an eye out for your belongings at all times. Driving laws are similar to those of Italy. If you plan on driving around in the country, you are required to carry a red warning triangle with you. The city of San Marino is built on a mountain and many walkways in the city are quite steep. Try not to run on them. As is the case throughout Europe, San Marino's emergency number is 112. ## Stay healthy This is a very healthy place. If you become ill, procedures are the same as the European Union, although serious conditions will likely see you transferred to . is drinkable. ## Respect Despite sharp political differences, some of the various respect tips found in the article will come in handy when visiting the country. Though Italian is the official language of the country, do not act as if San Marino is a part of Italy and do not confuse the Sammarinese with Italians. This is likely to cause offence. The Sammarinese in general are very friendly and welcoming. Be respectful when taking photos with the guards. A smile will do, but hand gestures/funny faces will not be received well. The Sammarinese tend to take politics of their nation very seriously. You're unlikely to cause offence by asking about the country's political situation. ## Connect Free is available in parts of the city. ## Cope Diplomatic missions Vatican City Holy See (The)AddressP.le Domus Plebis Phone+378 0549 992448 Local nameVatican Apostolic Nunciature in San Marino Italy ItalyAddressAvenue A. Onofri 117 Phone+378 0549 991271 Portugal PortugalAddressBattisti St, nº 3 Other countries may not have embassies or consulates in San Marino, but in to represent both Italy and San Marino. Look at the of the Rome guide if you can't see your country listed above, as you may wish to contact your embassy there. ## Go next Italy is the way in, Italy is the way out. If you plan on staying in Italy for long, why not explore more of what has to offer? You can pay a visit to the sunny coasts of , or maybe even pay a visit to . Another option to consider is exploring , which surrounds the southern parts of San Marino. Text by Wikivoyage contributors. Article edition: 2026-09-12T05:59:14Z · [Source and revision](https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5356019) · [Authors and history](https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=San%20Marino&action=history) · [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) ## Local food ### Bustrengo Traditional cake made with simple ingredients. ### Passatelli Breadcrumb, egg and cheese pasta. ### Cappelletti Regional filled pasta. ### Torta Titano Nut and chocolate cake. ### Pagnotta pasquale Easter bread with raisins and anise. ## Local drinks ### Sangiovese di San Marino Locally produced red wine. Contains alcohol ### Biancale White wine associated with the territory. Contains alcohol Plan your itinerary ### Getting around Check connections from Italy and account for slopes in the centre. ### Plan well Allow time for rural landscapes as well as the walled centre. ### Connect with the place Ask about homemade pasta, oil and Sammarinese wines. Local reading and routes ### [Guaita Tower](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/San_Marino#See) and the Cesta Tower are open to visitors. They are small castles at the top of Mount Titano, offering excellent views over San Marino and Italy as well as the Adriatic Sea. The third and smallest of the towers, Montale Tower, is inaccessible and was once used as a prison. ### [Cesta Tower](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/San_Marino#See) are open to visitors. They are small castles at the top of Mount Titano, offering excellent views over San Marino and Italy as well as the Adriatic Sea. The third and smallest of the towers, Montale Tower, is inaccessible and was once used as a prison. ### [Montale Tower](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/San_Marino#See) is inaccessible and was once used as a prison. ### [Basilica di San Marino](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/San_Marino#See) A neoclassical style Catholic church dedicated to the founder and patron saint of San Marino, Saint Marinus. It is the main church of San Marino. Rebuilt several times, the current incarnation is from the 19th century. ### [Piazza della Libertà](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/San_Marino#See) This small square offers expansive views and is flanked on both sides by two government buildings, including the Palazzo Pubblico, the town hall. Inside the town hall, see the council chambers for its frescos. The buildings and statue (Statua della Libertà) in the centre of the square are lit up at night, which combined with the limited tourists during that time, makes for a serene sight. ### [State Museum](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/San_Marino#See) Museum of art, architecture, and archaeology. Ticket is also valid for Palazzo Pubblico. ### [St. Francis' Museum](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/San_Marino#See) Art collection located in a centuries-old cloister. ### [Torture Museum](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/San_Marino#See) Small, kitschy museum catering to tourists ### [Wax Museum](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/San_Marino#See) ## Sources [Visit San Marino — gastronomy](https://www.visitsanmarino.com/pub2/VisitSM/en/contenuto/About-San-Marino/Gastronomia.html) · [Visit San Marino — local food](https://visitsanmarino.com/pub2/VisitSM/en/contenuto/Pianifica-il-viaggio/DOVE-MANGIARE.html)Wikivoyage contributors; selection, abridgement, translation and regional planning by TRIPGUROO · CC BY-SA 4.0 [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) · [Wikivoyage · San Marino](https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5386697) [Guides by topic](https://tripguroo.com/en/travel/?view=topics)