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San MarinoSan Marino

Treat San Marino as a day-trip from Rimini (or Bologna via Rimini): a bus up Monte Titano, half a day on the ridge-top old town and its three towers, and sleep back in Italy.

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San Marino is a small republic entirely surrounded by Italy, on and around Monte Titano above the Adriatic coast. There is no airport and no railway: the usual route is a bus or car from Rimini, which has the nearest station. Borders with Italy are open and the euro is the currency. The old town is steep and gets crowded with coach groups at midday, so arrive early or stay into the evening.

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Regions

Città di San Marino (the old town)planned

The three towers (Guaita, Cesta, Montale), the Palazzo Pubblico and the ridge walk

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Borgo Maggioreplanned

The cable car station below the old town and the market square

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Arrive

BLQ

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (Italy)

Train to Rimini, then bus to San Marino

RMI

Rimini Federico Fellini (Italy)

Closest airport; mostly seasonal flights

Time math

1 days
Bus from Rimini in the morning, old town and towers, back to Rimini for the evening
2 days
One night in the old town after the day-trippers leave, or pair San Marino with Rimini's beaches and Roman remains

Country rules

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  • San Marino is not in the EU; there are no border checks from Italy, and in practice you must meet Italy's (Schengen) entry rules to reach it. Check the official rules for your passport.
  • There is no entry stamp, but the tourist office can put an optional souvenir stamp in your passport.

Etiquette

  • Italian is the language; greet with buongiorno.
  • Cover shoulders in the basilica and churches.
Sep 3 (Feast of San Marino and founding of the Republic)
National holiday with ceremonies and crowds.
Apr 1 and Oct 1
Investiture of the Captains Regent: ceremonies close parts of the old town.
July–August
Busiest months, with day-trippers from the Rimini beaches.

Money & passes

Cash necessity: 1/5

  • Currency is the euro (EUR, €); San Marino mints its own euro coins, which are legal tender across the euro area.
  • Cards are widely accepted in shops and restaurants.
  • Check your mobile plan: San Marino is outside the EU, so EU roaming rules may not apply.

Before you fly: eSIM before you fly · Visas and entry

Safety

  • San Marino is very safe; the main risks are steep, slippery paths and summer heat on the ridge.
  • Low cloud and fog can cover Monte Titano; the views from the towers may disappear, so check the forecast.
  • Save the local emergency numbers from your government's travel advice before you go.

San Marino is a day-trip from the Adriatic coast; see Italy for bases in Rimini and Bologna (planned).

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