region
Città di San Marino (the old town)
Treat the old town as a half-day from Rimini, or sleep one night on the ridge for the quiet evening; the towers are the sights, Borgo Maggiore is the flatter town below.
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- San Marino ↗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.
- San Marino ↗There is no entry stamp, but the tourist office can put an optional souvenir stamp in your passport.
Città di San Marino is the old town on Monte Titano, with the Palazzo Pubblico and three towers, and Borgo Maggiore lies below it, linked by cable car. There is no airport or station: Rimini is the usual base and the bus or a transfer is the way up.
Where to sleep
Città di San Marinosleep base
Square, Palazzo Pubblico and the ridge towers.
Borgo Maggioreday trip
Market square and sanctuary below the old town; cable car up.
Night sequences
- 1 nights
- Bus from Rimini, old town and towers, sleep on the ridge
- 2 nights
- One night in the old town + Borgo Maggiore market
- Arriving at noon on a summer weekend means queues at the towers and a full bus.
Day-trips door to door
| To | From | Door-to-door p50 | Last return | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rimini | Città di San Marino | 60 min | unknown | Bus about 45 min; check the last bus back before you go. |
| San Leo | Città di San Marino | 60 min | unknown | By car through the Montefeltro hills; limited public transport. |
Bags between cities
Leave the big bag at the Rimini hotel and take a day pack up to San Marino.