Oh San Marino

The Three Towers of San Marino are three towers perched on 3 peaks overlooking Monte Titano, the capitol of San Marino.

Cesta

Montale

Guaita

You can find them depicted on the national flag and the coat of arms.


A famous cake from San Marino, La Torta Di Tre Monti, is named for the towers, it is traditional cake made of layers of wafers cemented together by chocolate or hazelnut creme. The final product is covered in chocolate fondant.



There are six state run museums in San Marino centering on art and history. There is also of Museum of Torture!


Love Orchestra is a new-age music project from San Marino, led by native son Gian Luca "Luke" Mazza.

Photo updated, thanks PEO!

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In San Marino they use the Euro, though they are not a member of the European Union.


The San Marino Lira, which was the previous currency, is rare and is valuable to coin collectors.


50% of the economy is based on tourism, other industries include banking, pottery, and electronics. They also make wine and cheese there.
Postage stamps from San Marino are only valid for shipping within San Marino. Itallian postage is used for shipping elsewhere.

Apparently they have Boy Scouts too!

San Marino

There are no railways or airports in San Marino.

No train.

No planes

There is limited public transportation and public cab services.


There IS an aerial tramway!!!

And cars!

220 KM of roadways in the country.


And there are fast cars:

San Marino

San Marino is an old place- the official date of independence from the Roman Empire is September 3rd, 301.


San Marino is a constitutional republic. The constitution was put in place in 1600 and modified in 1926.

In the early 19th Century, Giuseppe Garibaldi allowed San Marino to remain independent during the unification of Italy.
They have a strong military tradition and one of the smallest military forces in the world.

The military is actually mainly ceremonial. The Italian army is actually charged with protecting San Marino.

During WWII, San Marino initially declared was on Britain, then when Italy declared surrender San Marino declared neutrality. In September 1944 San Marino declared war on Germany.


FYI: San Marino does not have a US Embassy nor does the US have a San Marino Embassy.

Secretary Rice meets with The Honorable Fiorenzo Stolfi, Secretary for Foreign and Political Affairs and
for Economic Planning of the Republic of San Marino and President of the Council of Europe.

The Roman Catholic Church is the main religion.

Most Serene Republic of San Marino

Welcome to the Most Serene Republic of San Marino!

Not to be confused with Dan Marino- I am sure the people of San Marino love that one.

San Marino is a European Microstate.


San Marino is completely surrounded by Italy.


It is located in the Apennine Mountains and is home to 29,615 San Marinans.

The largest city is called Dogana...dog-gone-it!

I am guessing they love that pun too!