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Perched on Monte Titano above Italy, the world's oldest surviving republic offers three medieval towers, sweeping views and a tiny, walkable historic centre.

Visa-free πŸ“… Best: Apr–Oct πŸ’΅ $130/day avg
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Capital
San Marino
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Currency
Euro (€ EUR)
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Language
Italian
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Best time
Apr–Oct
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Visa
Visa-free (via Italy)
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Avg daily budget
$60 – $360
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Safety
Very safe
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Main airport
Rimini (RMI) / Bologna (BLQ)
Overview

Why travellers love San Marino

The clifftop UNESCO old town, the three iconic towers and views to the Adriatic make San Marino a charming half-day or day trip from Italy's Rimini coast.

It's surrounded by Italy and easily reached by bus.

Where to go

Top places in San Marino

The destinations worth building your trip around.

City of San Marino

City of San Marino

πŸ—“ 1 day

Clifftop UNESCO old town and towers.

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The Three Towers

The Three Towers

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Guaita, Cesta and Montale.

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Borgo Maggiore

Borgo Maggiore

πŸ—“ Β½ day

Lower town with a cable car.

Culture
Monte Titano

Monte Titano

πŸ—“ Β½ day

Panoramic ridge to the Adriatic.

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Plan day by day

San Marino itineraries

Ready-made routes β€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
City of San Marino β†’ The Three Towers β†’ Borgo Maggiore
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$300 – $1,800
1–2

City of San Marino

Clifftop UNESCO old town and towers.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Iconic Β· Family
3–4

The Three Towers

Guaita, Cesta and Montale.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Photography
5

Borgo Maggiore

Lower town with a cable car.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Culture
Route
City of San Marino β†’ The Three Towers β†’ Borgo Maggiore β†’ Monte Titano
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$420 – $2,520
1–2

City of San Marino

Clifftop UNESCO old town and towers.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Iconic Β· Family
3–4

The Three Towers

Guaita, Cesta and Montale.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Photography
5–6

Borgo Maggiore

Lower town with a cable car.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture
7

Monte Titano

Panoramic ridge to the Adriatic.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Nature Β· Views
Route
City of San Marino β†’ The Three Towers β†’ Borgo Maggiore β†’ Monte Titano
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$600 – $3,600
1–3

City of San Marino

Clifftop UNESCO old town and towers.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ History Β· Iconic Β· Family
4–6

The Three Towers

Guaita, Cesta and Montale.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ History Β· Photography
7–8

Borgo Maggiore

Lower town with a cable car.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture
9–10

Monte Titano

Panoramic ridge to the Adriatic.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Nature Β· Views
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Visa & entry

San Marino visa requirements

Visa required?
Schengen rules apply (via Italy)
Allowed stay
90 days / 180 (Schengen)
Visa on arrival
No
eVisa
ETIAS via Schengen (from 2025)
Passport validity
3 months beyond stay
Visa type
Visa-free
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Visa rules change frequently. No border control with Italy; Schengen/ETIAS rules effectively apply. Always verify with the official San Marino immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full San Marino visa guide β†’Use the visa checker β†’
Money

San Marino budget guide

Budget

$60/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$360+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full San Marino budget guide β†’
Things to do

Top attractions in San Marino

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The Three Towers

Medieval fortresses on Monte Titano.

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Piazza della LibertΓ 

The Palazzo Pubblico and guard change.

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Cable car

Up from Borgo Maggiore.

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Adriatic views

Panoramas from the ramparts.

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Old town

A UNESCO World Heritage centre.

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