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San Marino
Completely landlocked by Italy and located in the Apennine
Mountains, it's not surprising most people don't know where the
Most Serene Republic of San Marino is. The third smallest state in
Europe, after the Vatican City and Monaco, San Marino is the
world's oldest republic, having been founded in 301 by a Christian
stonemason fleeing religious persecution.
San Marino boasts a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and
warm, sunny summers, providing the perfect environment to explore
all this magical country has to offer. With three distinct towers
overlooking the country from the three peaks of Monte Titano in the
capital, San Marino's history and culture is evident in its sights
and simply walking around the city's narrow streets will award
visitors with some unique discoveries.
The San Marino Historical Centre and Mount Titano was named a
UNESCO World heritage Site and is worth a visit, and the city holds
other attractions, including the Gothic Palazzo Publico and
colorful fortress guards at Piazza della Liberta, the sacred art at
the St Francis Musem and compelling stories of the Museum of
Emigration, and the Basilica di San Marino. Nearby villages such as
Serraville and Valdragone make pleasant day trips as well.
San Marino is a safe country with very little crime, but
visitors should, as in any country, be aware of petty theft and
pickpockets, and although there are no major health risks
associated with travelling to San Marino, travellers should have
comprehensive medical insurance. San Marino has no airport of its
own, but travellers can fly into Rimini, just six miles (10km)
away.
Sample some of the country's Limoncello and wines, or relax with
a cup of coffee and a slice of
La Torta Di Tre Monti(Cake of the Three Mountains/Towers)
and watch the world go by in this beautiful, verdant mountain
country.
Information & Facts
Customs
Although many local customs and standards of etiquette in San
Marino are similar to Italy, it is considered rude to refer to
locals as 'Italians', as San Marino residents are very proud of
their independence.
Duty Free
Customs regulations for San Marino are the same as Italy's.
Travellers over 17 years from non-EU countries do not have to pay
duty on Travellers from EU countries travelling within the EU are
limited to 110 litres of beer, 90 litres of wine (of which 60
litres may be sparkling), 20 litres of fortified wine, 10 litres of
spirits, 1kg of tobacco, 800 cigarettes, 200 cigars, 1kg of tobacco
and 400 cigarellos, perfume up to 50g or 250ml eau de toilette, and
other goods for personal consumption to the value of EUR175 per
adult or EUR90 for children under 15 years. EU citizens are also
able to claim tax back if the VAT rates in Italy are higher than
those in their country of residence. Prohibited items include
narcotic drugs, medicinal products, arms and weapons, explosives
and protected animal and plant species.
Getting Around
Getting around in San Marino is easy once you're inside the
walls. The city is small enough to walk around in, and is
constructed with pedestrians in mind. It isn't worth trying to rent
a car in San Marino, as there are only a few streets that allow
cars, and even then they must be very small.
Passport Visa
Visa requirements for San Marino are the same as those that
apply for Italy. It is highly recommended that passports have at
least six months validity remaining after your intended date of
departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often
apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official
sources.
Safety
San Marino is considered a very safe city with low crime rates,
although visitors should keep a close eye on their valuables as
pickpockets are common in crowded areas.