San Marino

Medieval Days festival. Once a year, the world's smallest Republic revives its history when it turns into a theatrical spectacle of the Medieval Days festival. Every July, San Marino entices people within its ancient walls to experience the microstate's centuries-old stories in its medieval village.

The parking place for vehicles.

The intersection is between the streets of Via Piana and Via Gino Giacomini.

The building is on the street of Via Piana, 42.

The bus terminus in Piazzale Marino Calcigni is the final stop for tourist buses from Rimini.

Mountainous surroundings as seen from the bus station.

A policewoman is near the San Francesco gate.

The street of Piazzale lo Stradone.

An empty police booth is near the San Francesco gate.

The restaurant of Buca San Francesco.

The street of Via Basilicius.

The museum of Museo della Tortura.

The building is on the street of Contrada delle Mura, 2.

One of the open air cafes is on the street of Via Basilicius.

The restaurant of Miramonti.

The restaurant of Trattoria Ritrovo dei Lavoratori “Terraza Panoramica”.

The retail banking company of Cassa di Risparmio.

The facade of the building of Cassa di Risparmio.

The street of Contrada Omerelli.

Coat of arms of San Marino is depicted on a car registration plate.

A view from the side on the Public Palace is impressive.

The statue of two joined humans “Conversazione di Luciano Minguzzi”.

The statue of nude girl is in the park “La pattinatrice di Emilio Greco”.

The statue of a girl dressed in the mini skirt “Allieva di danza di Venanzio Crocetti”.

The statue of two humans made in a modern style.

This Piaggio vehicle has a car registration plate of San Marino.

The statue of Pieta was created by the sculptor Minguzzi “Le amanti di Luciano Minguzzi”.

The statue of peace was created by the sculptor Antonio Berti “La pace di Antonio Berti”.

Cava dei Balestrieri is the site of the medieval festival of archers taking place every July.

The monument of Bartolomeo Borghesi (1781 - 1860) who was a key figure in establishing the science of numismatics.

Cava dei Balestrieri is a quarry of crossbowmen.

The top point of the San Marino cable car.

San Marino has an excellent funicular that connects the capital with Borgo Maggiore.

You can take the cable car if you don't want to climb.

Borgo Maggiore lies at the foot of Monte Titano.

Since the only way to park your car is below the city you should take the cable car to go up.

Borgo Maggiore is one of the 9 communes of San Marino.

Borgo Maggiore has a population of 6,631 (October 2013), making it the second largest town of San Marino, after Dogana.

The lower station of the cable car is in Borgo Maggiore.

The area of Borgo Maggiore was previously called Mercatale “marketplace”.

Borgo Maggiore remains today the most important market town in San Marino.

The great viewing platform is located at the top of a ropeway.

A construction crane is in the city.

Borgo Maggiore as seen from the viewing platform.

This statue is dedicated to the bombing of San Marino.

The inscription reads: “Ropeway of the Republic of San Marino”.

The street of Piazza della Libertà.

The facade of the Public Palace “Palazzo Pubblico”.

The statue of “Lady of Liberty of San Marino” is in front of the Public Palace.

The restaurant of “La Terrazza Ristorante” as seen from the square of Piazza Libertà.

Surroundings of the city as seen from the square of Piazza Libertà.

The building is on the street of Giardino dei Liburni, 2.

The street of Contrada del Collegio is between the buildings 34 and 38.

The layout of the stadium is in one of the museums.

The building of “Secretaries of State of the Republic of San Marino” is on the street of Contrada del Collegio, 38.

The facade of the Basilica of San Marino.

The square of Piazza Domus Plebis.

This wooden collar is an instrument used for the punishment of prisoners.

The wooden collar serves as an entertainment for tourists.

Every tourist considers it as a duty to be photographed being captured inside this wooden collar.

The facade of the St. Peter's church.

The nave of the Basilica of San Marino.

A painting with flying angels is in the Basilica of San Marino.

The altar of the Basilica of San Marino.

The altar and the dome of the Basilica of San Marino.

A statue is in the Basilica of San Marino.

The painting represents the three towers of San Marino.

The painting represents a mother and child as the centerpiece framed with angels.

The statue of Jesus raising his hands towards the sky.

The belltower is between the Basilica of San Marino and the St. Peter's church.

Stairways somewhere on the way from the Basilica of San Marino to the Guaita fortress.

Coleuses are appreciated for their exotic foliage.

Being somewhere on the street between the Basilica of San Marino and the Guaita fortress.

These restrooms are located close to the Guaita fortress.

The area around the Guaita fortress is full of flowers.

This building is located below the Guaita fortress.

This viewing platform is near the entrance to the Guaita fortress.

Borgo Maggiore as seen from the viewing platform which is near the entrance to the Guaita fortress.

Borgo Maggiore as seen from the viewing platform of the Guaita fortress.

Surroundings of the city as seen from the viewing platform of the Guaita fortress.

The entrance of Guaita fortress as seen from outside.

An ambulance car is near the entrance of the Guaita fortress.

It seems that there are some theatrical performers inside the Guaita fortress.

At the lower level of Guaita fortress.

The entrance of Guaita fortress as seen from inside.

One of the female theatrical performers is on the medieval outdoor kitchen.

The lower level of Guaita fortress as seen from top of the wall.

The Cesta fortress as seen from the Guaita fortress.

The close-up view of the Cesta fortress is made from the Guaita fortress.

The flag of San Marino is on the wall of Guaita fortress.

Battlements are on the wall of Guaita fortress.

De La Fratta or Cesta is one of three peaks of the city.

Hills that surround the city as seen from the Guaita fortress.

The inner space of Guaita fortress is protected from external attacks.

The medieval outdoor kitchen as seen from top of the wall of Guaita fortress.

This strong wall protects the next inner level of the Guaita castle.

One of the small buildings is located on the lower level of Guaita fortress.

An outdoor medieval scenery is represented inside the fortress of Guaita.

An outstanding tower is in the center of Guaita fortress.

Roofs of tiny buildings inside the Guaita fortress are covered with tile.

One of the theater actresses in the Guaita fortress is smiling widely.

One of the buildings is inside the Guaita fortress.

The Guaita fortress is the oldest of the three towers constructed on Monte Titano, and the most famous.

An artist in the Guaita fortress dressed in the national costume.

Battlements are on the tower of Guaita fortress.

The second tower of Guaita fortress is considerably smaller.

Borgo Maggiore as seen from the tower of Guaita fortress.

Interior of the tower of Guaita fortress brings the atmosphere of medieval ages.

A mother and her little girl are climbing the stairs through the narrow opening to get to the top of the tower of Guaita fortress.

The sports field of Borgo Maggiore as seen from the tower of Guaita fortress.

The Cesta fortress is located on the highest of Monte Titano's summits.

This stairway leads to the most top of the tower of Guaita fortress.

The city of San Marino as seen from the most top of the tower of Guaita fortress.

The fortress of De La Fratta.

The lower part of Guaita fortress as seen from its tower.

The entrance of Guaita fortress as seen from its tower.

The area at the top of the tower of Guaita fortress has numerous open windows.

Both levels of Guaita fortress are seen simultaneously from the tower.

It is possible to evaluate the difference in height of the both towers of Guaita fortress.

The lower station of the cable car as seen from the tower of Guaita fortress.

A charming girl dressed in national clothes is in the tower of Guaita fortress.

An exhibition brings the medieval atmosphere with the help of medieval home decorations.

A good-looking girl dressed in national clothes is an actress of the Guaita fortress.

The splendid tower of the Guaita fortress.

The wall of Guaita fortress has numerous tiny windows in its structure.

Walking along the street which connects the Guaita fortress to the Cesta fortress.

Stairway is on our walkway from the Guaita fortress to the Cesta fortress.

The square of Piazzale Cava Antica is used for the “Medieval Camp”.

The Cesta fortress was constructed in the 13th century on the remains of an older Roman fort.

This breathtaking walkway leads to the Cesta fortress.

This thrilling footpath leads to the Cesta fortress.

There is a picturesque ravine between the hills.

The wall of Guaita fortress.

“The Medieval Days” is an exciting plunge into the past.

A trash bin and a lamp post.

An ancient fortified wall is equipped with battlements.

Souvenir shops are on the street of Salita Alla Cesta.

A viewing platform is on the street of Salita Alla Cesta.

Ancient weapons museum is located close to the Cesta fortress.

An ancient dome structure was built from the stones.

The entrance to the Cesta fortress, where the museum of Ancient Arms is housed.

A door with restricted access is in the wall of the Cesta fortress.

The bell tower of the Cesta fortress.

A ticket booth is at the entrance of the Cesta fortress.

The wall of the Cesta fortress is amazingly flooded with sunlight in the noon.

A tree with mighty roots grows beside the wall of the Cesta fortress.

One of the corner towers of the Cesta fortress.

Coniferous trees surround the Cesta fortress.

Montale is the smallest of the three peaks of Monte Titano.

The Montale tower as seen from the Cesta fortress.

Surroundings of the city as seen from the Cesta fortress.

A stone pathway connects the Cesta fortress to the Montale tower.

A fascinating sunny footpath connects the Cesta fortress to the Montale tower.

The medieval tower of Montale is square.

An outstanding view opens from the foot of the Montale tower.

Agricultural fields as seen from the foot of the Montale tower.

A pleasant walk along the wall of the Cesta fortress.

The street of Salita Alla Cesta.

Headquaters of the Popular Alliance is located in the village of Valdragone.

The bank of Istituto Bancario Sammarinese is located in Brandolino.

This is the territory of the Antica Trattoria Ugolini restaurant.

The small village of Ca Rigo.

The hardware store of “Fucs S.r.l.” is located in the village of Valdragone.

The wall with battlements of the Guaita fortress as seen from Piazzale Cava Antica.

An actor dressed as a viking is on Piazzale Cava Antica.

A magnificent corner tower with battlements of the Guaita fortress as seen from Piazzale Cava Antica.

A beautiful young girl is from San Marino.

Many children take part in the “Medieval Days” festival.

The strong wall of the Guaita fortress.

The Medieval Camp is a part of “The Medieval Days” festival, it is located on Piazzale Cava Antica.

A tailor shop is in the Medieval Camp.

Piazzale Cava Antica is in the time of the festival of “The Medieval Days”.

If tourists are interested in medieval history, then the traveling to San Marino in July is recommended.

A huge female archer doll is on the “Medieval Days” festival.

We visited “The Medieval Days” festival on 24th of July 2015.

A dreadful viking is on the “Medieval Days” festival.

This arch is located on the street of Via della Fratta.

Hotel Cesare.

The street of Contrada Santa Croce.

Tourists are walking up the street of Contrada Santa Croce.

The restaurant of Cantina di Bacco is on the right.

Hotel La Grotta is located close to the house on Contrada Santa Croce, 25B.

This tree is growing near the house at Vicolo dei Forni, 13.

Hotel La Grotta.

The restaurant of “Ristorante Titano” is in the Hotel Titano.

The monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi is on Garibaldi Square.

The Torture Museum.

A policeman is near the San Francesco gate.

An inscription on the San Francesco gate reads “Medieval Days”.

Motorcycles are parked near the San Francesco gate.

Policeman regulates traffic near the San Francesco gate.

The bus stop is on Piazzale Marino Calcigni.

This parking place is in front of the Palazzo della Mutuo Soccorso.

San Marino surroundings as seen from the Palazzo della Mutuo Soccorso.

The street of Via Piana as seen from the Palazzo della Mutuo Soccorso.

The San Francesco gate as seen from Piazzale Marino Calcigni.

The square of Piazzale Marino Calcigni is a bus terminus.

Addresses of these houses are Piazzale Marino Calcigni, 19 (is on the left) and Via Gino Giacomini, 160.

Tourist train is on Piazzale Marino Calcigni.

Palazzo della Mutuo Soccorso “Palazzo S.U.M.S” as seen from Piazzale Marino Calcigni.

You can travel to Rimini from this bus stop which is located on Piazzale Marino Calcigni.