San Marino: visiting a foreign country when in Le Marche

Here are some pictures of San Marino. Strangely enough, this country is completely inside Italy, like Vatican City. Although the Vatican is much more influent on our political life, for lots of historical reasons, San Marino is proud to be independent, and doesn't really want to have many relevance on the Italian political agenda, except of course what is necessary for its needs.



A day in San Marino might be interesting not only for those who would like to add an extra-country on their checklist. San Marino has also some great views, some duty free shops, lots of tourist shops, cheaper meals, coins and stamps for collectors, and an intact and walled city centre.



Going to San Marino is rather simple: if you arrive by car, simply take the A14 motorway and exit at Rimini Sud, then follow the signs. Leave your car at the car parking of the former train station (there's no train anymore), 200 metres from Porta San Francesco, the gate to the city. The town to visit is basically inside the walls.