San Marino

Don't visit Italy without a trip to the small insular country of San Marino

History, charm and wintersports a short trip away from the hustle and bustle of the Adriatic resort of Rimini

San Marino is a beautiful landlocked country located in the Apennine Mountains and surrounded by the republic of Italy.

Do make the effort to acquire a guide when visiting or touring San Marino for the first time. This assists you to move about the country easily. One may travel to this beautiful city by means of a plane, rail or road depending on a person's choice of transport. San Marino has a many restaurants, which offer a wide variety of meals and drinks such as the San Marino Ristorante Tre Monti, which offers delicious Italian cuisine. This restaurant is in San Marino's cultural centre located in Troy.

There is a museum in San Marino known as Piazza Titano, where you can go with your family and friends to learn more about the history of this small but ancient country. You may take pictures of the various artefacts and videos of the museum's various displays.

The best time to visit this country is during the summer season when you can visit the various archaeological and historical sites as well as enjoying swimming and other outdoor activities. Others come during the normally mild winter season when they can ski on the snow that lies on the hilly parts of San Marino. If you decide to go during the winter season, you should dress warmly as it can get very cold.

San Marino can be visited by bus, car or rail. There are about nine daily shuttles which travel to and from the bustle of nearby Rimini on the Adriatic Coast but, despite this frequency, it is still recommended to book in advance.

Good Public Transport means that it is not necessary to travel to San Marino by car. A regular bus and shuttle service covers San Marino districts such as Urbino, Piazzale and Calcigini, thus making it easier to get to all the different parts of this country. If you still feel that a car is essential, it is possible to hire one in San Marino.

Cars are barred from inside the walled area of San Marino. Exploration within that area is usually by foot - just leave your car in one of he safe car parks which are patrolled by the police. Given the disastrous effect someone else's greed and thoughtlessness can have on your holiday, it is a comforting thought to know that at least you car will be there when you return and you will not be tied up for hours in this small country filling in paperwork.

All in all, for such a small country, there is a lot to commend a visit to San Marino.