Things to do in San Marino Italy – what to see attractions and activities

The museum collects more than 40 scenes from the history of San Marino and Romagna in general.

Among strabismus glasses, the longest nails in the world, flea traps and 60 cm hooves to win the high tide of Venice, the Museum of Curiosities offers a unique collection of crazy inventions and rare items in a large space of 600 square meters. As if that were not enough, the shuttle service active in the summer months is offered by an authentic Ford courier from 1913.

It is located in the Second Tower and is opened since 1956 and houses a rich collection of weapons taken over the years by collectors: it is in fact possible to admire more than 2000, divided into 4 thematic sections. On the first floor are the Evolution of Weapons in Auction, Armor and Armor Parts, Evolution of Firearms and White Weapons and Fire Weapons 18th - 20th century.

The State Museum was formed in the 19th century following many donations initially promoted by Count Luigi Cibrario.

In Falciano it is possible to admire Maranello Rosso, the museum of vintage cars (and more) branded Ferrari. Founded in 1989, it has a gigantic headquarters of about 3000 square meters and wants to be a narration of the history of the brand, both as a race car and as a road car, starting from the life of Enzo Ferrari. The collection is enriched by the Abarth section, which contains 40 cars by the Italian-Austrian designer.

Built in 1361 and the subject of many changes and modifications throughout history, it is an ancient guard post of the Republic of San Marino. Under the door are readable inscriptions that invited strangers not to enter the city with weapons, so as not to run into severe punishments. On the back of the door are the coats of arms of San Marino and the Feltresca Family.

It stands in Piazza Domus Plebis, where there was, already in the fourth century, a parish church dedicated to the Saint. After the demolition, in 1807, it was erected in neoclassical style by the architect Achille Serra. The high altar is adorned with the statue of the Saint by Tadolini (student of Canova) and on his right, in a case, his skull is preserved. The Basilica is depicted on the 10-cent coin.

Located in the homonymous square, in front of the Government Palace, is a statue in white marble of Carrara, donated to the Republic by the Countess of Berlin Otilia Heyroth Wagener. Freedom is personified in a crowned warrior who progresses proudly, her right hand stretched forward and her left carries a flag. The statue is recognizable on the 2 cents coin.

Known by the name of Palazzo Pubblico, it is the place of official ceremonies and institutional and administrative bodies. It stands on the ground of the old building, the Domus Magna Comunis, knocked down at the end of the '800. Designed by the architect Francesco Azzurri and erected between 1884 and 1894 with an inaugural speech by Carducci, it traces the austere style of the municipal palaces of 1300 and is depicted on the 2 euro coin.

It is housed in the rooms of Palazzo Manzoni Borghese, in front of the Basilica of the Saint. It is home to more than 2000 firearms from World War I and II. In the collection, which can be visited from 15 June to 15 September, there are Italian, European weapons and more. Permanent exhibition of San Marino handicraft: very interesting for lovers of handicraft, this permanent exhibition offers a rich collection of artifacts typical of the manual work of the centuries-old artisan tradition of the village of San Marino.