6–7 March 2025
It takes two trains and a bus to get to San
Marino—third smallest country in Europe, fifth smallest in the world—from most
places in Italy, but this little gem is well worth it. It gained its
independence from the Roman Empire in 301 A.D. and from the Papal States in
1291, and it is the oldest republic in the world (its constitution dates from
1600). A fascinating, beautiful, friendly country. Go there!
Public Palace of San Marino: day, night,
on the left.
Cappella
Nuova, note the Crescent, Cross, and Star of David.
Here is a panorama video from the balcony of our room
at the Grand Hotel.
Looking east, Italy in the distance.
San Marino above, from the bus ride into
town.
Ayrton, alas, from the train, on the way to San Marino.