A weekend dedicated to history and culture in the Republic of San Marino. Let's see why
San Marino it is a small republic, whose territory is nestled in central Italy, between the Emilia Romagna and Marche regions. Its favorable position allows you to pass a weekend in the name of art and culture. The history and physiognomy of this small state make it a destination for millions of visitors throughout the year. Museums, churches, events and demonstrations are organized to raise awareness of the traditions and customs of this corner of the world. The Medieval days they take place from 29 to 31 July, within the seasonal offer Time travel.
Although the territory is not very large, it retains a certain natural charm. The rock on which the castle stands has become a symbol of the republic itself. Spending a weekend discovering its treasures is a way of discovering a small treasure chest. In fact, the institutions of the Republic of San Marino have as their main objective the diffusion of culture through the involvement of the inhabitants themselves. In the organization of Castles, corresponding to the Italian provinces, much weight is given to the disclosure of this aspect.
Spending a weekend in San Marino therefore means diving into centuries of history and art. There are many museums and they preserve evidence of great value. The State Museum it preserves documents, coins, seventeenth-century paintings and archaeological finds that represent a historical excursus of San Marino. The site is the starting point for getting to know the country. The Museum of Peasant Civilization it tells of an agricultural world on which the economy was based for many centuries. Looms, rock tools and furnishings are a warning to the younger generations. The Museum of Curiosities it is interesting for the objects preserved in it. The tourist's curiosity will be put to the test.
Staying two days in San Marino could be enough to get to know this land well which has a lot to tell. Accommodation of differentiated solutions offer warm hospitality to tourists. After spending the first day discovering the local museums, you can delve into a mystical atmosphere of churches and abbeys. In the past, San Marino also represented a place of prayer and refuge for those who wanted to escape from the chaos of the world. The Monastery of Santa Chiara, recommended to visit, is home to the University and the Emigrant Museum. The Palazzo Pubblico is a building of great artistic and architectural importance. There Basilica of the Saint it preserves the relics of San Marino including the skull preserved in a shrine.
