San Marino

This Muslim Friendly Travel Guide is part of eHalal.io Travel Group San Marino (known as the Most Serene Republic of San Marino, Italian: Serenissima Repubblica di San Marino) on the Italian peninsula, is one of the world's smallest sovereign countries, and claims to be the world's oldest republic. The country bears the name of Saint Marinus, a Christian stonemason who is said to have founded the nation in 301 AD.

Most cultural attractions are in the capital city, which is also named San Marino. At the top of a mountain and the City of San Marino is full of old buildings, restaurants, and stores catering to tourists, as well as several small museums, and has stunning vistas of the nearby towns and surrounding countryside.

San Marino Halal Travel Guide

Costa dell'Arnella - Costa dell'Arnella, a walking path between Borgo Maggiore and the City of San Marino

Once you're inside the walled city, it's small enough to simply walk around. There are only a few streets on which cars are able to drive (and only if they are small cars).

There is a kilometers 1.5 cable railway (funivia) connecting the city of San Marino to Borgo Maggiore. €2.80 for a one-way ticket, €4.50 round-trip.

Outside of the capital, walking is not so easy. San Marino is the only country in the world with more vehicles than people, and it shows—sidewalks are inconsistent at best, especially when going between towns. However and there is a shaded stone path, Costa dell'Arnella, between the City of San Marino and Borgo Maggiore. It starts at the western end of Contrada Omerelli and ends a short distance from the Borgo Maggiore cable vehicle station. Because the City of San Marino is so high up and the path is quite steep.

The bus from Rimini is somewhat useful for travel between towns, and San Marino also has its own bus system.

Local Language in San Marino

The people in San Marino speak a very clear Italian.

English is learned at school in San Marino and Russian is spoken in many shops due to the many Russian tourists.

The Akademio Internacia de la Sciencoj San Marino (AIS) (English: International Academy of Sciences San Marino) has its conferences in San Marino and actually uses the Esperanto language.

What to see in San Marino

Fortress of Guaita 2013-09-19 - The fortress of Città di San Marino view from the side of torre Guaita on Monte Titano

San Marino’s main attractions are the three towers, which feature on the national flag. Only the Guaita Tower and the Cesta Tower are open to visitors; they are small castles at the top of Mount Titano, offering excellent views over San Marino and Italy as well as the Adriatic Sea.

Cesta is the larger of the two and has a small museum of armour and weapons. You can purchase the “Yellow Card” for €3 which lets you enter one castle, or the “Red Card” which lets you enter both and is €4.50. Between the two towers is a path which follows the city walls along the side of a cliff. The towers offer good photo opportunities. Other attractions include:

Piazza della Libertà 43.9365, 12.4467 - This small square offers expansive views and is flanked on both sides by two government buildings, including the Palazzo Pubblico and the town hall.

State Museum - Museo di Stato | Piazzetta del Titano, 1, Città di San Marino 43.935955, 12.44663 ☎ +378 0549883835 | Opening Hours: Summer 08:00-20:00, winter 09:00-17:00 €3 - Museum of art, architecture, and archaeology.

St. Francis' Museum - Museo San Francesco | Via Basilicius, Città di San Marino 43.935293, 12.447027 ☎ +378 0549885132 | Opening Hours: Summer 08:00-20:00, winter 09:00-17:00 €3 Art collection located in a centuries-old cloister.

Torture Museum - Museo della Tortura | Contrada San Francesco n° 2 43.935183, 12.446989 ☎ +378 0549991215 | Opening Hours: 10:00–20:00 daily during the summer; reduced hours in the winter - Small, souvenirsy museum catering to tourists

Wax Museum - Museo delle Cere | via Lapicidi Marini, 17 - 47890 San Marino 43.93519, 12.448776 ☎ +378 0549992940 | Opening Hours: Oct–Mar: daily 09:00–12:30 and 14:00-17:30; Apr–Jun and September: 09:00–18:30; Jul–Aug: 09:00–20:00

Otherwise, walk around! The narrow cobbled streets are full of surprises and you can go up and down the city to explore. There are virtually no cars and the streets have a very medieval feel. You can climb the city walls and walk along it at places. Some sights you may see include Basilica di San Marino, a Roman styled church.

Outside of the capital, nearby Borgo Maggiore has a historic centre. You can also see the San Marino lake in Faetano where fish can be caught.

Best things to do in San Marino

Get your passports stamped at the tourist information centre. This is an excellent souvenir as they stick a visa tax stamp and then an official ink stamp over the top, €5.

Tourist Office Contrada Omagnano, 20, 43.937552, 12.446139

The Parco naturale del Monte Titano has several hiking trails. To find them, go to the Cesta tower and walk through the gateway to the right of the museum entrance.

Biking is also popular.

San Marino Adventures - Parco di Montecerreto 43.941726, 12.429743 ☎ +39 3357344140 | Opening Hours: 10:00-19:30, days vary by season Activities including suspended trails, rock climbing, and ziplines.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in San Marino

Money Matters & ATM's in San Marino

San Marino uses the euro, like several other European countries. One euro is divided into 100 cents. The official symbol for the euro is €, and its ISO code is EUR. There is no official symbol for the cent.

All banknotes and coins of this common currency are legal tender within all the countries, except that low-denomination coins (one and two cent) are phased out in some of them. The banknotes look the same across countries, while coins have a standard common design on one side and a national country-specific design on the other. The latter side is also used for different designs of commemorative coins. The design on the national side does not affect the use of the coin.

Like other states which have the euro as their currency, San Marino has its own patterns on the back of the euro coins. You can try to obtain these coins by going around buying things and collecting the coins that way, but a quicker solution is to buy the set in a souvenir shop. Pay attention, because some of these sets lack the €1 and €2 coins.

Souvenir and clothing shops are everywhere in the City of San Marino. A lot of the souvenir shops sell weapons, from swords to B-B guns.

Prices for items such as disposable cameras and batteries are cheaper in San Marino than they are in Italy. This is partly because in San Marino you don't have to pay the 20% IVA (VAT) that you have to pay in Italy.

Halal Restaurants in San Marino

Italian dishes, like Pasta, Pizzas, gelato (Italian ice-cream), and whatever you eat in Italy. Restaurants are easy to find, and some offer tables with great views.

Supermarkets in San Marino are few and far-between, although the following can help in this area:

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La Fratta - Via Salita alla Rocca, 14 Next to the parking lot n.6

Brugneto di San Marino - A bottle of Sanmarinese fruit cocktail

The local soft drinks, mostly by Titanbräu and Birrificio, are very tasty.
Spirits are also very commonly found, especially limoncello, a lemon drink.
Try the locally produced soft drinks.
The Coffee, like in its Italian neighbour, is superb.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to San Marino

San Marino - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to San Marino, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for San Marino. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in San Marino and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to San Marino. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to San Marino. Key components include:

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Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in San Marino, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in San Marino, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in San Marino, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of San Marino without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for San Marino is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring San Marino.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group San Marino is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in San Marino, please contact:

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Although San Marino has a few hotels and the seaside resort of Rimini has a lot more and is probably a cheaper option.

Hostel San Marino - @sanmarino.com Via 28 Luglio, 224, Borgo Maggiore 43.946448, 12.456461 When entering Borgo Maggiore on the main highway and the hostel is a yellow building on your left. If arriving on the bus from Rimini, ask the driver to let you off at the Tavolucci stop. ☎ +39 0549 922515 - €20-25 for a bunk, €65-110 for a superior Muslim friendly room Mocated in Borgo Maggiore, very close to a grocery store, a restaurant, and a bus stop. A short €2.90 bus ride from the city.

Mid-range

Grand Hotel San Marino - Viale Antonio Onofri, 31 43.933848, 12.448974 ☎ +378 0549 992400 - The Grand Hotel San Marino rises on the peak of Monte Titano, close to the Rocche and the Old Town Center.

Hotel Titano - Contrada del Collegio, 31 43.93602, 12.447042 ☎ +378 0549 991007 - Mocated right in the centre of the town. The rooms are small but comfortably furnished and it is connected to a very nice restaurant. The downside is that unless you are an early riser and the nearby church bells will ring every 15 minutes to remind you of the time starting from early in the morning.

Study in San Marino

Akademio Internacia de la Sciencoj San Marino (AIS) - International Academy of Sciences San Marino - Science institute that uses the Esperanto language. Primarily online, but meets occasionally in San Marino.

Università degli Studi di San Marino - University of the Republic of San Marino | ☎

Stay Safe

San Marino is a safe country. Like in any other place that attracts many visitors, you should watch out for pickpockets.

Medical Issues in San Marino

This is a very healthy place. If you become ill, procedures are the same as the European Union, although serious conditions will likely see you transferred to Rimini.

Tap water is drinkable.

Local Customs in San Marino

San Marino is a proud country and it should be viewed in this respect. Be respectful when having photos taken with the guards, a smile will do, hand gestures/funny faces are not received well.

It would be considered offensive to call them "Italians" - not that they don't like Italians, but they are just proud of their independence.

Telecommunications in San Marino

Free WiFi is available in parts of the city.

Cope

Diplomatic missions

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Holy See (The) - Vatican Apostolic Nunciature in San Marino | P.le Domus Plebis ☎ +378 0549 992448{{flag|Italy
Italy Avenue A. Onofri 117 ☎ +378 0549 991271{{flag|Portugal
Portugal Battisti St, nº 3

{{flag|Romania Romania, Via Valle di Marco 4, phone: +378 0549 995400, Fax: +378 0549 995 576 email: Honorary Consulate General of Romania in San Marino

Other countries may not have embassies or consulates in San Marino, but in Rome to represent both Italy and San Marino. Look at the Rome#Embassies|Embassies section of the Rome guide if you can't see your country listed above, as you may wish to contact your embassy there.

News & References San Marino

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Italy is the way in, Italy is the way out. You can further explore the Montefeltro region in the south, or visit the sunny coast of Rimini in the north.