{"id":121333,"date":"2023-12-09T08:40:18","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T08:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogcamlodipine.com\/?p=121333"},"modified":"2023-12-09T08:40:18","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T08:40:18","slug":"the-beautiful-tiny-european-country-that-is-untouched-since-the-roman-empire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogcamlodipine.com\/world-news\/the-beautiful-tiny-european-country-that-is-untouched-since-the-roman-empire\/","title":{"rendered":"The beautiful tiny European country that is ‘untouched since the Roman Empire’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This ancient European country perched on a fearsome natural rocky defence has barely changed since it was founded by settlers fleeing the Roman Empire.<\/p>\n

San Marino is a republic entirely surrounded by modern-day Italy and is the fifth-smallest country in the world, measuring just 23 miles square – 26 times smaller than the area of Greater London.<\/p>\n

But what San Marino lacks in size it makes up for in history and elevation with the fortress of Guaita sitting nearly 2,500 feet above sea level at the summit of the highest peak in the territory, Monte Titano.<\/p>\n

The country was founded by Dalmatian people who fled the Roman Empire attempting to escape religious persecution by the Emperor Diocletian.<\/p>\n

From the 1200s to the present day, the country has been ruled by two ‘Regent’s Captains’, who now form part of the government alongside a parliamentary democracy.<\/p>\n

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San Marino provides a host of attractions for visitors who can get there by flying from the UK to the nearby Italian beach resort city of Rimini, just 20 miles to the east.<\/p>\n

The historic Old Town has enchanted tourists for centuries and among some recent reviews on travel site Tripadvisor one person wrote: “Nestled high up on Mount Titano, the historic centre has been able to preserve its character with structures dating back to the 14th century, or even older.<\/p>\n

“These include structures and buildings such as fortification towers, bastions, gates, defensive walls, convents, and public plazas.<\/p>\n

“Some of the best things to see are the endless cobbled and stone paths, San Marino Basilica, Guaita Tower and the Palazzo Pubblico. The views from almost anywhere in the centre are stunning. An excellent day trip from Rimini.”<\/p>\n

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