The second Tower Cesta with view on the Adriatic Sea

© all rights reserved by B℮n

San Marino is one of the smallest countries in the world and is an independent republic of only 61 square kilometers in size, with its own government and laws even though it is completely surrounded by Italy. The world's oldest sovereign state, it dates from the fourth century AD. Atop the center of this hilly area's highest point, Mount Titano, is the capital city of San Marino. Medieval stone walls enclose the original settlement, built entirely of stone and closed to traffic. A single street leading up to Piazza della Libertà is lined with cafés, restaurants, and shops selling ceramics and duty-free items, one of San Marino's attractions to visiting Italian tourists. The three fortresses at the top of the mountain give San Marino its best-known image and are linked by a path that runs along the entire ridge of the mountain. Although the steep slopes, cliffs and castles of San Marino are impressive enough in themselves, what really takes your breath away is the view from the town. On a clear day you can see the Adriatic a few miles to the east.

San Marino is an independent republic enclosed within Italy. It lies near the Adriatic coast in central Italy. San Marino is said to have been founded in the fourth century by the saint of the same name. The steep craggy ridge of Monte Titano is certainly a good defensive stronghold. The Three Towers of San Marino are a group of towers located in San Marino. Located on the three peaks of Monte Titano in the capital, also called San Marino, they are depicted on both the national flag and coat of arms. Photo of second tower Cesta with view on the Adriatic Sea.

Technisch gesproken maakt de Republiek San Marino geen deel uit van Italië. Maar het ligt bij de Adriatische Zee en is helemaal ingesloten door Italië. Het is een dwergstaatje en de oudste nog bestaande, onafhankelijke staat van de wereld. Op 3 september 301 werd het ministaatje al opgericht. Door Sint Marinus, vandaar de naam. Nu is het een enclave van zo’n 61 vierkante kilometer binnen Italië. Er wonen 30.000 mensen, die San Marinezen worden genoemd. De grondwet is vastgelegd in 1600 en is daarmee ’s werelds eerste grondwet die nog steeds van kracht is. Het is een van de rijkste landen ter wereld, gemeten naar bruto binnenlands product per hoofd van de bevolking. Ook biedt het staatje, klein als het is, plek aan verschillende Werelderfgoederen volgens UNESCO: Monte Titano, San Marino Città en Borgo Maggiore. San Marino is een groene oase van rust. Compleet met onbedorven landschappen, prachtige heuvels met forten en wijnhuizen. En op heldere dagen kun je vanuit de hoogte zelfs de zee in de verte zien liggen. Officieel maakt San Marino geen deel uit van de Schengenzone (en ook niet van de Europese Unie), maar de grenzen zijn open en je betaalt er gewoon in euro’s. De Drie torens van San Marino vormen het belangrijkste nationale symbool van het ministaatje San Marino. Deze staan op de drie toppen van de berg Monte Titano. Foto van de tweede toren Cesta met uitzicht op de Adriatische Zee.

Taken in: San Marino / San Marino / San Marino (show map)

Taken on: August 8, 2017

Tags:

Monumento

Bartolomeo

University of the Republic of San Marino

Adriatic

Sea

San Marino

Città di San Marino

Monte Titano

land

clifftop

castlesis

enigmatic

mysteryis

vertiginous

views

Castle

slopes

mountain

republic

tourist

vacation

hills

ridge

viewpoint

clifftops

UNESCO

panorama

state

visiting

Summer

steep

trees

church

Palazzo Publicco

Monte

Titano

Castello della Guaita

Medieval

stone

wall

rooftops

Cesta Tower

Seconda

Torre

50+Faves

top-f50 « less

Sets appears in: • San Marino

Groups appears in: • Castles - Castillos • Buildings/Architecture more » • All People • Palaces, Castles, Towers, Pagodas, Fortresses And Ruins of Old • top-f [ 25+ faves ] • Castles from the world. • Architecture-Building & Construction • 50-100 Faves • Burgen, Schlösser und Ruinen (castles) • Favorites: 90 • *GreatPixGallery 50 Faves+ • * Travel Photography for World Nomads * • 10,000+ Views Any Kine Photos (Limit 3 Per Day) • Views: 10,000 • worldwidewandering - a travel atlas • Republic of San Marino • The Celebration of Life ☆ Fun People Portraits • Welcome All: photos, people..EVERYONE! Post 1- Comment 3 • We travel the World • Travel beyond words • Italian Flickr World • Traveler's Photos • De Doka • Het Doka Archief • *View Points* • 50+ Fav LANDSCAPE GEOTAGGED (Invited only) • Travel Pixes • Tokina AF 193 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 • Shadow of a Doubt • Image Gallery - Urban Photos • as beautiful as you want • PHOTOCLASSIC • Tell me a story... (Show & Tell) • some things are better than others!!! • Image Portrait Gallery !!! - B&W or Color !!! • People love their life! • Canon 6D User Group • Canon EOS 6D - Official Group • Canon EOS 6D • A. VIEWPOINT. • The Traveler's Bucket List • ꖡ THEME: Winter 冬天 zima❌COVID-19❌invierno 겨울 hiver « less

Camera: Canon EOS 6D, f/11.0, 1/250 sec, 29mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 6D
Aperture:	f/11.0
Exposure Time:	0.004 sec (1/250)
Focal Length:	29mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	PaintShop Pro 19,00
Show full info

Stats: 14,839 views / 35 comments

Link to this photo view:
Link to this photo large view: