Republic Of San Marino Travel Guide
Republic of San Marino is one of the smallest countries in Europe and in the world, located in central Italy. San Marino occupies about 61 square kilometers with a population of about 30,000 inhabitants. The state capital, City of San Marino, has a population of 4,600 inhabitants. The Republic is in third place among the smallest countries in the world after the Vatican and Monaco. The official founding date is 3 September 301, but the current constitution was adopted in 1600.In the 1700 years of its history, the Republic of San Marino heroically resisted several attempts to enlarge its territory. Now, it exploits its richness to the full richness, to the delight of tourists.According to legend, 1700 years ago, a Christian stone carver fled from the anti-Christian persecution of Emperor Diocletian from Dalmatia and founded, at the foot of Titan, a Christian community. Subsequently, he was joined by the shepherds and farmers in the area.