The city of San Marino was fortified and protected by three belts of fortress walls, erected at different times. The first belt (around the fortification of Guaita) comprised the outer walls of the fortress and stretched to the crest of the cliff, where it was erected. The first belt (around the fortification of Guaita) included the outer walls of the fortress and stretched up to the crest of the cliff where the ancient Pieve church. Within this belt were the ancient cisterns, the so-called "ditches", which served as ditches. so-called "ditches", used for water supply.
The second belt was already in operation at the beginning of the XIV century, but it was built in parts: Its oldest part, dating back to the 13th century, surrounded the city, including the present-day Government Palace Square. the modern square of the Government Palace (Cesta Fortress). From the top from the top of the fortress you can enjoy a magnificent view of the neighbourhood up to the Adriatic coast. Adriatic coast.
With the growth and expansion of the city, most of the ancient walls were destroyed. Until Until the end of the 1950s, the ancient walls of the fortification were used as a prison, but later the city authorities organised a museum. later the city authorities set up a museum here. During national holidays, ancient cannons are fired from the bastions the ancient cannons are fired from the bastions.
The five-sided fortress of Montale, built much later, stands slightly stands a little apart, surrounded by woods. The entrance to the tower is now closed.
The Gate of San Francesco, also called the Gate del Loco, built in 1361 1361, served as a guard gate. They were completely rebuilt in 1451 and then restored in 1581, when the outer gate was built. The original gateway opening was raised with the construction of a crenellated tower with a machicolation. The coats of arms of San Marino and the Feltresca family are embossed on the inside of the gate.
The Gate della Rupe or, as it is also called, the Gate degli Omerelli, was built in 1525; a subsequent restoration was carried out in 1589. В The spacious rectangular fortress tower housed the artillery. guns. A smaller round tower, which in ancient times served as a gunpowder storehouse, stands on the square in front of the gate. In ancient times it served as a gunpowder storehouse and was later converted into a windmill.
