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,... read more
The construction of the church of St Francis of Assisi and the adjacent Franciscan monastery building was begun in 1351 and completed in the early 15th century. Materials from the old monastery were used to build the church. The round carved windo... read more
The government palace, built by local stonemasons, was built in neo-Gothic style, designed by the Roman architect Francesco Adzurri. Construction, which began in 1884, lasted 10 years. The façade of the palace is decorated with the coats of... read more
The Basilica of Santo Pieve (St Marino) was designed by the architect Antonio Serra Serra in the neoclassical style and was built in 1838 on the site of the demolished ancient Pieve church. The splendour of the central nave is emphasised by Corint... read more
