Resting in Rimini in Italy, we learned that quite close to the city there is a small state of San Marino, surrounded by ITALIA. Since it is only 25 km to him, of course, decided to go.
You can get in two ways: on your own Bonelli Bus for 5 euros in one direction, or as part of the excursion, the price is the same 10 euros per person. Since these excursions mainly include only a transfer and are held only on certain days, they decided to go on the bus. Although San Marino is 25 km from Rimini, reach the capital will have a whole hour due to complex circular motions on turns and winding mountain roads. The country itself is very compact and located in the mountainous area. Of course, the city of San Marino is mainly going to the capital of the country, which is located on the top of Mount Monte Titano.
The bus will take you to almost until the entrance to the city. From the neighboring city of Borgo Maggiore can be climbed onto the funicular.
Rising to the very top, you can see many of the towns, spread at the foot of the mountain, and the sea can be seen.
The feeling that you are in another country are not. Italian speech also hears everywhere. The city itself is a big fortress with narrow streets. In these streets it is easy to get lost, as they are very similar to each other. The feeling that this scenery to some film that no one lives here, just roaming crowds of tourists.
In each house on the ground floor there is a lot of souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants.
Therefore, the main pastime tourists visiting the city is shopping and rest during eating something tasty. Since prices are much lower than in Italy, it is necessary to bring themselves to remember. You can bargain, usually sellers always go to the meeting.
Specially remember the store with rubber clarops. The opener is not ordinary, they are dressed in costumes of different heroes. There are, for example, Duck-Queen Elizabeth or Duck-Betman.
Eyes run away from abundance of options.
Even if you are not going to buy anything, it is necessary to go all right, it is worth it.
Of course, there are medieval castles and temples in the territory.
But you have to be prepared for the fact that the temple may not let, if you are dressed in short shorts, and the entrance to the locks will need to be paid additionally. We did not pay the same, these ancient walls are already enough with an excess of all.
In general, the species are opening fabulous, even the crowd of tourists do not spoil the impression. For fans of silence, there will also be secluded corners where tourists do not reach. In general, for inspection of the entire city, we left about 3.5 hours: this time includes a unhurried inspection of the city and lunch in a local restaurant. Buses go about once every half hour, so you can't have to wait long.