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Guaita Tower, San Marino

From series “Amazing Ancient Fortresses Preserved to This Day”
Year: 11th century. Height: 750 meters above sea level.

In the tiny state of San Marino, you will find the World Heritage site - the ancient Guaita castle, whose construction dates back to the 11th century. In reality the old castle is only a part of the architectural complex, which consists of three towers. They were erected much later than Guaita, which had served as a prison since its foundation. The hill Monte-Titano, on which there are three castle towers, is the highest point of the state. Its height above sea level forms 750 meters.

Guaita Tower, San Marino Many tourists visit the historical sight not only to look at the unique century-old architecture, but also to appreciate the excellent panorama of the tiny state. From Italian, the name of the Guaita tower is translated as 'the first tower'. By the year 1475 he had preserved the original form. Since the end of the 15th century and over the course of the 200 years, the gymnast was almost constantly rebuilt. The prison built as a prison has preserved this dark status until 1970 and is therefore considered one of the oldest prisons in the world. Today, the castle is fully equipped for tourist purposes. On the top of the tower are the excellent viewing platforms. Next - Arundel Castle


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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Cassa Di Risparmio - San Marino -' located in 3.76 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Noleggio Camper Meteor Viaggi' is located in 13 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Agip' in 0.88 km
Supermarket: 'Titan Drink srl' in 0.78 km
Parking: 'P6' in 0.13 km
Apotheek: 'Logus Pharma Srl' in 2.66 km
Police station: 'Gendarmeria' in 0.67 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Ristorante Pizzeria Nido del Falco' in 0.18 km
Railway station: 'Riminifiera' in 16 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Federico Fellini Airport RMI - in 16 km
 »  Forli Airport FRL - in 41 km
 »  La Spreta Airport RAN - in 50 km
 »  Falconara Airport AOI - in 81 km
 »  Sant'Egidio Airport PEG - in 93 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Guaita Tower

Hotel Quercia Antica

Located in 0 km from Guaita Tower
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Rooms: 22
All air conditioned, the rooms come with satellite TV, minibar, and a private bathroom with hairdryer. They are furnished in a classic style with … More: photo, rates and booking
Chez Nous B&B

Located in 1 km from Guaita Tower
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Rooms: 3
Uniquely styled rooms at Chez Nous have warm colour schemes and a private or shared bathroom, while some feature a four-poster bed. There is also a … More: photo, rates and booking
Garden Village San Marino

Located in 2 km from Guaita Tower
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Rooms: 35
Each room and apartment comes with light colours and air conditioning. All accommodation is surrounded by olive groves and green areas. The … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Ristorante Gasperoni

Located in 3 km from Guaita Tower
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Rooms: 39
Featuring air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, rooms have a wardrobe and a private bathroom equipped with bath or shower and hairdryer. Some rooms … More: photo, rates and booking

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Basilica of San Vitale
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Top destination around Guaita Tower - Rimini

The most interesting place for hiking is Borgo San Giuliano. Once it was considered a disadvantaged suburb of Rimini. Everything changed when the old district attracted the director Federico Fellini. Scenes of many famous films were shot there. Over the past decade, the quarter has transformed beyond recognition. Nowadays, the facades of its miniature houses are painted in all colors of the rainbow, and the facades of some houses adorn the frescoes. Many historic buildings have been completely restored. At present, Borgo San Giuliano is considered one of the most prestigious areas of Rimini.
The focus of unique historical monuments is Cavour square. Nearby, is the building of the city theater, and beautiful palaces erected during the Middle Ages. The main decoration of the square is a luxurious fountain made of white marble. It was installed in the 16th century. Several times a week, a market runs on the square. It is also historical and has been continuously operating for more than 200 years.

One of the most ancient buildings in the city is the bridge of Tiberius. It was built far back in the 1st century. The original bridge has survived over 500 years. It was heavily destroyed in the 6th century, during the battles with the Goths. The historic landmark was completely restored only by the end of the 17th century. Nowadays, it is open to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. From the bridge, you can make very beautiful panoramic pictures of the city.
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