San Marino sits on top of Monte Titano with three medieval towers perched on the peaks. The old town has narrow streets, squares, and views over the Italian countryside. You can walk to the towers (they're connected by a walking path), and the views are impressive.

San Marino is touristy. Souvenir shops, restaurants, and tourists everywhere. It's small enough to see in 2-3 hours.

San Marino is one of the oldest republics in the world (founded in 301 AD) and one of the smallest countries (24 square miles). It's been independent for over 1,700 years.

San Marino uses the euro, and prices are similar to Italy. A meal costs $10-15. A coffee is $2-3.

Getting to San Marino requires going through Italy. Buses connect San Marino to Rimini (on the Adriatic coast). Most people visit as a day trip from Rimini or Bologna.

When to go: Spring (April-May) and fall (September-October) are mild and less crowded. Summer (June-August) is warm but packed with tourists. Winter (November-March) is cold and quiet.

San Marino is charming and worth a few hours if you're nearby. Otherwise, it's skippable.