A chance to spend the Days of the Middle Ages

Every July, the republic draws visitors to its ancient regions to participate in the state's centuries-old historical activities. All of this takes place as part of the "Days of the Middle Ages" celebration. Don't worry, the festival's objective is not to recreate those harsh times and lower the San Marino population, but rather to replicate the lives of people in the Middle Ages while having fun.

San Marino is quite proud of this concept of time travel since it allows visitors to experience the Middle Ages via all of their senses, and as a result, tourists flock to this festival. All activities and ceremonies are brought to life in a fairy-tale setting, and significant monuments serve as scenes. A costume parade, music, crossbow tournaments, flying flags, drummers, and dancers perform every evening in the main square as part of the festival. So, if you are a fan of medieval duels, costumed plays, or shooting with a crossbow, you simply cannot miss this festival. Keep reading this list of reasons to visit San Marino to learn more about this country.