Church of San Quirino

The Church of San Quirino (Chiesa di San Quirino) and the Capuchin Fathers' Monastery (Convento dei Frati Cappuccini) are located in San Marino's historic center on Monte Titano, on a tiny square in the street Paolo 3.

In remembrance of Fabiano da Monte's failed effort to take the city on June 4, 1543, the Franciscan Capuchin Church of St. Quirin convent was built in 1549 on the remains of an earlier chapel dedicated to St. Quirinus. The feast of the Saint was commemorated on June 4th. Three chapels and a sacristy were later constructed to the left.

A large stone stairway leads to a portico with five arches supported by monolithic columns, providing access to the Church. A column monument by Edward Colamarino, St. Francis (1928), is at the Church's entrance on the square. The interior of the Church of San Quirino is simple and strict. The altar of wood walnut is a striking example of a Capuchin altar, dating from the 16th and 17th centuries and designed by Liberato de Macerata, a monk. From the rear entrance of the Church, you can get access to a small monastery with a stone wall and a rainwater tank.

Address: Via Paolo III 27, City of San Marino 47890 San Marino