Its Museums are Weird

Among state museums and private museums, San Marino has 12 museums, and 5 of them are public. These museums are quite weird with the repertory going from ancient weapons eighteenth century, the wax figures through the curiosity, the instruments of torture, etc.

Inside the San Marino City, via Salita Della Cesta, you reach the Museum of Ancient Arms. Opened in 1956, is located in the second tower. It hosts thousands of weapons, including 2 thousand swords, crossbows, knives, and weapons. In addition, there are firearms and fancy experiments, such as the dagger-gun dating back to 1730, two-handed swords, and guns with double triggers and barrels.

Besides you can visit the youngest museum in San Marino town, which is Emigrant Museum – Permanent Study Centre on Emigration. Opened in 1997, is housed in the Monastery of St. Clare, in Contrada Ombrelli. Was created by the council of San Marino citizens abroad and aims to remember the stories of people who left San Marino. A permanent study – with photographs, documents, etc. – which seeks to investigate the migration of the inhabitants of San Marino.