Its Walls Look like the Great Wall of China.

The special thing about San Marino you should know is its walls look like the Great Wall of China. If you saw this photo without any other information you would probably believe that it’s the Great Wall of China but no! It’s actually the first tower of San Marino and the city walls offer a passage from one tower to another. Within San Marino Old Town, you can’t miss the defense towers, nor resist the opportunity to climb them. Start at the former military fortress of the First Tower Guaita for a view down to the countryside below, before clambering the steps up to the Second Tower Cesta (a former garrison of crossbowmen) via the ‘Passo Delle Streghe’ (Passage of the Witches) for one of the most sought after views – it stands on the highest peak of Mount Titano, 756 meters above sea level.

You should visit during autumn so you can see how the foliage changes. Most visitors to the country come on a day trip from Rimini so if you stay a little bit longer you can easily avoid the crowds and have the entire place all for yourself!