San Marino
Southern Europe · Italian · Euro
Park in the lots below and walk up, pay the few euros for the passport stamp, and dress like you're meeting someone's nonna.
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5 phrases you need in San Marino
- HelloBuongiornobwon-JOR-noh
- GoodbyeArrivederciah-ree-veh-DER-chee
- PleasePer favorepehr fah-VOH-reh
- Thank youGrazieGRAH-tsyeh
- Excuse meMi scusimee SKOO-zee
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Know before you go
transport
There's no train and no airport — take the bus from Rimini (about 50 minutes) or drive and park in the numbered lots below the old town, then walk or ride the funivia up.
money
San Marino uses the euro despite not being in the EU; cards work fine in the old town, and the tourist office sells the famous souvenir passport stamp for a few euros.
etiquette
It's a functioning microstate, not a theme park — keep voices down in the Palazzo Pubblico and churches, and don't climb on the fortress walls for photos.
tipping
Italian habits apply: service is often included, so rounding up or leaving a euro or two is plenty.
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