San Marino Travel

The lure of a tiny hilltop kingdom, perched atop a crag and completely surrounded by Italy, is irresistible to travelers. A string of castles crown the long ridge at the principality’s crest, all connected by a paved walking path that begins at Rocca Guaita, the oldest of them. The fairy-tale atmosphere is underscored by guards in colorful guard-changing ceremonies each hour on the plaza in front of the Palazzo Pubblico.