Basilica di San Marino

#6 among destinations in San Marino

Top attraction, Church, Unesco

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Facts and practical information

The Basilica di San Marino is a Catholic church located in the Republic of San Marino. While the country has a distinct domination of historic religious buildings of Christian faith, the basilica is the main church of the City of San Marino. It is situated on Piazzale Domus Plebis in the northeastern edge of the city, adjacent to the Church of St. Peter. It is dedicated to Saint Marinus, the founder and patron of the Republic. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1838 (186 years ago)Unesco: from 2008Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 43°56'14"N, 12°26'48"E

Location

Piazzale Domus PlebisCittà di San Marino 47890 San MarinoSan Marino

Contact

+378 (0549) 882380

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Day trips

Basilica di San Marino – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Guaita, De La Fratta, Palazzo Pubblico, Three Towers of San Marino.

~980 ftSE
Forts and castles
Guaita
5 min walk • Perched atop the verdant Monte Titano, the Guaita fortress is the oldest and the most famous of the three towers in San Marino. This iconic castle, with origins dating back to the 11th century, is a powerful symbol of the Republic of San Marino and a testament to its...
0.4 miSE
Forts and castles, Historical place
De La Fratta
11 min walk • Perched atop the rolling hills of San Marino, De La Fratta, also known as Cesta Tower, is a fortress that exudes medieval charm and offers a window into the past. This historical castle is one of the three iconic towers featured on San Marino's national flag and dates...
~150 ftSW
City hall, Gothic Revival architecture
Palazzo Pubblico
1 min walk • The Palazzo Pubblico is the town hall of the City of San Marino as well as its official Government Building.
~1150 ftSE
Tower
Three Towers of San Marino
6 min walk • The Three Towers of San Marino are a group of towers located in San Marino. Located on the three peaks of Monte Titano in the capital, also called San Marino, they are depicted on both the national flag and coat of arms.
~700 ftS
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Torture Museum
4 min walk • The Torture Museum is a museum in the City of San Marino, San Marino.
~700 ftS
Historical place, Church
St. Francis of Assisi Church
4 min walk • Chiesa di San Francesco is a church in San Marino. It belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Marino-Montefeltro. It was built in 1361. The church of San Francesco is a church in the city of San Marino.
~940 ftS
Theater
Teatro Titano, City of San Marino
5 min walk • The Teatro Titano is a theatre located in the City of San Marino. It was built in 1750 and was renovated in 1936. The theatre has a capacity of 315 seats.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Sammarinese Museum of Ancient Arms
10 min walk • Sammarinese Museum of Ancient Arms is located in the Cesta, the second tower of San Marino. The museum opened in 1956 due to agreement with Sammarinese collector Giovanni Carlo Giorgetti.
0.6 miSE
Forts and castles
Montale
15 min walk • Montale is one of three peaks which overlook the city of San Marino, the capital of the Republic of San Marino. The other two are De La Fratta and Guaita.
0.7 miNE
Church
Monastero di Santa Chiara, City of San Marino
18 min walk • Monastero di Santa Chiara is a church in San Marino. It belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Marino-Montefeltro. It was built in 1969 and consecrated in 1971.
~220 ftS
Monuments and statues
Statua della Libertà
2 min walk • Statua della Libertà is a statue in Piazza della Libertà, City of San Marino, the capital city of the Republic of San Marino. Translated this means "Statue of Liberty", not to be confused with the statue in New York City, United States.