It's a cute museum but I expected it to be a museum about the history and archeology of San Marino. However, most of it is a random collection of donated artifacts only tangentially related to the country.

Great experience, magnificent views. Visit of historical center of San Marino was nice by itself, but visit of castle, or towers on top of hill was perfect and in my opinion "must see". Only negative was that in time of our visit, expositions which should have been(as per my understanding)in towers were empty. I am totaly recommending the visit.

Very nice castle, entrance fee €8,- per person but definitely worth it! Nicely maintained and the staff is very friendly (also to foreigners). Nice views overlooking the San Marino region.

TLDR: 11 euros to see both the towers and a bunch of state museums, great viewpoint! The first tower is up a steep hill but you’re probably used to that by now walking around San Marino 😂 eleven euros for both towers plus state museums and there are some breathtaking views from the tower, especially when you climb the very narrow stairs and mini ladder up to the top! Awesome views from the “castle” walls and nice relaxing area as well as a mini museum

Well worth the effort walking on those steep roads :) The sunset and the panoramic views are mesmerizing!!! Perfect one day trip. Must visit place.

Beautiful castle nestled on the top of San Marino, with awesome views of the surrounding lands, you can literally see Rimini from the tower, which is where we were staying , itself a 30 minute drive away. We purchased the €8 ticket which meant we could visit all three towers , although the third is free to visit anyway as you can't actually access it, but still worth the walk , which is of course beautiful! It's a small trek so you need to be able bodied plus the second tower has a steep ladder to gain access to the top. So yes San Marino well worth a visit!

I was only planning to visit the first and the second towers. The guy at the till convinced me to pay two Euros more to see other 6 places of interest. Why not? 10€ was so cheap if you compared with other European cities. You could save 0.5€ for using the toilets at the Coins and Stamps Museum next to the Tourist Information Centre. The Guaita Tower looks breathtaking outside. It reminded me a bit of Carcassonne with narrow footpaths and stairs. It was really windy. I almost missed the most important part of the tower/ museum - the top floor via the ladder. So no high heels and skirts. Beware of your head. Silly me, I banged my head a bit when climbing up the ladder. The view of the Second Tower, Cesta was absolutely amazing from the First Tower. It's so worthy.

This first tower is a great start for what it can be a very pleasant experience in San Marino. The price of 6 euros pays off by the view it provides of the second tower in the furthermore mountains. It’s a small area that covers the fortress wall and tower. In a bright day you can see the city coast of Rimini and if any luck even Croatia’s islands.

a city with medieval architecture, very picturesque. It has many shops and restaurants for coffee and food. The prices are very good! If it's anywhere near Italy, it's worth the effort to go to San Marino

San Marino, an amazing place. The views are breathtaking. Lots of lovely little shops to explore.,museums and restaurants. Well worth visit. Very steep at times and cobbled streets. Cable car ride aswell.

Just saw it from outside, but looked very nice. Wonderful to build at the top of the hill. Enjoyed the view, even from outside.

Overall it is a beautiful place. We arrived lately, closely ti the end of opening hours so we could not enter inside the tower. Beside this, the weather conditions were too bad that time. Unfortunately we catched thunderstorm and hailstorm so we had to stop some times and wait for storms to weaken in our upsairs trip from parking place to the tower.

Stunning views of both the entire San Marino and Italy for tens of kilometers. An interesting and complex structure right on the rock. It is always informative to plunge into the atmosphere of antiquity. Many cafes and shops near the fortress. You can enjoy the view of the city and the fortress directly from the cafe.

A walk through the alleys and small shops, until you reach the three trorri; a visit to the Titanus Museum - Multimedia Experience to discover the proud history of the independence of the Republic of San Marino. A real discovery!🙂

The Guaita Tower in San Marino is a captivating historical landmark that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history of this small republic. Dating back to the 11th century, the Guaita Tower is the oldest of the three towers in San Marino and stands proudly atop Mount Titano, providing breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Stepping into the Guaita Tower feels like stepping back in time, as visitors explore its ancient walls and winding staircases. The tower's strategic location played a crucial role in San Marino's defense throughout the centuries, making it a symbol of the republic's resilience and independence. Aside from its historical significance, the Guaita Tower also boasts stunning hiking trails that lead adventurous souls through lush forests and rugged terrain, offering unparalleled views of the picturesque countryside below. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply seeking natural beauty, a visit to the Guaita Tower promises an unforgettable experience filled with awe-inspiring vistas and fascinating tales of times gone by.

Best view of San Marino, just take a short stroll down through the pass between here and the second tower. Picturesque and breathtaking, especially after foggy night and morning. Within a couple of steps, it is possible to see both sides of the rocky hill of San Marino.

The main tower of San Marino, it's a museum that you can enter. It's almost at the top of the country. It's in very good shape. Worth visiting.

Beautiful panoramic views from San Marino. Well worth a visit. There is a cable car but it is a fairly easy walk if you make sure to pause for regular breaks to take photos and catch your breath! It can be very busy and touristy so bear that in mind when you go. The shops sell a lot of tourist 'tat', which may or may not appeal, but it's easy to avoid and find relatively quiet areas to just admire the view and take in the beauty of the location, especially on a clear day when you can see the Adriatic sea in the distance.

The Guaita Tower, also known simply as the First Tower, is one of the three iconic towers on Mount Titano in San Marino. Guaita is the oldest and most famous of the three towers, dating back to the 11th century. Its primary function was as a defensive fortress. Perched on the highest peak of Mount Titano, Guaita Tower provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and the rest of San Marino. The tower features medieval military architecture with a distinctive square shape. Over the centuries, it underwent several modifications and expansions. Visitors can access Guaita Tower, explore its interior, and enjoy the scenic vistas. The climb to the tower involves a steep but rewarding ascent. The ticket costs 4€. Along with the other two towers (Cesta and Montale), is a symbol of San Marino and is depicted on the country's national flag. Visiting Guaita Tower offers not only a glimpse into the medieval history of San Marino but also a breathtaking view of the picturesque landscape surrounding this small republic.

I wasn’t expecting much but it was a beautiful building! I took the advice from the lady in the museum. Thanks!

I only visited it externally but I can say that it is still a beautiful building

All day was really amazing. Local spirit is very interesting. Many shops with souvenirs, cafes and restaurants. For 10 eur per person you can go to the highest tower and 5 more museus in the city.

Nice sunset view from the terrace.

One of our favourite places in this area: Palazzo Pubblico with its square crenelated tower was built in the late 1800s. The facade is decorated with coats-of-arms of the Republic and its four municipalities, and inside, a staircase leads to the Council Hall on the top floor. It’s pretty crowded during the summer. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

Historic building that still serves as a government seat to the city. With official ceremonies taking place within, there are guards who stand in front of the entrance doors, as it was in the past, giving the tourists quite the interesting photo opportunities.

Beautiful place and amazing view for San Marino landscape.

the most beautiful view that I have seen in my life. excellent store prices. the best experience of Italy.

Palazzo Pubblico is a lovely building. It is located in the small but beautiful Piazza della Liberta square. The Palazzo Pubblico ( Public Palace ) building of San Marino, also known as Palazzo del Governo, is the place where the official ceremonies of the Republic of San Marino are held and is the seat of the main institutional and administrative bodies, such as the Captains Regent, the Great and General Council, the Council of the XII and the Congress of State. The rich history of this building is extremely interesting. The building stands where once stood the Domus Magna Comunis, that is the old palace, dated around the end of the fourteenth century (1380-1392). The new public building was built between 1884 and 1894 to a design by the Roman architect Francesco Azzurri, who designed it in the severe and simple style of the municipal buildings of the 13th and 14th centuries. The facade of the public building is supported by three pointed arches and is characterized by the presence of three large openings and the clock tower. On the right of the façade is a bronze statue of the founder of the Republic, the Saint Marino, built in 1894 by the sculptor Giulio Tadolini. On the clock tower is possible to see a mosaic triptych depicting the saints Leo, Agata and Marino. The interior of the Palazzo Publico is extremely richly decorated with paintings, statues, frescoes from the Atri, hall of the Council of the XII until hall of the Great and General Council.

This is a beautiful and historic building next to one of the prettiest squares in the country/city. The building is also the official government building for the country but hardly anyone seems to visit it (though we were there on a Sunday). Use your TuttoSanMarino card to buy the five multi-museum pass for 7.50 euros (for this palace, two other museums and the two towers) - which is excellent value as just seeing the two towers costs 6.50 euros and this museum is 3 euros otherwise. Inside there is an entrance hall and up a flight of stairs there are two chambers: the main general council chamber with a huge painting of San Marino presumably. Another smaller chamber is next to it but you cannot go inside it. Also there is a bust of Abraham Lincoln and a quote he made about the country. All in all, it's worth a quick look but only takes about 10-15 minutes.

I wasn’t expecting much but it was a beautiful building! I took the advice from the lady in the museum. Thanks!

I only visited it externally but I can say that it is still a beautiful building

All day was really amazing. Local spirit is very interesting. Many shops with souvenirs, cafes and restaurants. For 10 eur per person you can go to the highest tower and 5 more museus in the city.

Nice sunset view from the terrace.

One of our favourite places in this area: Palazzo Pubblico with its square crenelated tower was built in the late 1800s. The facade is decorated with coats-of-arms of the Republic and its four municipalities, and inside, a staircase leads to the Council Hall on the top floor. It’s pretty crowded during the summer. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

Historic building that still serves as a government seat to the city. With official ceremonies taking place within, there are guards who stand in front of the entrance doors, as it was in the past, giving the tourists quite the interesting photo opportunities.

Beautiful place and amazing view for San Marino landscape.

the most beautiful view that I have seen in my life. excellent store prices. the best experience of Italy.

Palazzo Pubblico is a lovely building. It is located in the small but beautiful Piazza della Liberta square. The Palazzo Pubblico ( Public Palace ) building of San Marino, also known as Palazzo del Governo, is the place where the official ceremonies of the Republic of San Marino are held and is the seat of the main institutional and administrative bodies, such as the Captains Regent, the Great and General Council, the Council of the XII and the Congress of State. The rich history of this building is extremely interesting. The building stands where once stood the Domus Magna Comunis, that is the old palace, dated around the end of the fourteenth century (1380-1392). The new public building was built between 1884 and 1894 to a design by the Roman architect Francesco Azzurri, who designed it in the severe and simple style of the municipal buildings of the 13th and 14th centuries. The facade of the public building is supported by three pointed arches and is characterized by the presence of three large openings and the clock tower. On the right of the façade is a bronze statue of the founder of the Republic, the Saint Marino, built in 1894 by the sculptor Giulio Tadolini. On the clock tower is possible to see a mosaic triptych depicting the saints Leo, Agata and Marino. The interior of the Palazzo Publico is extremely richly decorated with paintings, statues, frescoes from the Atri, hall of the Council of the XII until hall of the Great and General Council.

This is a beautiful and historic building next to one of the prettiest squares in the country/city. The building is also the official government building for the country but hardly anyone seems to visit it (though we were there on a Sunday). Use your TuttoSanMarino card to buy the five multi-museum pass for 7.50 euros (for this palace, two other museums and the two towers) - which is excellent value as just seeing the two towers costs 6.50 euros and this museum is 3 euros otherwise. Inside there is an entrance hall and up a flight of stairs there are two chambers: the main general council chamber with a huge painting of San Marino presumably. Another smaller chamber is next to it but you cannot go inside it. Also there is a bust of Abraham Lincoln and a quote he made about the country. All in all, it's worth a quick look but only takes about 10-15 minutes.

Wonderful place to visit and especially if you want to add to the number of countries you have visited.

Small but interesting museum on medieval instruments of torture. Not for the faint-hearted. Descriptions are in italian, english, french, and german. They explain how the instruments were used and give some historical context.

Definitely worth visiting. Three and a half floors of exposition with detailed describing help you understand what actually good times we live in. Full ticket costs 8,5 Eur. Though "criminology" in museum's name might be misleading, it is mostly about torture - inquisition, cultural, etc.

Would love to have spent more time in here such was the huge amount of information and things on display. However I got here shortly after arriving in the town and about 45 minutes before the museum was due to close. A fascinating place for anyone with an interest in medieval Europe and the laws of that time. Some of it was a bit gruesome but other parts more light hearted and sure to bring a chuckle to even the most somber person. Would like to have a better look around next time.

Little Museum on 3 floors.Very Interesting to see and read the historic facts. 8.50 Euro entrance is OK. No toilets in the Museum.

Small museum where you can see a few historical torture tools with a short explanation of its uses. I don't recommend it to sensitive people as it is a bit impressive to see how much time and work it's been given to such evil tools. I didn't feel comfortable and ended up being on a hurry to leave. There are discounts for students and military staff.

It's very informative (sometimes too much). There aren't that many gorry pictures but the descriptions are explicit enough. It's not for everybody! Good education though. Makes you think how people didn't value life and enjoyed somebody else's suffering.

An interesting place. More exhibits will be good for 8.50 euro.

This place have great atmosphere and is very well organized. Everything is well described and interesting. It’s not too big so you won’t get tired of it. All the exhibits are cool!

We enjoyed our visit in the museum,worth to visit if u like the history.

Very nice walking place

An old and historical place. From the inside, it makes you go to the past and authenticity, the place is religious and shows the greatness of architecture at that time. Entrance is free to this place, you can pray and light candles as well. You can sit inside, I really recommend this place to visit.

The Basilica del Santo in San Marino is a must-visit for anyone traveling to this beautiful country. The stunning architecture of the basilica is truly breathtaking, and the interior is equally as impressive with its intricate details and beautiful artwork. The views of San Marino from the basilica are also incredible, with stunning vistas stretching out in every direction. I highly recommend visiting this beautiful site if you're in the area.

Beauty Inside and out. 0.50£ Candle.

Different but worth visiting!

Beautiful city! Wonderful people, wonderful welcoming town.

One of the most fantastic places in Europe. Moving up to hill is a little bit like fairytail. Great views. And prices are not too heavy even in centre of tourist destination.

San Marino is the best!

Great views. If you want to enter towers 1 and 2, it is 8eur. Not to worry, there is no need , as plenty to see around free of charge.

IS FANTASTIC I LOVE SAN MARINO💙🤍💙🤍💙🤍💙🤍💙🤍💙

Monte Titano, a great gem. We headed to San Marino from Ancona, about an hours drive. The drive was easy enough on the toll roads, about £4, followed by some great windy roads to get to the cable car that would propel us up to the mountains summit. The cable car was cheap for a return ticket, about €4. You have to sort of force your way onto the cable car once it arrives as there is limited space and no clear queue. Once at the top there are stunning views of the surrounding area. The place is fairly large with many shops and restaurants. Most of the castle is accessible for free with just one of the 4 main towers, that we saw, requiring payment to enter which we avoided. A fantastic day out and definitely worth a visit in the area.

Lovely little country with capital city San Marino in a Hill. Lots of parking lot. Shops, restaurants, walking paths. Lovely.

Just an amazing place to visit. A perfect view to have with your loved one. In summer it can be a bit warm up there. Many different stores to visit. You can buy a huge melon wich taste so great. Walking around on the mountain with this view i really recommend. Spend a while day up there is one of the best thing you can do. Bus from Rimini is possible if you dont have a car. Cablecar also is possible up to the mountain for a small fee. Much love for this place🥳🥳🥳

Truly beautiful place to visit, great piece of architecture and history unfortunately ruined by capitalism and irrelevant, not needed shops around every corner

Incredible views in one of the most picturesque parts of the world! Highly recommend going for sun down!

Very nice place!

Well worth the money to climb the tower and get incredible views from the top. There are only regular stairs to climb this tower. The best views this tower affords, are those over the town, rather than of the surrounding countryside, which are also incredible and vast. It's great to be able to see most of the city splayed out over the mountain from this tower.

Quite interesting to visit. Nice view at top of the castle. If some People have a problem of the knee , I think I won't recommend it but it's up to you if you want to try. Actually it's a very nice place to see

San Marino - what a place!!! So many little shops where you can buy big variety of goods. If you are hungry, here you will find many great caffes and restaurants where your stomach will be delighted! Views from top of castle are breath taking! You see Adriatic sea and surrounding agricultural lands of Italy. You just have to know, that arrival to the castle will be very steep and many steps you will have to climb. So if your legs are not the strongest part of the body, better take elevator. Grab your camera and prepare to make some amazing pictures from there!!! Enjoy as I enjoyed my time here!

The Castle and Tower themselves are small, but for the price it's a nice way to spend an hour or two. The views from the Tower - IF you can climb it- are spectacular. The gardens are lovely. And the small museum is very informative about San Marino' s history. I definitely recommend making the effort to walk through if you're here. Just beware that to climb the Tower itself, you must go up a ladder where at the top there are metal wire steps (rebar) and a tight-ish space to squeeze through. Definitely not safe for kids.

The view here is even better then the first tower, where the mountain looks more dramatic. You can visit an arms museum, enjoy forest walk and there is more tourists structure. You can also see the third tower in a distance. It’s worth the ticket.

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Being one of the greatest landmarks San Marino has to offer to the world, Cesta Tower, more commonly known as the Second Tower is a quite nice structure that speaks history. Serving today as a museum, it offers every single visitor to get a glimpse in the super amazing and longstanding history the "Land of the Free" has to show. A visit to this architectural structure is a must!

You’ve spent your money and work vacation time to arrive in lovely San Marino. Please don’t waste your time here

Honestly the worst museum I’ve ever been to. English translations were absolutely woeful for some, mediocre at best for others. The tv screens on each level were playing funniest home video-esque reals with the stupid music to accompany. Was heard throughout the museum. Overpriced with an uncomfortable vibe, would not recommend for anyone. One star for the worlds largest crab

Worst museum ever. I highly doubt that the figures are made out of wax. For some inexplicable reason between the randomly arranged figures you can also find some torture instruments - no explanation in English! RUN!

Don't waste your money!

We've been mislead, as we thought that this would be the torture museum. We were surprised by the creepy wax figures, but made the best out of the situation.However, 5 Euros per Person are not justified.

The wax Figures are scary (in my opinion). Not really compareable e.g. to Madame Tussauds. At the floor with the tourturing devices there are famous devices but not uncommon/unnknown ones. Littlebit entertaining, but we could have saved the little money.

It is a very original museum which gathers unique artifacts from all walks of life. The ticket is not expensive but there are some extra paid (optional) services waiting for you inside. Some of the exhibits are for the adults eyes only so it was a bit awkward explaining my six-year-old daughter what they were – I suggest placing them in a separate room. San Marino is overrated, so if you find it boring, you may find this museum interesting.

*Disclaimer* This is a wax museum and not a torture museum - there is a torture museum in San Marino but it’s a completely different museum. In all fairness, we should have checked properly, however the ticket is called “Museo Delle Cere Antichi Strumenti Di Tortura” so it is a bit misleading. The museum is relatively small in size and contains a small selection of odd / creepy wax figures from history, and then there are a small number of torture instruments at the end. It all felt a bit thrown together, dated and crude. It’s not worth the €5 entry fee (that’s with the tourist discount) and it takes 10 minutes to walk through the place - spend your money elsewhere.

The waxwork museum was fantastic. At €4 it isn't exactly pricey, and you get what you pay for, but that's the charm of it. Half of the museum is full of highly entertaining waxworks of historical figures (some more controversial than others...), and then, with no warning, the remaining half of the museum is full of waxworks of medieval torture or execution techniques. Amazed at the negativity on here. It's half an hour of good fun. Go in with a sense of humour and you'll probably enjoy it!

Fairly poor and run down. Didn't cost much but only takes 10mins or so to go through

Ein super schöner Ort. Wir wollten schon immer nach San Marino und wurden nicht enttäuscht. Positiv war auch, dass die Stellplätze gratis sind und man unbeschwert, den Ort besuchen kann. (Translated by Google) A super nice place. We have always wanted to go to San Marino and were not disappointed. It was also positive that the parking spaces are free and you can visit the place without any worries.

Super romantische Stimmung! Immer einen Besuch wert. (Translated by Google) Super romantic mood! Always worth a visit.

It's a cute museum but I expected it to be a museum about the history and archeology of San Marino. However, most of it is a random collection of donated artifacts only tangentially related to the country.

While I enjoyed this museum, I found it a little over priced considering there were only two or three small rooms. We paid €17 for two people. They do give you a book that to accompany your tour explaining the history of each exhibit which wss interesting.

Funny and interesting museum. It is worth a visit in San Marino.

It’s a small interesting museum to do in San Marino.

the museum itself is not too bad, but in our opinion a little over priced. We paid 17€ for two people and were done in about 20 Minutes maybe? the exhibitions are nicely done, but overall I feel this museum is meant to be for children and not aiming towards adults.

Since it's one of the rare things which you can do in San Marino, it can maybe worth visiting, but generally if you are not obsessed with vampires and werewolfs, no need, you can buy gelato with its ticket price :)

Very fun little museum about werewolfs, vampires and the many stories. Staff was very kind! Can easily spend an hour reading all the information and looking at all the artifacts!

this is a little,fun museum about vampires and werewolves. it's got a lot of creepy dolls and it looks like a film set. There's not a huge amount of content - you can see everything in about 15 minutes or so - but it's well presented and worth a look if you're a fan of the genre.

(Translated by Google) San Marino is among the most beautiful villages in Europe, it seems to relive history. Well-stocked shops, restaurants everywhere, moderate prices. Highly recommended (Original) San Marino è tra i borghi più belli d'Europa, sembra di rivivere la storia. Negozi ben forniti, ristorazione ovunque, prezzi modici. Consigliatissimo

(Translated by Google) One of the prettiest doors there is. Paid parking is also nearby. (Original) Una delle porte più carine che ci sono. Nelle vicinanze anche un parcheggio a pagamento.

This single nave church, built in 1361, has a 14th century cross in the apse from the original church. On the altar is a painting from the 15th century depicting a dead Christ with St. Francis and Apollonia. On each vault are newer frescos representing different saints. It is a very modest interior, well lighted. The exterior is constructed of sandstone blocks with a cloister and a quadrangular bell tower. Four columns, resting on two walls, support the porch roof. There is a single arched entry portal.

Good can grant you a wish here, but only one.

Op deze postzegel qua oppervlak kun je snel verdwalen en kijk je je ogen links en rechts uit. Wat een geweldig stadje is dit. Veel plaatsen zijn autovrij maar daar waar ze nog wel mogen komen (ook al gaat het bijna niet) hindert het helemaal niet. Meest aparte plek waar gemotoriseerd en voetverkeer elkaar tegenkomt is hier. Doorgaande weg langs deze poort en uit de poort komen veel voetgangers. Er ligt een zebrapad (met de kleuren van de San Marinese vlag, mooi oog voor detail) maar als je niet oppast lig je onder een auto.... denk je. Er staat een verkeersregelaar tegenover de poort die alles in goede banen leidt. Je zou het ook met verkeerslichten kunnen doen, maar een stadje wat het vooral van goed onderhouden historische pracht en praal moet hebben is een verkeersregelaar echt een meerwaarde. (Translated by Google) You can quickly get lost on this stamp's surface and you will be amazed to the left and right. What a wonderful town this is. Many places are car-free, but where they are still allowed (even if it is almost impossible) it is not a problem at all. The most unusual place where motorized and foot traffic meet is here. Main road passes this gate and many pedestrians come out of the gate. There is a zebra crossing (with the colors of the San Marinese flag, nice attention to detail) but if you are not careful you will end up under a car.... you think. There is a traffic controller opposite the gate who ensures everything runs smoothly. You could also do it with traffic lights, but in a town that mainly relies on well-maintained historical splendor, a traffic controller is really an added value.

Beautiful entry point to enter the city. Nice policemen will let you through to enter ;)

Great entry point to the city and a nice place to start your walk through the old streets. Pretty architecture as well.

Very nice entrance point to the old part of the city of San Marino.

Interesting that the temple was turned into a catholic place of baptism. Faunt now has money in it.

a dead Christ with St. Francis and Apollonia. On each vault are newer frescos representing different saints. It is a very modest interior, well lighted. The exterior is constructed of sandstone blocks with a cloister and a quadrangular bell tower. Four columns, resting on two walls, support the porch roof. There is a single arched entry portal.

We only came inside here because we had the multi-museum pass otherwise I don't think it's worth it. There are some religious artefacts and paintings here and also a very bizarre temporary exhibition by an artist painting himself in various poses (including looking crazed and naked crouching on a bed!)