Tour of San Marino and the Riviera

20-10-2017 | Destination

Written by: Duetorrihotels

No trip to Bologna should miss out on the history and culture packed towns of the Emilia Romagna region, a journey around Italy’s traditions. The second itinerary visits the Republic of San Marino and continues to the sea, the famous Romagna Riviera, through the folklore of this magnificent land.

Tour nei Dintorni tra San Marino e la Riviera | Tour of San Marino and the Riviera

Once again starting from Già Baglioni Grand Hotel Majestic and making our way southwards, we travel to the Republic of San Marino whose unmistakeable fortress dominates the coast. Founded in 257 AD, according to legend, by stonemason Marino who came from Dalmatia to spread the Christian word, San Marino is still today one of Romagna’s most fascinating places and one of Italy’s most beautiful towns.

The best way to get to the historic centre is taking in the town’s breath-taking views right away from its cable car. Once at the top of the magical spur where San Marino is sited you will catch sight of its three medieval watchtowers which afford spectacular views and a magical atmosphere. After visiting the three towers, make your way to Palazzo Pubblico and Basilica del Santo Martino.

The former is San Marino’s government headquarters and in summer you can see its fascinating change of the guard, while the latter is a church named after the town’s founding saint. There are also a number of curious and attractive museums inside the historic town centre including a Museo della Tortura (Torture Museum), il Museo delle Cere (Waxwork Museum) and Museo delle Creature della Notte – Vampiri e Licantropi (Creatures of the Night Museum - Vampires and Werewolves).

After leaving this attractive medieval town behind, the time has come to take a look at Emilia Romagna’s folklore at the coast which has been called the Riviera par excellence. There are many seaside towns to visit here – Rimini, Riccione, Cattolica, Misano Adriatico, Milano Marittima and Bellaria - the choice is endless. Già Baglioni Grand Hotel Majestic will recommend the most attractive places on the Romagna Riviera.

For example, Milan Marittima with the Riviera’s most exclusive venues, Rimini for a taste of tradition, a Romagna life experience and a few hours of seaside relaxation or Misano Adriatico which the Marco Simoncelli Misano World Circuit has made one of the stages on the world Grand Prix motorbike championships and one of the most sought after destinations for motorbike enthusiasts.

Già Baglioni Grand Hotel Majestic’s staff is on hand for any information you may need or to organise a made-to-measure tour around Emilia Romagna’s least known, one-of-a-kind and wonderful places.

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The city’s most exclusive meeting places is just a few steps away from the centre - Galleria Cavour, luxury shopping centre since 1959, emblem of culture and exclusivity. With thirty or so shops selling the most exclusive fashion, jewellery, watch, beauty, car and furniture products and services.

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