"San Marino's picturesque hilltop capital city and surrounding towns have defied all odds to remain independent while being surrounded by Italy (and other foreigners throughout the centuries)," says Gary Portuesi, managing partner of Authentic Explorations and a Travel + Leisure A-List travel advisor.
"When you cross the border today, a sign proudly proclaims: 'Welcome to the ancient land of freedom,' a nod to San Marino's role in sheltering at least 100,000 refugees, including Jewish people and Italian resistance fighters, during World War II."
"Travelers come to San Marino not seeking liberty, but for the novelty of visiting a country within a country - a place that feels like Italy, but is somehow different."
"Once you start to climb Monte Titano, the imposing mountain that dominates the landscape, historic San Marino comes into view, with its turreted castles, stone-paved streets, Games of Thrones ambiance, and sweeping views of the Adriatic Sea and beaches of Rimini."
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