S. Leo
Situated 35 kilometres from the sea, on the top of a sheer cliff above the undulating plain to the right of the Marecchia Valley.
The first inhabitants were the Sabellian tribes from Umbria, followed by the Gauls and the Romans. The ancient name of Montefeltro comes from the mass of rock (Mons Feretri) on which the town was built and whereaccording to tradition, there stood a temple dedicated to Jove Feretrius.
San Leo is inextricably linked with the name of Cagliostro, the mysterious 18th Century adventurer, magician and self-styled miracle worker, who was imprisoned here in the castle. His real name was Giuseppe Balsamo, who came from Palermo. He was condemned to death for heresy and sedition by the Papal Inquisition but the sentence was commuted by Pope Pius VI to life imprisonment, which he served here at San Leo until his death on the 26th August 1795.

Sant'arcangelo
This particularly historic centre is to be found nestling on the ridge of Mount Giove, a tuffaceous hill overlooking the present-day town on which you can find the Medieval Malatesta Fort. Early records of the town date back to Roman times, when it was a "vicus" - village - known by the name of Acerbolanus.
In 1386 Carlo Malatesta decided to further strengthen the construction by adding a very high tower, which in descriptions of the period was referred to as the eighth wonder of the world.

Montefiore
It was founded by the Romans. Towards 1340 Malatesta il Guastafamiglia built its fortress, which is one of the most important of Romagna. Pandolfo enlarged it, Malatesta l'Ungaro embellished it with frescos and pictures, Sigismondo finished the work. When the rule of the Malatesta ended, the town became a dominion of Venice and then of the Holy See. It is mentioned in the XLIII poem of the "Orlando Furioso". In the church of S. Paolo there are a crucifix of the Rimini Picture School of 1300 and a picture, which is attributed to Giovanni Santo. Another place nice to visit is the Sanctuary of Madonna di Bonora, which dates back to the fourteenth century. The view you have from here is wonderful.

Wedged between the Italian regions of Romagna and Marche, only a few kilometres from the Adriatic Riviera, the Republic of San Marino covers a total area of just 61 sq km. It was founded in AD 301 by the Dalmatian stonemason Marinus, who sought refuge here - so the legend goes - from the persecutions of the Emperor Diocletian. Ever since, the small country has been able to boast a history of freedom and independence, tenaciously and wisely defended against all-comers.

Having maintained its status as a free commune during the troubled Renaissance period, San Marino is today a perfect blend of modernity and centuries-old institutions and traditions. With great generosity and solidarity, the tiny Republic more than once opened its doors to those who, during the more difficult periods of Italian history, were in need of shelter and protection.
Among others, Giuseppe Garibaldi, the hero of the two worlds and over one hundred thousand refugees escaping the bombs of the Second World War.

An exemplary history and magnificent countryside were the most outstanding attractions for famous and less-famous figures who, over the years, visited the country. Particularly beautiful is the view from the three fortresses, built as defence bulwarks on the top of Mount Titano. Thanks to its ancient and deeprooted vocation for hospitality and friendliness, San Marino, with its great heritage of historic buildings and museums, and a wide variety of shops, attracts every year over three million visitors.
The country regularly hosts important cuitural and sports events - many at international level - and is wellknown for its philatelic and numismatic activities.

Venice is a city with a versatile charm that is enjoyable in its entirety. It is captivating with its lagoon islands, its calli or streets, its canals, its gondolas, its buildings. A harmonious play of light and colours, enhanced by the water's reflections, that testifies to centuries of history and art. Crossing the Rialto Bridge and enjoying the view of the Grand Canal it is almost possible to breathe in an air of culture that is evidenced by the traces of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque art which make Venice's architecture so characteristic. The powerful open galleries or loggiate are typical. But Venice is not just this, Venice is synonymous with carnival. Carnival is a legendary international event that takes place year after year and brings enormous throngs of people who crowd the city's streets and squares. Piazza San Marco is the heart of the carnival, which has taken place since the 17th century, bu for two weeks the entire city becomes involved, with the tens and tens of shows, dance performances, concerts and streets play, creating a cheerful, cosmopolitan atmosphere. This period reminds us of what Venice was like in the past, a natural stage where acrobats, jugglers and street performers put on shows in a libertine and licentious environment.