Monte Titano — Local services in City of San Marino

This 1 star is only for a small shop located right across 'Ristorante Bolognese' in one of the entrances in Monte Titano (see attached image of how the shop looks like from the outside). Shop is run (I think) by 2 older men, one of which offered me to buy pistachio liqueur for which I was initially interested in. One of the liqueurs costed 1EUR more than the other one. Apparently, based on the shop owner, one liqueur was made with an addition of water, while the other was pure original (without any water). Interestingly, as I was looking at the both labels of each of the bottles, I did not notice any difference. As a result of my findings, I decided to buy 1 bottle of pistachio liqueur ('with water'). After I paid, I decided I want another bottle of that same liqueur, but the shop owner said simply and quite arrogantly 'No' and refused to sell me the second bottle (even though he had tons of it). A moment later he sent me out from the shop in an impolite manner (because his lunch break was due). As I was going out, another elderly couple from Germany came into the shop and guess what - he greeted them warmly and they were allowed to enter the shop (suddenly so, lunch was no longer an issue). I reckon his behaviour was expressed because I decided to buy less expensive pistachio liqueur offered. Anyway, San Marino as a whole is one of the most beautiful places I...

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...

San Marino is situated at the slopes of Mount Titano. If possible for you, I would really recommend a visit here. Especially if you are fond of photography and/or like scenic and overwhelming views. You could go by bus up hillside to San Marino, and already from the window you might get part of the experience. Walking around in San Marino also offers several scenic views from the mountain. You can also continue even higher, if you spend enough time during your visit. Really worth prioritizing during...