It sounds quite unusual, but it is true that San Marino is a little state within a state. The terrain there is quite hilly, but despite this, the highest point is very low, only 750 metres above sea level.
The territory of this little state is composed of nine ancient fortresses. It every year attracts millions of curious tourists.
Despite the fact that there is no its airport, the tourists still get here alternative ways, for example by bus. Before the terrible events of the Second World war, the great San Marino with the rest of the world is connected more and railroad, but after the war it was dismantled.
San Marino is located in the duty-free zone, so the local prices are much lower than in the surrounding country of Italy. On average, purchases in San Marino you can save about 20% compared with shopping in Italy. As a small country, it is most advantageous to travel by car. But your car here, of course, not to bring, so it is best to rent it, besides, the prices for this service are very small.
The complex consisting of three towers: Chesta, Guaita and Montale - the main attraction of this small but wonderful country. You can find them in the fortress-capital of the same name as the country of San Marino.