Cesta Tower

San Marino, San Marino

De La Fratta or Cesta is one of three peaks which overlook the city of San Marino. The other two are Guaita and Montale. The tower is located on the highest of Monte Titano's summits. A museum to honor Saint Marinus, created in 1956, is located in this tower and showcases over 1,550 weapons dating from the medieval era to the modern day. It was constructed in the 13th century on the remains of an older Roman fort. Just like other two towers in San Marino, it is also depicted on the national flag.

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Piazzale Cava degli Umbri, San Marino, San Marino
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Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in San Marino

More Information

www.sanmarinosite.com
whc.unesco.org
en.wikipedia.org

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Interesting Sites Nearby


Palazzo Pubblico (0,6 km)
Basilica di San Marino (0,6 km)
Chiesa di San Francesco (0,5 km)
Guaita Tower (0,3 km)
Montale Tower (0,3 km)

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Marlon Rossi (10 months ago)
Photogenic spot and beautiful walking
Ali Mohammed (2 years ago)
San Marino & friends ❤️ #friendship #smile #together #friends #dayoff #relax #saturday #saturdaymood #travelphotography #travelgram #travelblogger #travel #photooftheday #photography #repubblicadisanmarino #sanmarino #girl #girly #woman #italianwoman #italiangirl #shoppingtime #shop #shopping
Andrea Nori (2 years ago)
Just as beautiful as the First Tower, it is absolutely recommended to visit it, even if it is a bit tiring to reach it, but nothing so difficult. At the moment, however, it is closed btw
Ryan Fox (2 years ago)
Well worth the money to climb the tower and get incredible views from the top. There are only regular stairs to climb this tower. The best views this tower affords, are those over the town, rather than of the surrounding countryside, which are also incredible and vast. It's great to be able to see most of the city splayed out over the mountain from this tower.
Robert S. Naughton (2 years ago)
Whent to this tower and the others, National Museum, and the Parliament all on the san Marino city ticket. Although I prefer the first tower all have something interesting to share you.
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