Montale Tower, San Marino, San Marino

Montale is one of three peaks which overlook the city of San Marino, the capital of the Republic of San Marino. The other two are De La Fratta and Guaita. The tower on the peak was constructed in the 14th century. Unlike the other two towers constructed on the mount, Montale is not open to the public. It is one of the three towers depicted on both the national flag and coat of arms of San Marino. It is thought to have been constructed to give protection against the increasing power of the Malatesta family in that region. It was also used as a prison, and accordingly, the only entrance to the tower is a door about seven metres from ground level, which was common for prison architecture of the time.

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Georgios Stratigos (11 months ago)
Walking distance from second tower is 6 minutes .enjoy nature and let your mind travel back in time (medieval era)

Steve Bintley (2 years ago)
Well worth the walk to reach, which won’t be difficult for even novice walkers but unfortunately there’s no properly constructed paths for anyone less capable on rough terrain. The views are great, you can feel the history and it’s such a relaxing spot with surprisingly few crowds or groups. One of my favourite spots in the city!

Enjoy life (3 years ago)
Lovely view from this third tower

Hannah Terry (3 years ago)
Such a cool place. We went back multiple times, all times of day, and enjoyed exploring every time. Definitely worth it to absorb the views. By coincidence we came on European Heritage Day and all the attractions were free! There were even tactile displays and models of the buildings so you could see them with your fingers. :) Don’t forget to get your passport stamped while you’re there. Food & lodging is a bit expensive, so I recommend staying nearby and driving up to visit. It’s a 20-30 minute drive from Rimini.

Travel Time (3 years ago)
Outstanding 360 view

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