San Marino, << `san` muh REE noh >> (pop. 4,400), is the capital of the country of San Marino. San Marino lies high on Mount Titano. A high stone wall originally constructed during the Middle Ages surrounds San Marino. The wall connects three towers, one of which stands on each of the three peaks of Mount Titano. The towers are symbols of the country, and they appear on its flag. From the towers, people can view the surrounding countryside and the Adriatic Sea, which lies 12 miles (19 kilometers) to the northeast.
San Marino developed during the Middle Ages. It has a church that dates from the 1300’s, many old houses, and winding, cobblestoned streets. During the 1800’s, the town hall and a church were built in the Gothic style of the Middle Ages, and the town wall was rebuilt. Most of the city’s shops and offices are in Borgo Maggiore, a suburb 600 feet (180 meters) below the wall.
