The Cesta, also known as "Fratta" (Italian: Torre della Fratta) is one of three towered peaks overlooking the city of San Marino, the capital of San Marino. The other two are Guaita and Montale.
The Cesta, also known as "Fratta" (Italian: Torre della Fratta) is one of three towered peaks overlooking the city of San Marino, the capital 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. The tower is an important part of Sammarinese history, and was constructed in the 13th century on the remains of an older Roman fort. [1] [2]
It is one of the three towers depicted on both the national flag and coat of arms.
San Marino, officially the Republic of San Marino, also known as the Most Serene Republic of San Marino, is a European microstate and country enclaved by Italy. Located on the northeastern side of the Apennine Mountains, San Marino is the fifth-smallest country in the world and covers a land area of just over 61 km2, with a population of 33,562.
The flag of San Marino is formed by two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and light blue with the national coat of arms superimposed in the center; the coat of arms has a shield with a closed crown on top, flanked by an oak and laurel wreath, with a scroll below bearing the word LIBERTAS (Liberty). The two colors of the flag represent peace (white) and liberty.
The City of San Marino is the capital city of the Republic of San Marino. It has a population of 4,061. It is on the western slopes of San Marino's highest point, Monte Titano.
Serravalle is a castello in northern San Marino. With a population of 10,878 inhabitants and an area of 10.53 km2, it is not only the most densely populated municipality in San Marino, but it also contains its largest settlement (Dogana). Serravalle is located on the edge of the Apennine Mountains.
The Stadio Olimpico di San Marino is a multi-purpose stadium in Serravalle, San Marino. First opened in 1969, it is currently used mostly for football matches. It is the national stadium of San Marino.
The coat of arms of San Marino probably originated in the fourteenth century. The official establishment took place on 6 April 1862 by a Decree of the Supreme Council; the same act introduced the crown on top of the shield.
Montegiardino is one of the 9 communes or castelli of San Marino. It has 967 inhabitants in an area of 3.31 km2.
Monte Titano is a mountain of the Apennines and the highest peak in San Marino. It stands 739 m (2,425 ft) above sea level and is located immediately to the east of the capital, San Marino. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008 under the combined title "San Marino Historic Centre and Mount Titano". Inscribed under reference no. 1245 criteria iii, the two together encompass an area of 55 ha with a buffer zone of 167 ha. It encompasses Mount Titano and the other structures such as the fortification towers, walls, gates and bastions, as well as a neo-classical basilica located on it and its slopes forming a small but unique urban conglomerate.
The Guaita, also known as the Rocca is one of three towered peaks overlooking the city of San Marino, the capital of San Marino. The other two are Cesta and Montale.
The Montale is one of three towered peaks overlooking the city of San Marino, the capital of San Marino. The other two are the Guaita and the Cesta.
Monte San Cristoforo is a mountain of southern San Marino. It is located between the towns of Fiorentino and Montegiardino, and rises to a height of 534 metres.
Tourism in San Marino, known also as the Most Serene Republic of San Marino is an integral element of the economy within the microstate. The tourism sector contributes a large part of San Marino's GDP, with approximately 2 million tourists visiting per year.
The Three Towers of San Marino are a group of towers located in San Marino. Located on the three peaks of Monte Titano in the capital, also called San Marino, they are depicted on both the national flag and coat of arms.
Torta Tre Monti is a traditional Sammarinese cake made of layers of thin waffled wafers cemented together by chocolate or hazelnut crème. The final product is covered in chocolate fondant. It is similar to other layered desserts common to San Marino, this one being representative of the Three Towers of San Marino.
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Sammarinese Museum of Ancient Arms is located in the Cesta, the second tower of San Marino. The museum opened in 1956 due to agreement with Sammarinese collector Giovanni Carlo Giorgetti. Exhibition, divided to four rooms, contains about 2000 ancient arms and armours. It is part of the Musei di Stato.
Fratta may refer to:
Statua della Libertà is a statue in Piazza della Libertà, City of San Marino, the capital city of the Republic of San Marino. Translated this means "Statue of Liberty", not to be confused with the statue in New York City, United States.
Marina Busignani Reffi (1930–2006) was a Sammarinese painter, sculptor, ceramist, and politician.
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