San Marino is a mountainous microstate surrounded by north-central Italy. Among the world’s oldest republics, it retains much of its historic architecture. On the slopes of Monte Titano sits the capital, also called San Marino, known for its medieval walled old town and narrow cobblestone streets. The Three Towers, castlelike citadels dating to the 11th century, sit atop Titano’s neighboring peaks


You'll find a balance of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fish, and poultry. Two of the most common foods here are pasta and piada, an Italian flatbread. Just like in Italy, the people in San Marino also cook using olive oil.

San Marino (known as the Most Serene Republic of San Marino, Italian: Serenissima Repubblica di San Marino) completely surrounded by Italy, is one of the world's smallest countries, and claims to be the world's oldest republic. ... Most cultural attractions are in the capital city, which is also named San Marino