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San Marino Historic Centre and Mount Titano
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Monte Titano and three fortresses on top of it can be seen from many kilometers away.
CriteriaCultural: iii
Reference1245
Inscription2008 (32nd Session)

Monte Titano is the highest peak in San Marino, in the Apennines. It stands at 749 m and is located immediately to the east of the capital, San Marino.

According to legend, Saint Marinus founded San Marino as a village on the limestone mountain. The mountain has three peaks; on each are The Three Towers of San Marino.


43°55′42″N 12°27′08″E / 43.92833°N 12.45222°E / 43.92833; 12.45222