Monte Pulito

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For the World War II battle, see Battle of San Marino.
Monte Pulito
Village
Location of Faetano within San Marino
Location of Faetano within San Marino
Monte Pulito is located in San Marino
Monte Pulito
Monte Pulito
Location within San Marino
Coordinates: 43°55′31.26″N 12°29′0.72″E / 43.9253500°N 12.4835333°E / 43.9253500; 12.4835333
Country  San Marino
Municipality Faetano
Elevation 250 m (820 ft)
Demonym(s) montesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 47896
Area code(s) +378 (0549)

Monte Pulito is a small village (curazia) located in San Marino. It belongs to the castle of Faetano.

History[edit]

During the Second World War, between 17 and 20 of September 1944, the hill around Monte Pulito was the site of a battle between the 4th Indian Division (British India) and the 278th Infantry Division (Nazi Germany). The engagement is known as "Battle of San Marino" or "Battle of Monte Pulito".

Geography[edit]

Monte Pulito is located under the same named hill, on the road between Faetano and the city of San Marino.

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