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Monte Pulito
Village
Location of Faetano within San Marino
Location of Faetano within San Marino
Country San Marino
Municipality Faetano
Elevation
250 m (820 ft)
Demonymmontesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
47896
Area code+378 (0549)

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

History

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

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

See also