Day 42 - Modena to Miataland

Another early start from Modenaa this morning, with 400 kilometres to drive to Miataland. Trying to stay off the freeways, we planned a route on some backroads, similar to our drive from Verona.

By late morning, we reached San Marino. After parking the car, we walked up to see the historic centre. San Marino is an independent country, entirely surrounded by Italy. It is the third smallest country in Europe and one of the oldest republics in the world. The country is known for its beautiful architecture, scenic views, and rich cultural heritage. It has a population of around 34,000 people and covers an area of just over 61 square kilometres.

The San Marino Historic Centre and Mount Titano covers 55 hectares and dates back to the republic's foundation as a city-state in the 13th century. San Marino is inscribed as a testimony to the continuity of a free republic since the Middle Ages. The inscribed city centre includes fortification towers, walls, gates and bastions, a neo-classical basilica of the 19th century, 14th and 16th-century convents, and the Palazzo Publico of the 19th century, as well as the 18th-century Titano Theatre. The property represents a historical centre still inhabited and preserving all its institutional functions.

After some lunch in San Marino, we continued our drive to Miataland for a weekend of relaxation.Read more