San Marino stamps year 1970 Saint Francis’s Gate Rocca Fortress MNH set
San Marino, one of the world’s smallest and oldest republics, has several historic sites, including Saint Francis’s Gate and the Rocca Fortress (Guaita Tower).
- Saint Francis’s Gate (Porta San Francesco)
- This is one of the main entrances into the historic center of San Marino.
- Built in 1361 as part of the city’s defensive walls, it served as a key point of access and security.
- Near the gate, you can find the San Francesco Museum, which houses religious artifacts and historical artworks.
- Rocca Fortress (Guaita Tower)
- The Guaita Tower is the oldest and most famous of the Three Towers of San Marino.
- Built in the 11th century, it was used as a military fortress and even a prison.
- The tower provides stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the Adriatic Sea.
