- Station address: Piazzale Campo della Fiera, 10, San-Marino
- Length: 1,5 km
- Route: Borgo Maggiore and Monte Titano
- The cost of the trip: 4,5 euros
- Travel interval: 15 minutes
One of the smallest states, as well as the oldest European republic, San Marino is a favorite place for many tourists. After all, the proverb "small, yes, daring" works perfectly here. The picturesque nature and the memorable architecture attract millions of tourists every year as a magnet. Well, to consider all the sights of a small country is most convenient from the height of the cable car of San Marino.
Main mode of transport and attraction
Another name of San Marino - "the mountain, turned into a republic" - describes the peculiarities of the relief of this country as best as possible. It is extremely difficult to move through mountainous terrain by car, moreover, it is also forbidden in the historical center. Let's say you still decide to rent a car. In that case, you will pay a decent amount for renting a car and parking it if you find there an empty seat. Therefore, the funicular in San Marino is the main mode of transport. Moreover, this vehicle with cable rope is used to transport both people and cargo.
Features of the trip by cable car in San Marino
So, if you decide to make a small trip from the capital, for example, to the city of Borgo Maggiore or to Monte Titano , you need to consider several important features of the cable car. The length of the road is only one and a half kilometer. That is, you can reach the destination in just a few minutes. All the cars of the funicular are signed "1" or "2". Many tourists who first found themselves in San Marino, are afraid of being late for the funicular. Do not do this, because the trains run every fifteen minutes.
Another feature of the cable car is a stunning panorama that opens from a bird's eye view. Unfortunately, the time you spend in the air will not allow you to enjoy the country's views for a long time.
But you can skip a few cars and inspect the state from the top station of the cable car. From there you will see the fortress of San Marino or the city-commune, the main attractions of the country and the picturesque hills surrounding the republic.
On the gondolas by air
An interesting fact about San Marino is that the funicular wagons are poetically called "gandols", just like traditional Venetian rowing boats.
The ropeway is very popular with Russian-speaking tourists in winter, during seasonal sales. She quickly transfers all lovers of shopping from one part of the country to another.
A huge number of Russian-speaking tourists has caused another interesting feature of the cable car, and the whole of San Marino. When buying tickets for the funicular, you definitely will not have any problems, and you can forget about the language barrier for a while. The sellers, who often communicate with tourists, will be able to explain to you in Russian how much the round-trip tickets cost.
The cost and schedule of the funicular
The trip by cable car is quite inexpensive, € 4,5 round-trip. Near the funicular there is a parking for cars. The cost of parking is € 1 per hour. You can stay and free parking, located about three hundred meters from the funicular.
The schedule of the cable car depends on the time of the year and the month.
- in January and February the road runs from 7.50 to 18.30 local time;
- in March from 7.50 to 19.00;
- in April from 7.50 to 19.30;
- in May and June from 7.50 to 20.00;
- from July 1 to September 5 from 7.50 to 1.00;
- from September 6 to September 30 from 7.50 to 20.00;
- in October from 7.50 to 19.00;
- in November - December from 7.50 to 18.30.
The exact schedule of departure of the cars of the funicular does not exist.
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