Сан-Марино. Travel digest

On Thursday, 19 March 2026 at 17:00, the Church of St. Francis in San Marino will host the opening ceremony of a year‑long programme marking 800 years since the saint’s death (1226‑2026). The liturgical celebration will be led by His Excellency Bishop Domenico Beneventi of the Diocese of San Marino‑Montefeltro and will be attended by the Captains Regent Matteo Rossi and Lorenzo Bugli.

The San Marino Tourism Board, together with USOT – the San Marino Association of Tourism Operators – announces that the deadline to submit applications for the training programme that qualifies participants for an accommodation‑business operating licence is 18:00 on Wednesday, 18 March 2026.

The 16‑hour course is offered free of charge to all existing accommodation operators

On Saturday, 14 March 2026, at 16:30, the Teatro Titano in the Republic of San Marino will host the ninth edition of the Alberto Sordi Family Award. The prize, created in 2017, honors artistic talent and civic commitment that reflect the cultural and human legacy of the renowned Italian actor Alberto Sordi.

The event is supported by the State Secretariat for Tourism and the San Marino

The 70th edition of the San Marino Song Contest, organized to select the republic’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, concluded with the song “Superstar” performed by Senhit together with Boy George being chosen as the winner.

The final took place on 6 March at the Teatro Nuovo in the Republic of San Marino. The event was attended by the Captains Regent Matteo Rossi

Yesterday the two Captains Regent of the Republic – Matteo Rossi and Lorenzo Bugli – received the team behind the 2026 edition of the San Marino Song Contest. In the audience were the State Secretary for Tourism Federico Pedini Amati, the President of San Marino RTV Pasquale Valentini, the contest’s creative director and host Simona Ventura, co‑hosts Marco Carrara and Maddalena Corvaglia, and

ITB Berlin opened on 3 March 2026, bringing together leading players of the global tourism industry. The Republic of San Marino is present at the fair until 6 March, occupying a 35 m² booth within the ENIT pavilion (stand 107, Hall 1.2).

San Marino, together with Italy, remains one of the most popular destinations for German‑speaking visitors, thanks to its rich cultural heritage,

The Tourism Office of the Republic of San Marino, together with the San Marino Tourism Operators Union (USOT), announces that registration is now open for a free training programme aimed at granting the qualification required to operate an accommodation enterprise.

The course is offered at no cost to all lodging providers located within the Republic, as well as to entrepreneurs

The final of the San Marino Song Contest will be held on Friday, 6 March 2026 at 20:30 in the Teatro Nuovo in Dogana. The show will be broadcast live on San Marino RTV (channel 550), Radio San Marino, Rai Radio 2 and streamed on RaiPlay.

The event was presented at a press conference in Casa Sanremo. Speakers included Roberto Sergio, General Director of San Marino RTV and RAI;

San Marino inaugurated its exhibition pavilion at the Milan International Tourism Trade Fair (BIT) 2026, which runs alongside the Winter Olympic Games. Located in Booth 11 and covering more than 60 m², the stand showcases the micro‑state as a combination of millennial history and a forward‑looking, responsible approach to hospitality.

The opening ceremony was attended by Annachiara Sica,

The 27th International Magic Festival will be held in San Marino from 13 to 15 March 2026, under the patronage of the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Education and Culture.

The event continues to position the Republic as a leading international hub for magic, offering a programme that combines high quality, prestige and open accessibility for all visitors.

San Marino's tourism sector achieved a new record in 2025, welcoming over 2.1 million visitors – the highest number since 2008 – and continued to expand its accommodation capacity and visitor spending.

According to the Statistics Office, the Republic received 2,110,236 tourists in 2025, an increase of 1.97 % compared with the previous year. The number of available beds rose to

The Republic of San Marino reinforced its standing in international tourism today during a high‑level meeting in Madrid. The delegation, headed by Tourism Minister Federico Pedini Amati and his Chief of Cabinet Alan Gasperoni, who also serves as San Marino’s UN Tourism Focal Point, discussed programme priorities with senior officials of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

The

Following the popularity of the “Christmas of Wonders” program, the outdoor ice rink located in Cava dei Balestrieri will continue to welcome visitors on weekends until Sunday, 1 March. The venue has become one of the most requested attractions in the Republic.

It offers a pleasant ice‑skating experience for both children and adults.

Opening hours
Friday: 15:00 – 19:00
Saturday:

Starting Sunday, 11 January, the Italian channel Italia 1 will resume airing repeats of the second season of the television show Impossible Challenge. The program, presented by Stefano Corti, is completely shot in the Republic of San Marino and combines sport with entertainment, offering viewers daring and humorous contests.

The episodes will be broadcast every Sunday at 11:45 a.m.

Following the strong response to the 23rd edition, the “Christmas of Wonders” festival is now entering its closing stage, which will culminate on Tuesday, 6 January.

The programme continues with a rich schedule of performances and attractions spread across the historic centre. Visitors can enjoy illuminated streets, traditional markets, a “Timeless Village” designed for children,

On 31 December the capital will host “2000 Che Stories!”, a New Year’s Eve celebration dedicated to the music and culture of the 2000s. Piazza Sant’Agata will be transformed into a large outdoor stage where visitors can dance and enjoy a programme that includes DJ sets, live performances and visual shows.

DJ Simone Dei Tos will spin the biggest hits of the decade, while vocalist

From 24 December 2025 until 6 January 2026 the historic centre of the Republic of San Marino will host the 23rd edition of “The Christmas of Wonders – A Timeless Celebration”. The UNESCO‑listed Old Town will be transformed into a festive arena filled with lights, markets, performances, ice‑skating and family‑friendly attractions.

From 20 December 2025 to 6 January 2026 the Republic of San Marino will host the 23rd edition of Il Natale delle Meraviglie – Una Storia Senza Tempo. The historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, will become a continuous festive venue offering markets, shows, a skating rink and a wide range of family‑friendly attractions.

The festive program “Il Natale delle Meraviglie – A Timeless Story” continues in the historic centre of San Marino, offering visitors a bright and magical atmosphere on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December.

Highlights of the weekend include:

The Republic of San Marino has concluded the Immaculate Bridge celebrations (6–8 December 2025) with record‑breaking tourism figures.

A total of 35 880 visits were registered over the long weekend, highlighting the strong attraction of the Sammarinese offer. Hotel occupancy reached an average of more than 1 200 guests per night on 7–8 December, effectively filling the available