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

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

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

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:

Following the success of the first weekend, the “Christmas of Wonders – A Timeless Story” will be held again from 6 to 8 December, coinciding with the Immaculate Conception holiday, offering new attractions and a festive atmosphere in the historic centre of San Marino.

The old town will be illuminated and filled with seasonal music, turning every street and square into a lively

The historic centre of San Marino will host the new edition of the winter celebration “Christmas of Wonders” from 29 November 2025 until 6 January 2026. This year’s theme is “A Timeless Story”. The UNESCO‑listed streets and squares will be illuminated with extensive lighting, musical soundscapes and visual scenography, creating a unique festive route.

The highlight is the “Great

The traditional lighting ceremony of the “Christmas of Wonders” took place this afternoon in Piazza della Libertà, featuring the illumination of the 12‑metre “Great Star”.

Attending the event were State Secretary for Tourism Federico Pedini Amati, Tourism Office Director Annachiara Sica, Nextime CEO Alberto Di Rosa and artistic director & event director Simone Ranieri.

Starting on 29 November, the historic centre of San Marino will host the 23rd edition of “Christmas of Wonders”. The edition, under the theme “A Timeless Story”, aims to celebrate the festive spirit through light shows, traditional markets, family‑friendly attractions and an overall magical atmosphere that bridges past and present.

The programme kicks off with the weekend of

On 20 December 2025 the Multieventi Sport Domus in San Marino will host the live broadcast of the Fight Clubbing World Championship 2025, streamed worldwide by DAZN.

The event will be shown in more than 200 countries, reaching an estimated 460 000 live viewers and a social‑media audience of over 3.5 million users. Three world titles will be contested, including the bout of local

The Ministry of Tourism together with the Ministry of Territory, Environment and Agriculture continues to promote San Marino’s food and wine excellence through the “From the Land to the Table” project. The initiative creates a link between producers, restaurateurs and local businesses, allowing them to jointly highlight the authentic value of the Republic’s territory through cuisine.

San Marino will host the European Finals of the Tour Music Fest from 22 to 30 November 2025. More than 650 emerging artists and bands, selected from roughly 20 000 applications across 13 European countries, will take part in the nine‑day event.

The programme will use the Republic’s main cultural venues – from the historic Teatro Titano to the Little Tony Auditorium in Serravalle

On 5 November 2025, the Secretary of State for Tourism of the Republic of San Marino, Federico Pedini Amati, announced his upcoming visit to Riyadh from 9 to 13 November. The trip coincides with the 26th UN World Tourism Organization General Assembly and the World Tourism Forum, providing a platform to raise San Marino’s profile in the global tourism arena and to secure partnerships for infrastructure