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Guaita

Summary

The Guaita, also known as the Rocca (Italian: "La Rocca") is one of three towered peaks overlooking the city of San Marino, the capital of San Marino. The other two are Cesta and Montale.

Fortress of Guaita
Interior church of Santa Barbara

Fortress of Guaita edit

The fortress is the oldest of the three towers constructed on Monte Titano, and the most famous. It was built in the 11th century and served briefly as a prison.

It is depicted on both the national flag and coat of arms.

It is registered as a World Heritage Site since 2008.[1][2]

See also edit

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    Large view
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    Main entrance
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    External view, in the foreground the defensive wall that almost hides the Guaita tower.


43°56′07″N 12°26′59″E / 43.9354°N 12.4496°E / 43.9354; 12.4496

References edit

  1. ^ "Twenty-seven new sites inscribed - New cultural sites inscribed during the 32nd session". unesco.org.
  2. ^ "New cultural sites inscribed: San Marino Historic Centre and Mount Titano". unesco.org.