Top 18 Natural Monuments around Montescudo-Monte Colombo

In addition to the magnificent cypress tree, which has withstood fires and the elements over time, it's also lovely to take a break in the alcove where the nativity scene is set up. The perfect place to rest your mind from the chaos of everyday life.

Natural caves of Onfero, to visit!

Fully understood in the UNESCO protected area, serves as an excursion link to the historic center of Borgo Maggiore and that of San Marino City, which have also been designated a World Heritage Site. In a few minutes you find yourself completely immersed in the woods, a journey that offers breathtaking views. The path that develops along the half height of Monte Titano, along the entire front of the cliff, skirting the imposing rock walls and passing through the natural terraces, open towards the Adriatic Sea. Among the visible treasures are the nesting of the peregrine falcon, ancient and rare plants such as the Nebrodense ephedra, magnificent climbing routes and the ancient sacred place of the Tanaccia sanctuary. This route also passes along the ancient road connecting the city and the village, the Arnella Coast. Path of the Titan Thematic itinerary n. 1 Cliff Path Length approximately 4km Travel time 2 hours

The Rain Forest, a suggestive fountain that dominates Piazzale Roma, a tribute to the rain and the coolness that it brings with it, but also a reference to fishing and the sea, with six large columns of stratified natural glass holding up seven fishing nets from which it drips the rain, producing a musical clicking sound.

Beautiful monastery with a great garden!

The Onferno Caves are a karst complex of caves located in the chalk.

The Sentiero della Rupe is a hiking route that winds along the top of Mount Titano, uniting the two medieval historic centers of San Marino City and Borgo Maggiore. The trail is approximately 4 km long and its altitude varies between 200 and 400 meters depending on the route chosen.

The centenary cypress of San Francesco in Villa Verrucchio It is said that Saint Francis, during his trip to the province of Rimini in the 13th century, planted the "bordone" that supported him during the journey into the ground. This stick took root in a miraculous way, giving life to a cypress that would remain in history. A tree that has faced not only atmospheric events, but also life-threatening situations created by men, particularly in the Napoleonic period of 1800, the army that entered the convent received orders to cut down the tree and while they attempted to burn it, a messenger arrived with a counter-order not to shoot it down again. Furthermore, during the last world war the Germans burned part of it to keep warm and in 1980 the main peak, 10 meters higher, collapsed due to bad weather. According to the Franciscan friars, this tree, which excites everyone with its beauty and majesty, is the symbol of the idea that God is a strong support like the staff that supported Saint Francis. The cypress, weakened by age and the various fire attempts it has received, stands upright thanks to some slightly rusty metal prostheses, but compared to its much younger counterparts, it seems to be in good health. It has been the subject of scientific studies that wanted to shed light on the secret of this plant's long life. This monumental cypress planted in 1213, according to tradition by Saint Francis, can be admired today in the cloister of the convent as a colossal 25 meter high vegetal monument which has "seen" 800 years of history flow around it. Who knows how many things he would have to tell... When you see it you are fascinated and amazed. It is one of the arboreal testimonies of nature's resistance virtues. Another wonder of Creation. (Source: https://monasteriemiliaromagna.it/it/blog/er/24-il-cipresso-centenario-di-san-francesco-a-villa-verrucchio)