I actually did love the eerie atmosphere the fog brought in this video. But for views a bright sunny day would be better indeed. Still a very enjoyable video.
Something very cool about this eerie weather, love it! I’d also love to see you go back and compare footage from this trip with a bright sunny day that would be awesome!
Hi! Cheers from Rimini! It was nice to see a video showing an area I know really well. Just a small correction: Bonelli Bus is just one of the two companies operating the Rimini-San Marino line: the bus you took from Rimini to San Marino is actually owned by Benedettini Brothers (one of the three separate bus companies with that name operating in the Rimini area). You can tell that because it has a San Marino license plate, unlike the Bonelli Bus ones that are "Italian". You were really unlucky with the weather: often, even when in Rimini there's fog or low clouds, San Marino is high enough to sit on the top of them, giving the impression that you're in an island lost inside a grey sea. On a clear day the view both towards Rimini and the sea, and towards the mountains, is really stunning. That said, San Marino City itself isn't that great: most of the architecture is much more recent than it wants you to believe, there are uninteresting souvenir shops everywhere and restaurants that serve low quality food at high prices to unexperienced tourists. There are however some really interesting places inside the territory of the small Republic: sadly you can only get there by car, as local public transport there is really bad, and Sammarinese people are notorious in the area for owning several cars per family. Fuel and alcoholics are also less expensive than in Italy, and there are much more permissive laws regarding the sale of weapons and ammunitions, fireworks and some electrical equipment. That and a more convenient taxation, which makes operating businesses more convenient, makes lots of Riminese people go to San Marino every day to work and do shopping: its proximity makes it appear just as a different neighbourhood of the same city. If you happen to come to the area again and wish to make another fancy bus trip I can suggest you going to San Leo, it's an impressive village built on a big rock with a beautiful castle. You just have to take the 160 Marecchia Valley bus line from Rimini to Pietracuta, and then a small bus operated by Valmabus/Benedettini Corrado (not related to the Sammarinese bus company).
I had the pleasure of staying overnight in the old city. At night the old town guard March through the streets in Swiss guard uniforms, to shut the gate. You become locked in. It was amazing, just like staying in a fairytale.
I've been on that bus from Rimini to San Marino and strangely enough the weather was just the same,grey and wet.I had a San Marino stamp in my passport but one of my old expired ones.
I went to San Marino with my then girlfriend, now wife 36 years ago. We caught the bus from Rimini, we were first in the queue, but somehow last onto the bus, being too polite to push our way on. We had to stand all the way there. Something similar happened on the way back, someone “reserved” all the seats, saying they were “Occupato”, so we had to stand all the way back too. It was a lovely sunny day when we went and it was packed with tourists.
First off I love your content, you are so straight forward and down to earth. In 1971 or 2 (what does it matter after 50+ year) i flew to Rimini from Gatwick on a package holiday in a Comet IV. One of the day trips we did was to San Marino, it was a lovely sunny day and the views are breathtaking you can see Rimini, you should return. I still have some super 8 footage of the place with the San Marino army which was compised then of two soldiers...
There used to be a Tramway / Light Railway up to San Marino (presumably from Rimini) - there's even a preserved Tram/Train in a Tunnel at the old terminus. Got destroyed by us Brits in WW2, and never rebuilt.
What a pity the weather was bad Scott. The views are stunning on a fine day. You really must come back again maybe later in the season: end May/June or September. I can see San Marino from my house!!
Great video, being from Northern Ireland we are the same in the football. I’m getting to visit Monaco this year as a cruise port visit. Super excited because my daughter in f1 mad. I’m looking forward to visiting grace Kelly’s memorial garden and her final resting place
What a small world... Last summer I stayed at the Napoleon for a night. And just around the time you filmed this I made a day trip to San Marino myself. Coincidence? Surly, but still, what a coincidence! :) The weather at least definitly matches my visit...
It reminded me of going to Venice on a very cold, wet foggy day. As a result of the weather, we literally had the place to itself, which actually made it great to explore. It was unfortunate you had that weather, but as you said at least you weren’t fighting crowds of tourists
Ah it is a shame about the mist. The views are stunning from the sides of the city. At least your journey there was a lot smoother and less expensive than mine!
Thanks Scott. The town looked wonderful in the mist. It absolutely quenched the tourist tat aspect of the place and emphasised the nook and cranny vibe it has going on.
What a fascinating place (city/country)! What a pity it was such a dreich day. By the number of steps you climbed, I think that wasn't mist, but low cloud! Another reason to go back on a sunny day.....
I was lucky enough to go to San Marino on a school trip when I was 14, which is 40 years ago now. It really is beautiful on a sunny day, even a bunch of unruly teenagers from Lincolnshire loved it.
First family foreign holiday I remember is almost 50 years ago and we went to Rimini. We visited San Marino and my dad bought stamps to add to his collection! I remember the coach we went on had flip down seats to increase capacity so there were extra seats in the aisles, it was bizarre.
What a lovely place, which definitely warrants a return visit when the weather is more clement. Really enjoyed your presentation and commentary, Scott.
I, too, learned about San Marino from my childhood stamp collection. Your video is the first time I've gotten a real glimpse at it. And the mist just adds to the mist-ique! Thank you for your excellent videos!
Wow, a very eerie stroll you took us on, as we made our way through the misty heights of San Marino. But I was enthralled every step along the way. Amazing how the locals don't seem to go outdoors in poor weather, and few sight seers venture up there too. I felt the conditions added to the mystique of the place. But I guess a sunny day would reflect the true beauty of this fascinating country within the bounds of Italy. Thanks for yet another great video Scott.
When I was a young child with the age of seven, my father was stationed in Vicenza, Italy for three years. I recall the canals of Venice, the leaning tower of Pisa, the ski resort at Asiago, and the small mountainous nation of San Marino. One summer we spent a week on the beach at Rimini, but one nice sunny day we climbed the steps of San Marino... Ascending lots of steps and descending lots of steps... Your video brings back the memories I shall never forget...
I've been to the San Marino F1 GP about 9 times each time staying in Bologna (either at the Youth Hostel or a 1 or 2 star pension). I've never been to San Marino though, looking at all those stairs it's for the best. Hopefully, you will go back and have decent weather. You have to be careful of the weather as it can be hot in summer (and full of tourists).
The misty view reminds me of the joke post cards that would have something like great Scottish Views no it would just be coloured grey. Looks like a nice place to visit for the day.
Been there for italian rally championship stage few time, and also when cycling race " Giro d' italia" was held here in 2019 i guess. Even with torrential rain, never seen such a desert
Wow, just wow. San Marino is on my list as a place I've seen (from the autostrada) but not been to, but this really makes me want to promote it to at least a place I've been to but not over-nighted in.
Nice video Scott! Have planned to make this trip in a couple of weeks when I'm down for the F1 at Imola. Usually like to have tickets booked, so was curious to see how Bonelli Bus works, nice to have this preview!
You may have ticked atmosphere unwittingly and you got it in spades. If you discount the drizzle if there was any,this was quite an adventure of discovery with twist and turns and lots of views into an unchartered abyss. Sadly the shops took a cue from the weather and declined to hustle . A summer visit is definitely warranted.
Hi bud i watch and love your blogs ❤ but im wondering if you could do the dog friendly cafes and pubs around Glasgow central for me as im coming up at the end off august and not sure where they are
What a fascinating place. Maybe a bit too many steps for me now! In your Euro quiz, I wanted to say, "Bosnia Herzegovina" as a country using the Euro unofficially, but that may not be correct now. I remember going there shortly after the end of the Yugoslav conflict and then you could use Deutsche Mark or their own money indiscriminately.
When I went to San Marino it was soggy and overcast just like your video. I like the non Vat in the shops though. Also please make an effort next time in Italy to try local dishes other than pizza 🍕😅
I used to live in Forlì for a year, and my visitors often wanted to tick San Marino off their list, so I got to visit it several times. It got a bit repetitive in the end.
Must be a thing Steve done video regarding scottish bank notes now yourself with stamps 😊 pity about the weather scott thanks enjoyed look forward too next video as allways
Thank you! That was a nice one, Scott. An I actually like it with a fog (I live in a large city with plenty of "bad" weather. I have a question. Your energy and fitness are quite amazing;: how young are you? 😊
I've been to Rimini a few times and every time I go I included a day trip to San Marino. Shame you had that weather, as you've got the other towers you can explore
Its funny you talk about the currency there I've just got back from Turkey another country that seems to use the euro for the tourists in the tourist areas where I was staying all the shops bars and restaurants and even my hotel was taking euros as payment but you go across the road to one of there chain supermarkets they refuse to take the euro in favour of lira. In some shops and when paid in liara, they had to ask someone to do the conversion for them Quite a strange one, it's like Turkey has an identity crisis
@LipSmackingTravel Hiya Bronzy , I was talking about your ' Planes trains everything ' site , the one you mentioned on the Rangers supporters forum , ' Jimmy Bell's Kitroom ' , tho I know like Chic Young you are a ' St .Mirren fan ' 😂 . BTW that avatar is the one you used to have up on the Rangers forum , tho when we asked you Scott about ' Bronzy ' , it suddenly changed to a pic of you with a beard 🤭 , that's ' what we're talking about ' Scott/Bronzy , but hey wr appreciate ya taking the time to reply , as it's very rare unless on your Rangers forum . BTW will you be making any videos if you are on the supporters bus for the European qualifiers ? .. of course not St.Mirren if they get there 😁 . Best regards Bronzy , we do enjoy your videos , but just found the double act a bit funny and thought had to ask . Best regards from the .. , eh ... Chic Young St.Mirren kind of supporters club 😉👍
Oh Bronzy !! We just noticed you were active on ' Jimmy Bell's Kitroom ' at the same time you posted us ? 🤔 , but we're sure that's just another coincidence in the middle of the night , like the avatar on ' Lipsacker ' is the same as the old ' Bronzy ' 😂 , I hope ya laughing Scott , like us , ya got rumbled 😁 , anyway take it easy but next Rangers game , maybe leave that St. Mirren hat . Oh and the guy who flagged this up to me is actually what you refer to as ' Timothy ' 😉 . Take it easy bronzy and I'll let you back to the kitroom but thanks for the reply 😄👍
You wouldn't get me walking on that narrow ledge!
I actually did love the eerie atmosphere the fog brought in this video. But for views a bright sunny day would be better indeed. Still a very enjoyable video.
Scott if you start doing quiz nights I ain’t going - I failed miserably with your questions 🤷🏼♂️
Something very cool about this eerie weather, love it! I’d also love to see you go back and compare footage from this trip with a bright sunny day that would be awesome!
Bedankt
Feels like you need to come back in the sunshine!
Another great video very interesting like all your videos are.
As a Welshman, who's seen us struggle against San Marino, thanks for the video and sorry you didn't see it on a better day!
Hi! Cheers from Rimini! It was nice to see a video showing an area I know really well. Just a small correction: Bonelli Bus is just one of the two companies operating the Rimini-San Marino line: the bus you took from Rimini to San Marino is actually owned by Benedettini Brothers (one of the three separate bus companies with that name operating in the Rimini area). You can tell that because it has a San Marino license plate, unlike the Bonelli Bus ones that are "Italian".
You were really unlucky with the weather: often, even when in Rimini there's fog or low clouds, San Marino is high enough to sit on the top of them, giving the impression that you're in an island lost inside a grey sea. On a clear day the view both towards Rimini and the sea, and towards the mountains, is really stunning. That said, San Marino City itself isn't that great: most of the architecture is much more recent than it wants you to believe, there are uninteresting souvenir shops everywhere and restaurants that serve low quality food at high prices to unexperienced tourists. There are however some really interesting places inside the territory of the small Republic: sadly you can only get there by car, as local public transport there is really bad, and Sammarinese people are notorious in the area for owning several cars per family. Fuel and alcoholics are also less expensive than in Italy, and there are much more permissive laws regarding the sale of weapons and ammunitions, fireworks and some electrical equipment. That and a more convenient taxation, which makes operating businesses more convenient, makes lots of Riminese people go to San Marino every day to work and do shopping: its proximity makes it appear just as a different neighbourhood of the same city.
If you happen to come to the area again and wish to make another fancy bus trip I can suggest you going to San Leo, it's an impressive village built on a big rock with a beautiful castle. You just have to take the 160 Marecchia Valley bus line from Rimini to Pietracuta, and then a small bus operated by Valmabus/Benedettini Corrado (not related to the Sammarinese bus company).
I had the pleasure of staying overnight in the old city.
At night the old town guard March through the streets in Swiss guard uniforms, to shut the gate. You become locked in.
It was amazing, just like staying in a fairytale.
Hi Scott!! Love your videos!! Have you considered visiting/doing videos of the other 4 smallest countries?? Love to see them!!!
Rimini seems like a nice town. 💚💙
I've been on that bus from Rimini to San Marino and strangely enough the weather was just the same,grey and wet.I had a San Marino stamp in my passport but one of my old expired ones.
I went to San Marino with my then girlfriend, now wife 36 years ago. We caught the bus from Rimini, we were first in the queue, but somehow last onto the bus, being too polite to push our way on. We had to stand all the way there. Something similar happened on the way back, someone “reserved” all the seats, saying they were “Occupato”, so we had to stand all the way back too. It was a lovely sunny day when we went and it was packed with tourists.
First off I love your content, you are so straight forward and down to earth. In 1971 or 2 (what does it matter after 50+ year) i flew to Rimini from Gatwick on a package holiday in a Comet IV. One of the day trips we did was to San Marino, it was a lovely sunny day and the views are breathtaking you can see Rimini, you should return. I still have some super 8 footage of the place with the San Marino army which was compised then of two soldiers...
Such a shame about the weather, but I can imagine how lovely it is on a warm sunny day.
Pressed the thumbs down button instead of the thumbs up button rectified it now. Excellent video as ever Scott 👏
There used to be a Tramway / Light Railway up to San Marino (presumably from Rimini) - there's even a preserved Tram/Train in a Tunnel at the old terminus. Got destroyed by us Brits in WW2, and never rebuilt.
What a pity the weather was bad Scott. The views are stunning on a fine day. You really must come back again maybe later in the season: end May/June or September. I can see San Marino from my house!!
Very enjoyable despite the thick mist which tends to muffle sounds. Well worth a visit for something a bit different.
Really enjoyed the video Scott . It's a shame about the weather . Keep up the great work 😊👍.
Great video, being from Northern Ireland we are the same in the football. I’m getting to visit Monaco this year as a cruise port visit. Super excited because my daughter in f1 mad. I’m looking forward to visiting grace Kelly’s memorial garden and her final resting place
Looks very atmospheric in the fog, like a Dracula town. I love heights. Thanks for sharing
I've been here 3 times. 1st was thick fog, 2nd was very cloudy and 3rd was drizzle.
Beautiful place though. Great alcohol prices and DELICIOUS food!!
Great video a ls always Scott
A great video and I really enjoyed it and thank you so much for making it.
Loved this video. Sorry about the weather. Hope you'll go back soon and take us with you.
What a small world... Last summer I stayed at the Napoleon for a night. And just around the time you filmed this I made a day trip to San Marino myself. Coincidence? Surly, but still, what a coincidence! :)
The weather at least definitly matches my visit...
It reminded me of going to Venice on a very cold, wet foggy day. As a result of the weather, we literally had the place to itself, which actually made it great to explore. It was unfortunate you had that weather, but as you said at least you weren’t fighting crowds of tourists
Ah it is a shame about the mist. The views are stunning from the sides of the city. At least your journey there was a lot smoother and less expensive than mine!
Strange how you and Steve always find steps.
Excellent tour of a beautiful country brilliant Vlog as always keep up the good work Scott
Looks beautiful, yet so bleak. Good video 👍
I like this place so haunting
Thanks Scott. The town looked wonderful in the mist. It absolutely quenched the tourist tat aspect of the place and emphasised the nook and cranny vibe it has going on.
Great video as always Scott
What a fascinating place (city/country)! What a pity it was such a dreich day. By the number of steps you climbed, I think that wasn't mist, but low cloud! Another reason to go back on a sunny day.....
I was lucky enough to go to San Marino on a school trip when I was 14, which is 40 years ago now. It really is beautiful on a sunny day, even a bunch of unruly teenagers from Lincolnshire loved it.
Mysterious and beautiful with the fog.
very atmospheric arty photography
First family foreign holiday I remember is almost 50 years ago and we went to Rimini. We visited San Marino and my dad bought stamps to add to his collection! I remember the coach we went on had flip down seats to increase capacity so there were extra seats in the aisles, it was bizarre.
What a lovely place, which definitely warrants a return visit when the weather is more clement. Really enjoyed your presentation and commentary, Scott.
Shame for the weather, the look form the tower down to Adriatic coast is amazing.
Hah same thing happened to me when I went a few years back… dense fog.
Glad they seem to have stopped selling Benito M souvenirs at least.
Proof that philately will get you everywhere!
Boom Boom!
I, too, learned about San Marino from my childhood stamp collection. Your video is the first time I've gotten a real glimpse at it. And the mist just adds to the mist-ique! Thank you for your excellent videos!
Wow, a very eerie stroll you took us on, as we made our way through the misty heights of San Marino. But I was enthralled
every step along the way. Amazing how the locals don't seem to go outdoors in poor weather, and few sight seers venture
up there too. I felt the conditions added to the mystique of the place. But I guess a sunny day would reflect the true beauty
of this fascinating country within the bounds of Italy. Thanks for yet another great video Scott.
When I was a young child with the age of seven, my father was stationed in Vicenza, Italy for three years. I recall the canals of Venice, the leaning tower of Pisa, the ski resort at Asiago, and the small mountainous nation of San Marino. One summer we spent a week on the beach at Rimini, but one nice sunny day we climbed the steps of San Marino... Ascending lots of steps and descending lots of steps... Your video brings back the memories I shall never forget...
It looks like a place I need to put on my bucket list. Looks very interesting, even with the fog.
I've been to the San Marino F1 GP about 9 times each time staying in Bologna (either at the Youth Hostel or a 1 or 2 star pension). I've never been to San Marino though, looking at all those stairs it's for the best.
Hopefully, you will go back and have decent weather. You have to be careful of the weather as it can be hot in summer (and full of tourists).
The misty view reminds me of the joke post cards that would have something like great Scottish Views no it would just be coloured grey. Looks like a nice place to visit for the day.
Looks romantic
Been there for italian rally championship stage few time, and also when cycling race " Giro d' italia" was held here in 2019 i guess. Even with torrential rain, never seen such a desert
Wow, just wow. San Marino is on my list as a place I've seen (from the autostrada) but not been to, but this really makes me want to promote it to at least a place I've been to but not over-nighted in.
Hi, thanks for this video. I am planning a day out in San Marino next month.
Nice video Scott! Have planned to make this trip in a couple of weeks when I'm down for the F1 at Imola. Usually like to have tickets booked, so was curious to see how Bonelli Bus works, nice to have this preview!
Been there nice place in high summer with sunshine but be prepared to walk a lot .
You may have ticked atmosphere unwittingly and you got it in spades. If you discount the drizzle if there was any,this was quite an adventure of discovery with twist and turns and lots of views into an unchartered abyss. Sadly the shops took a cue from the weather and declined to hustle . A summer visit is definitely warranted.
Hi bud i watch and love your blogs ❤ but im wondering if you could do the dog friendly cafes and pubs around Glasgow central for me as im coming up at the end off august and not sure where they are
We knew nothing about San Marino and now we know quite a bit more. What a fascinating place! Thanks to taking us along on another interesting trip.
What a fascinating place. Maybe a bit too many steps for me now!
In your Euro quiz, I wanted to say, "Bosnia Herzegovina" as a country using the Euro unofficially, but that may not be correct now. I remember going there shortly after the end of the Yugoslav conflict and then you could use Deutsche Mark or their own money indiscriminately.
Definitely a place for you to go back to in clear weather.
Shame the views were limited but it did look nice and atmospheric, particularly due to lack of other tourists
Reminded me of ‘The Mouse That Roared’
Nice video bro keep the good work 😊😊
When I went to San Marino it was soggy and overcast just like your video. I like the non Vat in the shops though. Also please make an effort next time in Italy to try local dishes other than pizza 🍕😅
Wow very nice. I like. I like hills lol. Very desolate. Thank you Scott..
It's an odd place. To me the fog is depressing and makes you want to stay at home. I imagine on a clear day it is very picturesque.
Your a fit guy Scott thank you for filming your journeys
I used to live in Forlì for a year, and my visitors often wanted to tick San Marino off their list, so I got to visit it several times. It got a bit repetitive in the end.
what a wonderfull view scot
So strange - but glad that you took “us” along!
Yes I sm sure it would be spectacular on a sunny day as well
Love your vids- keep them up!
Must be a thing Steve done video regarding scottish bank notes now yourself with stamps 😊 pity about the weather scott thanks enjoyed look forward too next video as allways
No hills in Paisley? Try Dunfermline or Edinburgh!!
That's the same view I saw from the Grand canyon
Thank you! That was a nice one, Scott. An I actually like it with a fog (I live in a large city with plenty of "bad" weather.
I have a question. Your energy and fitness are quite amazing;: how young are you? 😊
Requested sunny day, but it's lost in mail 😂 maybe they wanted you to make you feel home?
Scott, I think you broke into the janitor's room!
I've been to Rimini a few times and every time I go I included a day trip to San Marino. Shame you had that weather, as you've got the other towers you can explore
Being afraid of heights I’d only go up in weather like that. 😂
When you get back is there any chance hun you could do the dog friendly ❤ places 2 eate in glasgow cafes and pubs ty
Isn't their football team called San Marino nil?
Well I'll get that time back
Its funny you talk about the currency there I've just got back from Turkey another country that seems to use the euro for the tourists in the tourist areas where I was staying all the shops bars and restaurants and even my hotel was taking euros as payment but you go across the road to one of there chain supermarkets they refuse to take the euro in favour of lira.
In some shops and when paid in liara, they had to ask someone to do the conversion for them
Quite a strange one, it's like Turkey has an identity crisis
pub quiz - just got back from andorra and have a load of andorran euro coins that came in my change!
👍👍👍
How's this for an amazing view? 😆
I learned about San Marino from Formula 1
What time of year did you go? It's extremely quiet!!
San Marino maybe the smallest country in Europe but it still looks beautiful.
You could’ve gone to stirring today and had the same views 😂
As an asthmatic then this country seems like a nightmare 😂
Why didn't you get your passport stamped ?
San Marino - otherwise known as "Step City".....
Maybe it was just the weather but the place didn't seem particularly welcoming?
BRONZY, how come you reply to posts on the Rangers site , but you don't reply to posters on here ?
What are you talking about?
@LipSmackingTravel Hiya Bronzy , I was talking about your ' Planes trains everything ' site , the one you mentioned on the Rangers supporters forum , ' Jimmy Bell's Kitroom ' , tho I know like Chic Young you are a ' St .Mirren fan ' 😂 . BTW that avatar is the one you used to have up on the Rangers forum , tho when we asked you Scott about ' Bronzy ' , it suddenly changed to a pic of you with a beard 🤭 , that's ' what we're talking about ' Scott/Bronzy , but hey wr appreciate ya taking the time to reply , as it's very rare unless on your Rangers forum . BTW will you be making any videos if you are on the supporters bus for the European qualifiers ? .. of course not St.Mirren if they get there 😁 . Best regards Bronzy , we do enjoy your videos , but just found the double act a bit funny and thought had to ask . Best regards from the .. , eh ... Chic Young St.Mirren kind of supporters club 😉👍
Oh Bronzy !! We just noticed you were active on ' Jimmy Bell's Kitroom ' at the same time you posted us ? 🤔 , but we're sure that's just another coincidence in the middle of the night , like the avatar on ' Lipsacker ' is the same as the old ' Bronzy ' 😂 , I hope ya laughing Scott , like us , ya got rumbled 😁 , anyway take it easy but next Rangers game , maybe leave that St. Mirren hat . Oh and the guy who flagged this up to me is actually what you refer to as ' Timothy ' 😉 . Take it easy bronzy and I'll let you back to the kitroom but thanks for the reply 😄👍
Mmm mushroom country
Switzerland also isn't part of the EU but uses the Euro.
No, it still uses the Swiss Franc. Certain places might *accept* euros but it's just to get you to spend.