Fiorentino

Fiorentino is one of the nine castelli, or districts, of San Marino. It covers an area of 6.56 km² (2.53 sq mi), making it the fourth smallest castello in the country. In 2023, Fiorentino was home to 2,615 people. The name Fiorentino comes from the Romagnol language, where it is called Fiurentêin. This small district is part of the beautiful and historic country of San Marino.

History

San Marino started as just Mount Titano. In 1463, it joined an alliance against Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, the Lord of Rimini, who was defeated. As a reward, Pope Pius II gave San Marino three towns: Fiorentino, Montegiardino, and Serravalle. Later, Faetano also joined San Marino voluntarily, and the country’s borders have stayed the same since then.

After the war, the people of San Marino destroyed the castle in Fiorentino to keep it from their enemies. Today, the castle sits in ruins on Mount Seghizo. Fiorentino is sometimes called the "Land of Castles" because it had many towers and castles. One tower, Torricella, stood on Monte San Cristoforo but was torn down in 1465. Another castle, Pennarossa, was on Mount Moganzio, and only its foundations and old water storage remain. The symbol of Fiorentino shows three red roses on a yellow shield.

Geography

San Marino is divided into nine areas called municipalities, and Fiorentino is one of them. It covers an area of 6.56 km² (2.53 sq mi), making it the fourth smallest of these areas. In 2023, about 2,615 people lived there.

Fiorentino shares borders with several other areas in San Marino and two in nearby Italy. It includes three smaller neighborhoods and is known for its many businesses and nice homes. The area also has a big sports field and is home to two soccer teams.

Climate

Fiorentino has a humid subtropical climate.