Doesn’t Pianacci sound like a place from a storybook? Pianacci is a special place. It is a curazia within the castello of Fiorentino in San Marino.
Let’s explore Pianacci a bit. Pianacci is a small, but significant part of San Marino. It sits at an elevation of 450 meters. That’s about 1480 feet above sea level.
Imagine the views from Pianacci. You can see across the landscape. The demonym for people from Pianacci is Piannesi. When you meet someone from here remember that.
Pianacci is located at coordinates 43.911611 degrees North and 12.4518000 degrees East. This precise location marks it on the map. It is a small detail that connects it to the wider world.
San Marino, where Pianacci resides, has an interesting past. Until 1463 the Republic included only Monte Titano. After an alliance against Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, San Marino gained Fiorentino, Montegiardino and Serravalle. Faetano also joined voluntarily.
Throughout history San Marino faced occupations. Cesare Borgia occupied it in 1503. Cardinal Alberoni tried in 1739. Even during World War II, the Wehrmacht and Allies briefly occupied it.
Today San Marino is an active member of the international community. It maintains diplomatic relations with over 70 countries. It is part of the UN and has ties with the EU.
The historic center of San Marino and Monte Titano is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It features towers walls and a 19th-century basilica. You can also find 14th and 16th-century convents there.
Pianacci is a piece of this rich history. It is a quiet corner with its own story to tell. Next time you are in San Marino take a moment to think about Pianacci. Its history and its people connect it to the heart of San Marino.