Probably erected in the mid 1500s, San Marino people consider the Bell Tower a very important symbol. 

During past centuries, its tolls used to call the inhabitants to defend their country every time it was in jeopardy; today the bell tolls on the occasion of the Republic’s most important civil and religious holidays. 

From the Bell Tower one can see the whole city, overshadowed by the Government Building and the Basilica. In the background is a view of the Romagna Apennines and, on the closer mountains, of some strongholds, among which that of Verucchio, once belonging to the Malatestas of Rimini, historical enemies of San Marino.