First tower (La Guaita) - San Marino
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Noe1
N 43° 56.140 E 012° 26.974
33T E 295298 N 4867889
Guaita is fortress on one of three peaks which overlooks the city of San Marino.
Waymark Code: WMMRKT
Location: San Marino
Date Posted: 10/29/2014
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The Guaita fortress is on the obverse side of € 0.05 Sammarinese euro coins.
The Guaita fortress is the oldest of the three towers constructed on Monte Titano, and the most famous. It was built in the 11th century and served briefly as a prison. It is one of the three towers depicted on both the national flag and coat of arms.
Money Issuing Country: San Marino
Currency: Euro
Denomination: € 0.05
Type of Money: Coin
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Date of Issue: Not listed
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