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Marinus and Mount Titano

In short: In San Marino’s founding legend, a Dalmatian stonecutter named Marinus makes his way to Mount Titano.

Marinus and Mount Titano · A stonecutter’s refuge on the mountain FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 215 Marinus and Mount Titano In San Marino’s founding legend, a Dalmatian stonecutter named Marinus makes his way to Mount Titano. Origin A founding legend attached to Mount Titano in San Marino. The traditional date in the legend is 301. The World Heritage nomination submitted in 2007 records the story. Atlas record 2007 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF A stonecutter’s refuge on the mountain Reach¹ 1/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 1 records · 1 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

A founding legend attached to Mount Titano in San Marino. The traditional date in the legend is 301. The World Heritage nomination submitted in 2007 records the story.

In the story, Marinus withdraws to Mount Titano and a community grows around him. The World Heritage dossier also records a tradition in which the mountain is given to him after he heals Felicissima’s son. UNESCO’s historical account dates the independent city-state to the 13th century.

Dated records and sources

  1. 2007 · Mount Titano, San Marino
    Republic of San Marino · World Heritage nomination 1245 · founding legend

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