San Marino is the world's oldest still-existing republic, founded way back in 301AD. How has such a tiny country been able to resist invasion and retain independence for 1700 years? The answer lies at the top of a mountain...
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@mmtcar4 жыл бұрын
I just can't stop laughing. Your channel is the best suggestion youtube has ever made.
@thebushtelegraph88652 жыл бұрын
Totally agree!!!
@danmorrison8194 Жыл бұрын
Sometimes the algorithm just works.
@bly24894 жыл бұрын
You probably already knew this, but that poster with the dude saying ciao is there as his last will, because he is dead. There is a video about that from "Rare Earth"
@aldenwilner33004 жыл бұрын
I thought that looked familiar... Somehow it seems like Tim and Evan in the same room would be one of those matter/antimatter mutual annihilation things. "Well isn't this cool?" "But here's the thing. This isn't just about cool scenery." "Oh, yes, it is!" "Snarky Brit!" "Pompous Canuck!"
@LadyLexyStarwatcher4 жыл бұрын
I saw that picture and was like WILLY! I love that dude! RIP I had to go look for the Rare Earth video (The Grief Machine)
@dasaggropop12444 жыл бұрын
its basically the last existing of the many medival city republics in italy
@allangibson84944 жыл бұрын
Other than the Vatican...(but it used to be much bigger).
@panzertee97904 жыл бұрын
Apart from the fact that it broke free from the Roman Empire (before the medieval era)
@allangibson84944 жыл бұрын
@@panzertee9790 The Western Roman Empire stopped being able to function as a state in 480 and was extinct even as a concept by 600. Breaking free of something that no longer exists is not too hard.
@panzertee97904 жыл бұрын
Allan Gibson Which would be true apart front the fact that San Marino broke free 180 years earlier when Rome was a fairly stable state again.
@allangibson84944 жыл бұрын
@TheRenaissanceman65 San Marino started as a monastery in 301. Not exactly independent. The Western Roman empire fell apart over the next century and a half through invasion and reductions in taxation income (small government in practice).
@ardmichielsen29774 жыл бұрын
Fun fact about San Marino (the country). When Napoleon was there (around 1800) he offered the San Marini (?) an enlargement for their country, but the San Marini gently refused the option, as the larger country would be more difficult to defend. Another "fun" fact (if you can call it fun). When I was there in 2005 at a lot of spots you could buy wine with a picture of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini on it.
@ardmichielsen29774 жыл бұрын
@F0r3A I was there somewhere around the 25th of june (saturday). Don't know the exact date of our visit to San Marino city as we stayed for a few nights at Centro Vacanze San Marino.
@CaptHollister4 жыл бұрын
@F0r3A Yeah, but this isn't Italy
@steampunklemur4 жыл бұрын
The Sammarinese* Just thought I'd help with the demonym :p
@@Alby_Torino always double "m" in this case for a matter of euphonetic
@briann5174 жыл бұрын
5:15 The tempo of the song lines up with the flickering light.
@whitestguyuknow4 жыл бұрын
What a life that cat must live. Free to roam wherever it pleases with practically no fear of predators. Just in the forest up on the peak of a mountain top on its own. I wish we could see through it's eyes for a period of time to see the world how it sees it
@payt014 жыл бұрын
Let's do a touristy kind of show, and show off some sights and whatnot. At night. In the mist.. lol..
@numbereightyseven3 жыл бұрын
Well, you're not a true tim traveler, then, are you...
@Banzybanz4 жыл бұрын
Undefeatable except in football
@Steroumel5 жыл бұрын
Hehe the music was synchronous to the light... Or... was it?! I love the little details (except the cat at the end, it was creepy 😜)
@TheTimTraveller5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Steroumel! Don't worry, I only added the cat at the end to see if anyone was still watching. It's not real... ...but it's alive and dead at the same time.
@ivanj.conway99194 жыл бұрын
Poor cat. That's a sin.
@The_NSeven4 жыл бұрын
And the piano music was the same as the other
@Vtarngpb2 ай бұрын
@@TheTimTravellerwhenever someone mentions San Marino… EVERY TIME!! 🤬🤣
@ianbaram30434 жыл бұрын
Although people rarely call it such, the Borough of Manhattan in New York City is officially the County of New York, so if you are in Manhattan you are in fact in New York County, New York City, New York State
@rosiefay72834 жыл бұрын
If you're counting that, then I give you Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma state.
@andyjay7294 жыл бұрын
@@rosiefay7283 Unfortunately Iowa City, Iowa is not in Iowa County, Iowa. Nor is Oregon City, Oregon in Oregon County (mainly because there's no Oregon County in OR)
@OntarioTrafficMan4 жыл бұрын
México City is also México, México, México
@EliStettner4 жыл бұрын
Brooklyn is in New York, Kings County
@TheHollowBodiesBand3 жыл бұрын
@@OntarioTrafficMan but Mexico City is not part of Mexico State (though it is mostly surrounded by it). Mexico City it's a separate state-city-entity
@edwinleslie13304 жыл бұрын
I'm getting bored saying how enjoyable your programmes are. But one other thing is to listen to the background music. Very good.
@antoniomaglione41013 жыл бұрын
Said by an Italo-British, you are an exception to all the travel v-logger, clever fun and great to watch. Thanks...
@enricomonti1564 жыл бұрын
San Marino Is such a lovely place. I have been there a few times before. It's latest annexations were some of localities in 1463 which were back then under the rule of the Malatesta family in Rimini (this family is also mentioned in the Divine Comedy). These are Faetano, Fiorentino, Montegiardino and Serravalle (nowadays the largest and most populated place in San Marino, thanks to the curazia of Dogana). Napoleon offered them the Riviera of Rimini, but they rejected as it would be difficult for them to integrate non sammarinese people. To reach the border you can also catch bus no. 16 of START Romagna from Rimini station and get off at the Monte Cieco bus stop, Just opposite Dogana
@deccno4 жыл бұрын
Just discovered your channel! What a gem, keep up the good work!
@numbereightyseven3 жыл бұрын
The minor-key instrumental of "Let's go to san Francisco" was a nice touch.
@peterdean80093 жыл бұрын
And I do believe that Tim composed and played it
@bbenjoe4 жыл бұрын
Interesting fact: San Marino has two heads of state at the same time. Two captains regent who are jointly elected for 6 months. This system is going back to the 13th century at least.
@bowzerthedog11304 жыл бұрын
You not only give pertinent information, but you are hilarious !!!! Keep up the good work!!!
@MegaSnow1214 жыл бұрын
In the middle of moving, and need a break. Your videos make me smile - and this one is awesome. My back sends you a thank you for the much needed rest.
@bobflemming3365 жыл бұрын
I like the family-friendly educational humour in these videos!
@iandlv68354 жыл бұрын
Love your gentle humour Tim, it makes your interesting videos all the more enjoyable.
@TheTimTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Ian!
@oscarkelly884 жыл бұрын
This video deserves way more attention than it's gotten! Since your subscriber spike I've been binge-watching all your videos and this is one of the funniest and certainly most atmosphereric!!
@robdigby4 жыл бұрын
I love your narration and your choice of music!
@janvanvroonhoven32784 жыл бұрын
Shame you haven't experienced the view from the castle on top of Mt. Titan. You're editing and voice-over-ing ... is world class mate!
@ChiaraVet2 жыл бұрын
I have seen some nice Indie point-and-click videogames with a similar kind of atmosphere and I honestly hope someone uses San Marino as an inspiration for a new one now.
@ChibiOlia5 ай бұрын
If you haven't played it already, try Trauma. You play as a woman who lost her memory in an accident, and the game is you entering dreams and trying to "remember" things
@ChiaraVet5 ай бұрын
@@ChibiOlia thanks for the tip! I'll try for sure 😊.
@WinstonChongSingapore4 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely hilarious. thoroughly enjoy watching your travelogues.
@gradyzyner74234 жыл бұрын
Another extraordinary vlog. As an American, I do appreciate your version of received pronunciation.
@katieandkevinsears77244 жыл бұрын
Congrats Tim. You conquered San Marino. And the cat welcomed its new Overlord.
@pieterbrits48995 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. Keep up the good work!
@TheTimTraveller5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Pieter! I'm planning to do more videos whenever I have time so please do stay subscribed to the channel :)
@pieterbrits48995 жыл бұрын
@@TheTimTravellerOf course! Take all the time you need, that's exactly why I like them. I'll be there.
@jaxk56643 жыл бұрын
thank you for another amazing video.... or was it...? the cat right at the end was icing on the top. keep up the great work!
@edwardfernandez5354 Жыл бұрын
We enjoyed the tour, hopefully we'll visit someday. Thanks for sharing, the spirit in the highest has blessed the land with such beautiful sights. The republic has been well taken care of through out time!!!🌏🌎🌍😚
@spogelse4 жыл бұрын
Crossing paths with a cat in a completely desolate area on a nebulous night. This is straight Dario Argento script material.
@JohnnyAngel84 жыл бұрын
The only thing creepy is you lurking around the woods at night. LOL!
@eekee6034 Жыл бұрын
Believe it or not, 4:22 was the point where I decided San Marino is a lovely place which I simply must visit! I may be Goth-adjacent. ;) "Although he'd nearly spooked my trousers off, it turns out that all my creepy friend actually wanted was a tummy rub." Isn't that just cats all over? To quote another work, "Cats are always spying, but the only ones they work for are themselves. ;) As impressed as I am by towers, the highest natural point is what I'd consider the peak, too.
@MichalKos94 жыл бұрын
5:34 CAT SAYING Hi !-_-!
@Marshal_Dunnik4 жыл бұрын
1:44 From Wikipedia: "On June 4, 1543 Fabiano di Monte San Savino, nephew of the later Pope Julius III, attempted to conquer the republic, but his infantry and cavalry failed as *they got lost in a dense fog*, which the Sammarinese attributed to Saint Quirinus, whose feast day it was."
@mpspqr5 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Really enjoying your channel. Please keep the videos coming! Let me know if you come to New York.
@TheTimTraveller5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt! Great to hear you're enjoying the videos, there will be more coming soon
@benjespina4 жыл бұрын
You have one of the best researched shows on KZbin, bro! Subscribed!
@notthedroidsyourelookingfo40263 жыл бұрын
Wait, did you write and perform a piano arrangement of "Let's go to San Francisco" just for that spooky bit?
@robnorris47704 жыл бұрын
San Marino - so nice they named it thrice.
@killernat12344 жыл бұрын
The cat was one of the best parts of the video
@niza49533 жыл бұрын
Did the cat welcome you when you arrived there? Hahahaha so cute!
@lordsleepyhead Жыл бұрын
You always put so much production value into your videos and I love it!
@robinhayhurst59432 жыл бұрын
I like the music being in time with the flashing light!
@Simonsvids3 жыл бұрын
"....and that one time the British bombed the place by mistake...." It could be we just wanted to scratch San Marino off the list!
@billymcnutt1164 жыл бұрын
[0:46]: Wow! What an impressive view!
@tinrobot44794 жыл бұрын
Got my subscriber alert this morning for the nuclear train video (v good btw) and clicked this one because it is Sunday and what better than watching a video composed mainly of footage from a fog bound tax haven? Anyway, then I noticed. What the actual hell? You've gained 7,000 subscribers in less than a week. Many congrats.
@snailie3 жыл бұрын
1:27 I can totally recommend the hotel in the picture there... stayed there for my visit so San Marino! :D I have a feeling we might've even stayed in the same room... that view looks kinda familiar!
@simongregory31144 жыл бұрын
Did you somehow contrive a minor key, piano version of the San Francisco song for the spooky sections? Sure sounds like it.
@steamfire4 жыл бұрын
Simon Gregory I think he did too! Which is amaaaazing
@jancelabobo82382 жыл бұрын
5:28 that adorable greeting
@davidyarb5885 Жыл бұрын
I was there in 1992. Good video.
@paolodalbono2 жыл бұрын
Let me suggest that you come back during the day and in the summer. I assure you it will be a much better experience!
@ft47094 жыл бұрын
This video is a work of art! A beautiful mix of creepiness and hilarity.
@CinemaDemocratica Жыл бұрын
Man, the way he said that first "and I'm on a *bus*" -- there's gotta be a way to use that to humourous effect.
@thebushtelegraph88652 жыл бұрын
Trying to tell someone where you in San Marino would be quite confusing, I'm in San Marino City in the State/province of San Marino, in the country of San Marino.......WHERE????? To confuse the matter, there is a town in New South Wales, Australia called San Remo and we have Merino sheep....and no, there isn't a San amongst them...😁🤣. Awesome Video!!!
@ahtaimo4 жыл бұрын
It’s like a medieval Blair Witch project but with good music and amusing dialogue!
@wetqerterterqyer4 жыл бұрын
The content man the content is of the chain!
@HannyDart4 жыл бұрын
man i have been waiting for a "or can it" at the end :D maybe thats what the cat said... greetings from germany, love your humor!
@patricksanders8584 жыл бұрын
When ever someone says "I wonder what's through here?" you just know dramatic music will be coming along soon!
@Amphibax4 жыл бұрын
San Marino really and got a great view, if its not dark or full of mist, but really crowded in the summer
@ahmedkhalil82644 жыл бұрын
really good. your videos are incredible.
@TheTimTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Ahmed!
@imperiumltd4 жыл бұрын
This is gold!
@NovaHessia4 жыл бұрын
3:17 Wait, what? "Kursaal"? You're sure you're in San Marino, and not Germany? Or Liechtenstein, talking about mountainous mini-states, I suppose....
@KokkiePiet4 жыл бұрын
NovaHessia The word Kursaal is German in origin, but used in a lot of languages, french, Dutch, Italian, even Japanese and Russian
@RogersRamblings4 жыл бұрын
More likely he's confused about being in Southend-on-Sea. Not a mountainous mini state the last time I checked.
@ontledingen33484 жыл бұрын
excellent scenery for scary films: mist, castles, random cats?
@philrabe9103 жыл бұрын
The pulsing LED reminded me of the dinner scene in Young Frankenstein when The Good Doctor says, of the constable's arrival, "Everyone must remain Completely Normal!" as his suit collar pops open...
@user-se6rv5rr6i2 жыл бұрын
Not even 3 minutes in, and I already have to cross San Marino out of the very short list of few COUNTRIES BRITAIN DID NOT ATTACK.....
@brentfairlie91594 жыл бұрын
Loving your work
@nomenestomen89524 жыл бұрын
The cat was the ghost of the castle...
@MB-st7be4 жыл бұрын
Your music editing is so much better than VisualPolitik's!
@briansmith94393 жыл бұрын
Love your presentations but the New York quip, though hilarious, is a bit off. New York City is in New York County in New York State. How do I know this? I had to get an Apostile attached to my grandfather's birth certificate for the Italian Consulate which involved the NY City Archives issuing a Letter of Exemplification which was then forwarded to the NY County Court for Verification followed by having it Certified by the NY State Department to obtain the required Apostile.
@Dusterisp2 жыл бұрын
Tim where's our full-length soundtrack video of Creepy Minor Key San Francisco?
@BenShimon57314 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful view!
@eirinym3 жыл бұрын
I didn't know San Marino was so spoopy
@EmilePoelman4 жыл бұрын
Looks quite nice, actually! Must take a look-see when I'm in the neighbourhood.
@TheGroundHopper4 жыл бұрын
Nice video dude, well edited
@hpottstock4 жыл бұрын
Is that you on the piano doing the 'Debussy' rendition of the San Marino song? hahaha...spooky!
@FundraisingTube3 жыл бұрын
How long did you spend syncing the beat of the creepy piano track to that flashing street light....?
@jcKobeh8 ай бұрын
SO. It turns out. If you watch this video without prior knowledge of the existence of Flower Pot Men, and you are a Tim Traveller enthusiast, your memories can gen completely jumbled up thinking that there IS a funky 60's song about going to San Marino, and then you spend ten minutes being laughed at by google searches just thrning back the national hymn and the Eurovision songs. ANYWAY, someone should make this an actual song. Please.
@michaelpowell39803 жыл бұрын
That cat actually said 'hello, hiya' 5:33
@madmonkee67574 жыл бұрын
I loved San Marino. I hope you got to go to the (SUPER CREEPY) wax museum about vampires and lycanthropes and such.
@kamalismy4 жыл бұрын
damn funny....and informative....tq
@blockedblock52033 жыл бұрын
"Let's go.... (Let's go) ...to San Marino... (Let's go to San Marino) ...where the clouds hang so very looooooooow (so low)"
@erikthehalfabee62344 жыл бұрын
Well, if they ever need a new anthem, you have given them a fresh idea. Well done video, they should invite you back when it's better weather. Do ministates have embassies?
@Dev1nci4 жыл бұрын
You could never go wondering around at night alone like this where I’m from 😂😂
@Jennyeq4 жыл бұрын
Always check what country you're in before you order desert. Tim... I almost wet myself when you said that!
@giantandomniscientlevitati89693 жыл бұрын
Tha fact that the music is sync with the lamp going on and off
@vtz73 жыл бұрын
Exellent ! Brownie points for X-Files theme 😄
@iliketrains0pwned4 жыл бұрын
5:35 Meows in Italian
@signorinaduffy42553 жыл бұрын
„Le~t‘s go, let’s go/ to ~Sa~nMa~ree~no!„ 🎶🎵 and the brigade hikes up the hill😂😂😂😂
@fluuufffffy1514 Жыл бұрын
This is the best!
@patriciabristow-johnson59513 жыл бұрын
Do you play piano for any of the music featured on your channel? (Like that pretty Bb-minor rendition of "Let's Go to San Francisco"?)
@manhattan_maria3 жыл бұрын
It’s better to visit in the summer. It’s beautiful (with the sun and sans the fog).
@larrycherrington73384 жыл бұрын
That was very creepy and entertaining. Thank you very much.
@samueldevulder3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever visited the Mont Saint Michel (France) at night? It is a very strange, but pleasing, visit to make.
@CaptHollister4 жыл бұрын
Getting a kick as while my family is from Italy, it originally hailed from San Marino (certainly I have a family name that is common there, but not very common in Italy).
@druid1393 жыл бұрын
What's the surname, San Marino?! 🤣🤣
@MicrobyteAlan4 жыл бұрын
Did you find the holy grail?
@tomatosoup444 жыл бұрын
Okay one thing I learned from this video: San Marino is creepy!
@barbaranewman89754 жыл бұрын
OMG you make me laugh so many times . Thank you Tim.
@mariosebastiani32144 жыл бұрын
4:30 "there wolf, there towers..."
@i.warrenhastings25263 жыл бұрын
Whoa! Is that Bop-It Stake?
@philt43464 жыл бұрын
I fear the copyright on 'Let's go..' will come a-calling, but nice transposition to a minor, Maestro.