Monte Titano: San Marino's Highest Mountain

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...

[@mmtcar]

I just can't stop laughing. Your channel is the best suggestion youtube has ever made.

[@thebushtelegraph8865]

Totally agree!!!

[@danmorrison8194]

Sometimes the algorithm just works.

[@bly2489]

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"

[@aldenwilner3300]

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!"

[@LadyLexyStarwatcher]

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)

[@dasaggropop1244]

its basically the last existing of the many medival city republics in italy

[@allangibson8494]

Other than the Vatican...(but it used to be much bigger).

[@panzertee9790]

Apart from the fact that it broke free from the Roman Empire (before the medieval era)

[@allangibson8494]

@@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.

[@panzertee9790]

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.

[@allangibson8494]

@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).

[@ardmichielsen2977]

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.

[@ardmichielsen2977]

@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.

[@CaptHollister]

@F0r3A Yeah, but this isn't Italy

[@steampunklemur]

The Sammarinese* Just thought I'd help with the demonym :p

[@Alby_Torino]

@@steampunklemur Yep Sanmarinese, plural Sanmarinesi

[@dannynrny473]

@@Alby_Torino always double "m" in this case for a matter of euphonetic

[@briann517]

5:15 The tempo of the song lines up with the flickering light.

[@whitestguyuknow]

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

[@payt01]

Let's do a touristy kind of show, and show off some sights and whatnot. At night. In the mist.. lol..

[@numbereightyseven]

Well, you're not a true tim traveler, then, are you...

[@Banzybanz]

Undefeatable except in football

[@Steroumel]

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 😜)

[@TheTimTraveller]

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.conway9919]

Poor cat. That's a sin.

[@The_NSeven]

And the piano music was the same as the other

[@Vtarngpb]

@@TheTimTravellerwhenever someone mentions San Marino… EVERY TIME!! 🤬🤣

[@ianbaram3043]

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

[@rosiefay7283]

If you're counting that, then I give you Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma state.

[@andyjay729]

@@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)

[@OntarioTrafficMan]

México City is also México, México, México

[@EliStettner]

Brooklyn is in New York, Kings County

[@TheHollowBodiesBand]

@@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

[@edwinleslie1330]

I'm getting bored saying how enjoyable your programmes are. But one other thing is to listen to the background music. Very good.

[@antoniomaglione4101]

Said by an Italo-British, you are an exception to all the travel v-logger, clever fun and great to watch. Thanks...

[@enricomonti156]

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

[@deccno]

Just discovered your channel! What a gem, keep up the good work!

[@numbereightyseven]

The minor-key instrumental of "Let's go to san Francisco" was a nice touch.

[@peterdean8009]

And I do believe that Tim composed and played it

[@bbenjoe]

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.

[@bowzerthedog1130]

You not only give pertinent information, but you are hilarious !!!! Keep up the good work!!!

[@MegaSnow121]

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.

[@bobflemming336]

I like the family-friendly educational humour in these videos!

[@iandlv6835]

Love your gentle humour Tim, it makes your interesting videos all the more enjoyable.

[@TheTimTraveller]

Cheers Ian!

[@oscarkelly88]

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!!

[@robdigby]

I love your narration and your choice of music!

[@janvanvroonhoven3278]

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!

[@ChiaraVet]

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.

[@ChibiOlia]

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

[@ChiaraVet]

@@ChibiOlia thanks for the tip! I'll try for sure 😊.

[@WinstonChongSingapore]

You are absolutely hilarious. thoroughly enjoy watching your travelogues.

[@gradyzyner7423]

Another extraordinary vlog. As an American, I do appreciate your version of received pronunciation.

[@katieandkevinsears7724]

Congrats Tim. You conquered San Marino. And the cat welcomed its new Overlord.

[@pieterbrits4899]

Love your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@TheTimTraveller]

Cheers Pieter! I'm planning to do more videos whenever I have time so please do stay subscribed to the channel :)

[@pieterbrits4899]

@@TheTimTravellerOf course! Take all the time you need, that's exactly why I like them. I'll be there.

[@jaxk5664]

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]

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!!!🌏🌎🌍😚

[@spogelse]

Crossing paths with a cat in a completely desolate area on a nebulous night. This is straight Dario Argento script material.

[@JohnnyAngel8]

The only thing creepy is you lurking around the woods at night. LOL!

[@eekee6034]

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.

[@MichalKos9]

5:34 CAT SAYING Hi !-_-!

[@Marshal_Dunnik]

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."

[@mpspqr]

Another great video. Really enjoying your channel. Please keep the videos coming! Let me know if you come to New York.

[@TheTimTraveller]

Thanks Matt! Great to hear you're enjoying the videos, there will be more coming soon

[@benjespina]

You have one of the best researched shows on KZbin, bro! Subscribed!

[@notthedroidsyourelookingfo4026]

Wait, did you write and perform a piano arrangement of "Let's go to San Francisco" just for that spooky bit?

[@robnorris4770]

San Marino - so nice they named it thrice.

[@killernat1234]

The cat was one of the best parts of the video

[@niza4953]

Did the cat welcome you when you arrived there? Hahahaha so cute!

[@lordsleepyhead]

You always put so much production value into your videos and I love it!

[@robinhayhurst5943]

I like the music being in time with the flashing light!

[@Simonsvids]

"....and that one time the British bombed the place by mistake...." It could be we just wanted to scratch San Marino off the list!

[@billymcnutt116]

[0:46]: Wow! What an impressive view!

[@tinrobot4479]

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.

[@snailie]

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!

[@simongregory3114]

Did you somehow contrive a minor key, piano version of the San Francisco song for the spooky sections? Sure sounds like it.

[@steamfire]

Simon Gregory I think he did too! Which is amaaaazing

[@jancelabobo8238]

5:28 that adorable greeting

[@davidyarb5885]

I was there in 1992. Good video.

[@paolodalbono]

Let me suggest that you come back during the day and in the summer. I assure you it will be a much better experience!

[@ft4709]

This video is a work of art! A beautiful mix of creepiness and hilarity.

[@CinemaDemocratica]

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.

[@thebushtelegraph8865]

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!!!

[@ahtaimo]

It’s like a medieval Blair Witch project but with good music and amusing dialogue!

[@wetqerterterqyer]

The content man the content is of the chain!

[@HannyDart]

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!

[@patricksanders858]

When ever someone says "I wonder what's through here?" you just know dramatic music will be coming along soon!

[@Amphibax]

San Marino really and got a great view, if its not dark or full of mist, but really crowded in the summer

[@ahmedkhalil8264]

really good. your videos are incredible.

[@TheTimTraveller]

Cheers Ahmed!

[@imperiumltd]

This is gold!

[@NovaHessia]

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....

[@KokkiePiet]

NovaHessia The word Kursaal is German in origin, but used in a lot of languages, french, Dutch, Italian, even Japanese and Russian

[@RogersRamblings]

More likely he's confused about being in Southend-on-Sea. Not a mountainous mini state the last time I checked.

[@ontledingen3348]

excellent scenery for scary films: mist, castles, random cats?

[@philrabe910]

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-se6rv5rr6i]

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.....

[@brentfairlie9159]

Loving your work

[@nomenestomen8952]

The cat was the ghost of the castle...

[@MB-st7be]

Your music editing is so much better than VisualPolitik's!

[@briansmith9439]

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.

[@Dusterisp]

Tim where's our full-length soundtrack video of Creepy Minor Key San Francisco?

[@BenShimon5731]

What a beautiful view!

[@eirinym]

I didn't know San Marino was so spoopy

[@EmilePoelman]

Looks quite nice, actually! Must take a look-see when I'm in the neighbourhood.

[@TheGroundHopper]

Nice video dude, well edited

[@hpottstock]

Is that you on the piano doing the 'Debussy' rendition of the San Marino song? hahaha...spooky!

[@FundraisingTube]

How long did you spend syncing the beat of the creepy piano track to that flashing street light....?

[@jcKobeh]

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.

[@michaelpowell3980]

That cat actually said 'hello, hiya' 5:33

[@madmonkee6757]

I loved San Marino. I hope you got to go to the (SUPER CREEPY) wax museum about vampires and lycanthropes and such.

[@kamalismy]

damn funny....and informative....tq

[@blockedblock5203]

"Let's go.... (Let's go) ...to San Marino... (Let's go to San Marino) ...where the clouds hang so very looooooooow (so low)"

[@erikthehalfabee6234]

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?

[@Dev1nci]

You could never go wondering around at night alone like this where I’m from 😂😂

[@Jennyeq]

Always check what country you're in before you order desert. Tim... I almost wet myself when you said that!

[@giantandomniscientlevitati8969]

Tha fact that the music is sync with the lamp going on and off

[@vtz7]

Exellent ! Brownie points for X-Files theme 😄

[@iliketrains0pwned]

5:35 Meows in Italian

[@signorinaduffy4255]

„Le~t‘s go, let’s go/ to ~Sa~nMa~ree~no!„ 🎶🎵 and the brigade hikes up the hill😂😂😂😂

[@fluuufffffy1514]

This is the best!

[@patriciabristow-johnson5951]

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_maria]

It’s better to visit in the summer. It’s beautiful (with the sun and sans the fog).

[@larrycherrington7338]

That was very creepy and entertaining. Thank you very much.

[@samueldevulder]

Have you ever visited the Mont Saint Michel (France) at night? It is a very strange, but pleasing, visit to make.

[@CaptHollister]

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).

[@druid139]

What's the surname, San Marino?! 🤣🤣

[@MicrobyteAlan]

Did you find the holy grail?

[@tomatosoup44]

Okay one thing I learned from this video: San Marino is creepy!

[@barbaranewman8975]

OMG you make me laugh so many times . Thank you Tim.

[@mariosebastiani3214]

4:30 "there wolf, there towers..."

[@i.warrenhastings2526]

Whoa! Is that Bop-It Stake?

[@philt4346]

I fear the copyright on 'Let's go..' will come a-calling, but nice transposition to a minor, Maestro.