The Old Railway and the Galleria Montale
The Old Railway and the Galleria Montale is one of the narrated stops on the self-guided San Marino audio walking tour in Gingerguide. Plan about ~45 min here. Press play at the spot for its two to three minute story, or ask the AI guide anything about it.
- Type historic
- Suggested visit ~45 min
- San Marino San Marino guide
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About The Old Railway and the Galleria Montale
The old electric railway from Rimini to San Marino (1932-1944), and its restored last stretch through the Galleria Montale tunnel, where a historic railcar runs again on a short heritage trip.
From 1932 to 1944 an electric narrow-gauge railway of about 31 km climbed from Rimini to San Marino through 17 tunnels. Damaged by bombing in 1943-44, it was never rebuilt, though an agreement of 1953 called it only suspended. During the war its tunnels sheltered refugees.
In 2012 volunteers restored about 800 m of track at the old San Marino station, including the 502 m Galleria Montale tunnel, and a restored railcar of 1931 runs short trips again. Rides are seasonal and limited, so check before you go; the tunnel portal and the old station square can be seen at any time.
Did you know? Italy paid for the Rimini to San Marino railway, and in return received the right to run a radio station in San Marino for ten years.
How long should you spend at The Old Railway and the Galleria Montale?
Plan about ~45 min at The Old Railway and the Galleria Montale. That is enough to take it in and hear its narrated story; stay longer if it grabs you. The tour is self-guided, so there is no rush.
Is The Old Railway and the Galleria Montale worth visiting?
The Old Railway and the Galleria Montale is one of the 13 sights the Gingerguide team researched and narrated in San Marino, so it earns a place on a self-guided walk. Its story explains why it matters, and you can ask the AI guide anything the story leaves open.
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