Liberty Dreamt in Stone: The (Neo)Medieval City of San Marino

San Marino's historic center, inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2008, embodies a unique neomedieval identity that transcends its medieval origins. This study reveals how the microstate transformed into a symbol of liberty and tradition through architectural revivalism, particularly between 1884 and 1943—a period marked by the construction of landmarks like the new town hall and the rise of Fascist influence. The research employs comparative historical analysis to explore this phenomenon, highlighting San Marino's dual heritage: one rooted in medieval history and another shaped by modern reinterpretation. This neomedieval identity, characterized by its enduring symbolic power, sets San Marino apart as a distinctive cultural landscape.

Di Carpegna Falconieri, T. (2021). Liberty Dreamt in Stone: The (Neo)Medieval City of San Marino. Práticas Da História. Journal on Theory, Historiography and Uses of the Past, No. 9 (2019). https://doi.org/10.48487/PDH.2019.N9.22370