Kobra’s Murals in San Marino: Art Among the Hills of Faetano

Like a rainbow suddenly emerging among the San Marino hills, Kobra’s mural reveals itself to visitors in all its majesty. This monumental work, which spans an impressive 1,300 square meters on the facade of the SIT Group facility between Montegiardino and Faetano, has quickly become a new symbol of contemporary art in the Republic’s territory.

The Saint Who Came from the Sea”: a Work that Tells a Thousand-Year-Old Story

Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra, famous worldwide for his visually impactful murals, has managed to transform a simple concrete wall into a vibrant narrative of San Marino’s history. The work, titled “The Saint Who Came from the Sea”, tells through a kaleidoscope of colors the story of Saint Marino and the birth of the perpetual freedom that characterizes the world’s oldest republic.

In the mural, the founding Saint is represented in a composition that includes iconic elements such as the First Tower and the Statue of Liberty, indissoluble symbols of San Marino’s identity. Kobra’s mastery is manifested not only in the colossal dimensions of the work, but especially in the ability to merge contemporary urban art and thousand-year-old history into a single, powerful visual message.

How to Visit Kobra’s Mural

To admire this extraordinary work, visitors can easily reach it by traveling along the valley road. A walkway, specifically created to provide the best view of the artwork, is accessible from the pedestrian path to the left of the SIT Group headquarters on Strada del Sabattino. The work is visible both during the day, when colors shine under sunlight, and at night, when dedicated lighting enhances its details and nuances.

Kobra’s mural is not just a tourist attraction, but represents a true bridge between tradition and modernity, between San Marino’s thousand-year-old history and international contemporary art. A work that, as an ancient proverb quoted in the project states, represents that “flower” that gives one more reason to visit and discover the wonders of San Marino.

For those wishing to include this stop in their itinerary, the GPS coordinates (43.92516, 12.48223) allow easy access to the observation point, offering a unique artistic experience in the San Marino cultural landscape.

Photos were kindly provided by Davide Gasperoni @daddyz_official84!

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