Faetano (Romagnol:Faitén) is one of the ninecastelli of San Marino. It occupies an area of 7.75 km2 (2.99 sq mi). As of 2023, it had a population of 1,173 inhabitants, and was the third least populated castello of San Marino.
The territory of San Marino consisted only ofMount Titano until 1463. The nation became part of an alliance againstSigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, the Lord ofRimini, who was defeated.[3] ThePopePius II gifted the towns ofFiorentino,Montegiardino, andSerravalle to San Marino as a reward for being part of the alliance. Later, Faetano voluntarily joined the country in 1463, and the boundaries have remained the same ever since.[4][5] However, the original castle and settlement were razed due to fears of reprisal by the locals.[6]
The name of the castelli comes from thebeech tree, which is also present in itscoat of arms.[5][7] The region developed as a center ofpottery production, with the Ceramica Faetano known as a symbol of artisanal excellence. The center of the town square hosts the Church of St. Paul, which was consecrated in 1917. In the town house, a clock is hoisted on a stone bell tower. The clock is the oldest in San Marino and comes from the Parva Domus palace located near the Palazzo Pubblico mentioned in the 14th century.[6][7]
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