History of the Jews in San Marino

The history of the Jews in San Marino reaches back to the Middle Ages.

San Marino is a small landlocked country in central Italy.

[1] The first mention of Jews in San Marino dates to the late 14th century, in official documents recording the business transactions of Jews.

[2] Jews were required to wear special badges and live by specific restrictions, but were also afforded official protection from the government and never had to live in a ghetto.

Today, there are only small numbers of Jews in San Marino.