The Republic of San Marino

Located near the Adriatic coast in the middle of Italy’s Emiglia Romagna region, the Republic of San Marino is the oldest country in Europe, tracing its origins to the early days of the Roman Empire. San Marino is also the smallest independent republic in the world with a current population of approximately 29,000 people. The country was founded in A.D. 301 by a stone mason named Marinus (later Saint Marino). He fled to Mont Titano, now the tiny country’s capital, in order to escape persecution by the Romans. From the very beginning, the country based its government on the basic principles of democracy and has maintained its independence for centuries. In 1861, San Marino’s democracy and individual freedom inspired Abraham Lincoln to write the Captains Regent (heads of state) saying, “Although your dominion is small, nevertheless your state is one of the most honored throughout history.”

The metropolitan Detroit area is home to one of the largest groups of Sammarinese citizens outside of San Marino. In 1938, a group of San Marino immigrants (Sammarinese) formed the San Marino Social Club to promote camaraderie and brotherhood among the area’s new immigrants. In 1976, the San Marino Social Club moved from Detroit to its present location in Troy. The San Marino Banquet and Events Center hosts hundreds of events each year for members and the public.

Tre Monti Ristorante, located inside the new San Marino Cultural Center, is the latest chapter in the evolution of the immigrant group from the tiny nation. Tre Monti is named after the three-peaked, 2,437 foot-high Mont Titano in San Marino. The Cultural Center is designed to preserve and promote the rich heritage of San Marino.

From the delectable dishes made from authentic recipes to the genuine artifacts displayed throughout the interior, we invite you to enjoy the comfortable atmosphere that is Tre Monti Ristorante.

Tre Monti Ristorante
1695 East Big Beaver, Troy, Michigan 48083
Reservations: (248) 680-1100