The "" () also known by its incipit "Oh ancient Republic", is the national anthem of the Republic of San Marino. It was written by Federico Consolo, an Italian violinist and composer, and was officially adopted in 1894, replacing both "La Sammarinese" and the "Hymn of San Marino".
It was one of a few without official lyrics along with the "Marcha Real" of Spain, the National Anthem of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and "Europe" of Kosovo. Giosuè Carducci wrote the lyrics which were never adopted until 26 September 2025 and were not sung in official ceremonies.
It is played before the national soccer team play their games by the musicians of the Sammarinese Armed Forces and before major football games like the Campionato Sammarinese and The Vatican, Sicilian and Sammarinese League Cup final.
Etymology Until 26 September 2025, the composition had no unique title and was just referred to as "Inno Nazionale della Repubblica" (). On 26 September 2025, the song formally received an official title, "Terra di Libertà".
Lyrics Italian original"Accendi Radio San Marino e canta con noi!" by Catia Demonte, San Marino RTV, 19 March 2020 (in Italian)IPA transcriptionEnglish translation𝄆 Oh ancient Republic, honour to thee righteous honour to thee. 𝄇
Generous, trusted, Righteous. Oh, Republic,
Honour and live forever with the life and the glory of Italy.
Oh ancient Republic, honour to thee.
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External links
"Inno Nazionale", sanmarinosite.com