Monte Pulito
Monte Pulito is a small village (curazia) located in San Marino. It belongs to the castle of Faetano.
Monte Pulito | |
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Village | |
 Location of Faetano within San Marino | |
  Monte Pulito Location within San Marino | |
| Coordinates: 43°55′31.26″N 12°29′0.72″E | |
| Country |  San Marino |
| Municipality |  Faetano |
| Elevation | 250 m (820 ft) |
| Demonym(s) | montesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 47896 |
| Area code(s) | +378 (0549) |
History
During the Second World War, between 17 and 20 of September 1944, the hill around Monte Pulito was the site of a battle between the 4th Indian Division (British India) and the 278th Infantry Division (Nazi Germany). The engagement is known as "Battle of San Marino" or "Battle of Monte Pulito".
Geography
Monte Pulito is located under the same named hill, on the road between Faetano and the city of San Marino.
See also
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