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Borgo Maggiore is one of the nine castles (administrative districts) of the Republic of San Marino, located at the eastern foot of Mount Titano, at an altitude of about 500 meters. As the largest and most populous administrative district in San Marino, its name means "big town", combining medieval style with the functions of modern life.
The district retains its defensive walls and the tower of Malatesta, built in the 13th century, which bear witness to San Marino's history of defense against foreign enemies. The area is famous for its handmade ceramics, stamps and coins, and the annual San Marino Day celebration in September attracts a large number of tourists to participate in traditional parades and cultural events.
Borgo Maggiore is an important commercial center of San Marino, with ceramic workshops, specialty restaurants and duty-free stores. Visitors can explore the ruins of the old fortress on foot, take in the panoramic view of the Adriatic Sea or visit the medieval paintings of the St. Francis Art Gallery. Its convenient cable car system provides direct access to the capital city of San Marino.
The administrative area is adjacent to the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, just 15 kilometers from the city of Rimini, and is connected to the Italian national road via the San Marino freeway. The mild Mediterranean climate makes it a pleasant place to visit in all seasons, with a particularly attractive landscape of mountain flowers in spring and vineyards in fall.
Beigang, located in the northwest of Chiayi County, Taiwan Province of China, with the Taiwan Strait to its west, is an important historical and cultural town and religious shrine in Taiwan. Named after the Beigang River, Beigang was once one of the four major commercial ports in Taiwan during the Qing Dynasty, and is now known as the birthplace of A-Ma culture. The Chaotian Palace in the town was built in the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty and enshrines the statue of A-Ma. Every year during the Lunar New Year and A-Ma's birthday, it attracts millions of pilgrims, making it one of the most influential A-Ma temples in Taiwan. Beigang not only has a strong religious atmosphere, but is also known for its traditional snacks, such as beef tongue cake, noodle thread paste, sweet kuey teow and other local delicacies, which allow visitors to savor Taiwan's ancient taste in a culturally inspired way. Conveniently accessible by high-speed rail to Chiayi Station and then transferring to passenger transportation, Beigang is a must-visit place to experience Taiwan's folklore.