Lavezzola
Lavezzola: a brief introduction
Hello friends, today we will talk about Lavezzola, a charming hamlet with about 3,000 inhabitants located in the municipality of Conselice, in the province of Ravenna. Pronounced "Lavezzóla" or "Lavzóla" in the Romagnol language, it was named in honor of the Lavezzoli counts, who built the first local church in 1500 as a family oratory.
The history of Lavezzola
The territory where Lavezzola is located has always been of great relevance since the Middle Ages. Its history dates back to 1443 when a piece of land on the right bank of the Santerno River was given as a fief to the Lavezzoli counts. For centuries, the village was part of the Pieve di San Giorgio and the county of Argenta. In 1460, the drainage work redeemed the swampy area, leading the Santerno into the Primaro River and drying the surrounding lands. In the late sixteenth century, the Lavezzoli family built a church that would become the center of the village, and in 1609 it was elected parish. In 1620, the fief passed to the Bolognese Bentivoglio family, who provided durable embankments to protect the village against floods from the Santerno. In 1814, Lavezzola was incorporated into the nearby municipality of Conselice, where it remains today.
What to visit in Lavezzola
Lavezzola offers some splendid attractions to visit. The parish church of San Maurelio, built in 1557 by Giovan Battista Aleotti, is of extraordinary beauty. Inside the church, you can admire the baptismal font dating back to the 4th-5th century. In Piazza Caduti, stands the Winged Victory of Angelo Biancini, a work of art erected in 1936. We are particularly proud of Villa Verlicchi, a villa of great beauty built between 1876 and 1882. Today, the villa has become the Domus of Arts, Relationships and Tourism (DART) with renovations began in 2008 and finished in 2020. Inside, you can visit the Artist's Book Museum.
Events and Festivals in Lavezzola
Lavezzola also has many festivals and celebrations that celebrate the traditions of the territory. The Festival of Porchetta and Tortellino is a highly anticipated event by the villagers and tourists. Born in 1983, it was the first festival organized in favor of the Romagna Oncology Institute.
In summary, Lavezzola is a small jewel to be enjoyed, and there are many reasons to visit it. From monuments to history, from landscape to culture, Lavezzola knows how to offer unique experiences to all visitors.
