Villa San Martino
Welcome to Villa San Martino!
Hello everyone! Today I will talk to you about a beautiful Italian hamlet called Villa San Martino. This locality is part of the Municipality of Lugo, in the province of Ravenna, and was built on the road that marks the western border of the ager of Faenza.
History of the area
Despite being a small hamlet, Villa San Martino has an ancient and fascinating history. In the Middle Ages, along the road that marks the western border of the ager of Faenza, some shrines were built and one of these was dedicated to San Martino. Subsequently, on the same site, a parish church was built which took the name of S. Martino "in Sablusi". There are records of this church in a parchment from 767.
The parish was located in the area bordering north with the parish of Sant'Agata, east with Santo Stefano in Barbiano, south with the Senio River and west with the Santerno River. Over the centuries, the role of the parish decreased, but around it, the village of Villa San Martino was born. Today, the hamlet belongs to the Municipality of Lugo but is still part of the Diocese of Faenza.
What to see in Villa San Martino
If you decide to visit Villa San Martino, you cannot miss the parish church dedicated to San Martino di Tours, consecrated in 1472. The church is one of the most important monuments in the area and is completely built in bricks.
In addition to the church, there is also the Lugo airport, which is located right in the hamlet of Villa San Martino. The airport is not very large, but if you decide to travel from the area, it can be very convenient.
Conclusions
Villa San Martino is a small Italian hamlet that encompasses so much history and is perfect for those who love tranquility. If you want to visit the area of Ravenna, I recommend including Villa San Martino in your list of places to see. You won't regret it!
