Gambellara
A brief introduction to Gambellara
Hello! Today, I will talk to you about Gambellara, a hamlet in the municipality of Ravenna located in Emilia-Romagna. The population of the village is 371 people, while the population of the hamlet's territory is just under 800 inhabitants.
The physical geography of Gambellara
The village is located on a flat terrain, at an altitude of 8 m above sea level, on the right bank of the Ronco river, about 10 km south-west of the city of Ravenna. The village extends along via Gambellara, which starts from the state road 67 Tosco-Romagnola and leads to San Pietro in Vincoli.
Monuments and places of interest in Gambellara
Religious architecture
In Gambellara, there is the church of San Giacomo maggiore, dating back to the 16th century. The church underwent a major renovation in 1690, and you can admire the 17th-century painting by Mancini depicting San Giacomo with Severo di Ravenna, Bishop of Ravenna.
Larghe di Saiano
In Gambellara, there is the area of Larghe di Saiano, where the battle of Ravenna was fought in 1512. In this area, named after Saiano, the French captain responsible for the encampment of Gastone de Foix's militia, mass graves were found where the soldiers who died in the battle were buried. In memory of the battle, the area hosts the "Colonna dei francesi", a stele originally placed in honor of the battle and later moved to save it.
Conclusions
Thank you for reading! If you ever find yourself in Ravenna and you are looking for a quiet area, Gambellara can be a good option to consider. The area has a lot to offer and appreciate, from religious architecture to local history. I hope this brief overview has been helpful to you!
