Godo
Godo: the story of a curious name
Hello friends, today I will tell you about Godo, a village in the municipality of Russi, in the province of Ravenna. But what does "Godo" mean? It is a very curious name that has a history behind it. The name "Godo" actually comes from the Goths, a Germanic people who invaded Italy in the 6th century and headed towards Ravenna. During their passage, the Goths crossed the Lamone River, occupying the current Faentina street. From that moment on, that place took the name of "Vado Gotorum", which means "the ford of the Goths", from which the current name derives.
Pieve of Santo Stefano in Tegurio: an ancient religious building
In Godo, there is the Pieve of Santo Stefano in Tegurio, an ancient church dating back to the 8th century. The first time this church is mentioned is in a document dating back to the year 963, where it is called by the name of "San Stefano in Tegurio" and "Tugurio a Vado Gothorum". Over time, the name evolved into "San Stefano del Godo". The current appearance of the building is the result of reconstruction after the bombings of the Second World War.
Godo and sports: the baseball team
If you are a baseball fan, you might be interested to know that in the village of Godo there is a baseball team that participates in the highest Italian championship of this discipline, the Italian Baseball League. The team is called Baseball Godo and even hosted some of the quarterfinals of the baseball World Cup in September 2009.
Godo and transportation: its railway station
Godo is a populated center located near the Ravenna-Castel Bolognese and Ravenna-Faenza railways. In addition, the village has its own railway station, which simplifies the movements of its inhabitants and tourists who want to visit the area around Godo.
I hope my summary of the text has been useful to you, and that you have learned something new about the village of Godo and its historical and cultural past. See you next time, friends!
