San Martino Dei Mulini: Marecchia, Wetlands and History

San Martino Dei Mulini showcases a landscape shaped by the Marecchia, wetlands and distinctive historic buildings. Along the Marecchia, the historic and nature trail, the wetland at Lago Santarini and the church of San Martino combine nature observation, cycling and history.

River Landscape and Wetlands along the Marecchia

The area of SIC IT4090002 Torriana, Montebello, Fiume Marecchia associated with San Martino dei Mulini includes a wide, gravel-rich riverbed and small wetlands that originated from former gravel pits. The riverbed, bodies of water and naturally vegetated banks shape the character of this landscape.

The SIC IT4090002 Torriana, Montebello, Fiume Marecchia extends for approximately 14 kilometres along the Marecchia. The area stretches from the former gravel-pit lakes east of the bridge of San Martino dei Mulini on S.P. no. 49 to Ponte Verucchio. The approximate 14-kilometre distance provides a clear framework for planning your day. Those exploring the river area by bicycle can divide the route into their own breaks and view the different landscape elements one after another.

A defining example is Lago Santarini in San Martino dei Mulini. The lake lies in a former extraction area and covers approximately 27 hectares. The former gravel-pit depression filled with water; spontaneous vegetation spread along the banks, creating a wetland.

This wetland is regularly used by flamingos, cormorants and cattle egrets for resting and nesting. For nature enthusiasts, Lago Santarini therefore centres on bodies of water, vegetated banks, as well as flamingos, cormorants and cattle egrets.

Cycling with Consideration for Wildlife

The historic and nature trail along the Marecchia enables comprehensive use of SIC IT4090002 Torriana, Montebello, Fiume Marecchia while protecting wildlife. The combination of the river area, former gravel pits and wetlands makes the cycle trail an opportunity to experience the landscape not merely as a backdrop, but through its various natural and historical themes. For a cycling tour, the approximate length of 14 kilometres provides a manageable framework. The course of the SIC can be mentally divided into the section near San Martino dei Mulini and the continuation to Ponte Verucchio, with the sections characterised by riverbed, gravel-pit lakes and wetlands.

Church, Tower and Fortified Farmhouse

The architectural history of San Martino dei Mulini also has its own distinctive features. The history of today's church of San Martino begins at the end of the 16th century. Its bell tower bears an inscription with the year 1632.

The history along the Marecchia also includes the Torre dei Battagli. It is part of the Tomba de’ Battagli, a large fortified farmhouse on the banks of the Marecchia.

In the vicinity of San Martino dei Mulini lies the Palazzo del Poggiano, a palace.

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