Discover Martella: Farmsteads, Culture and Cycle Path

Martella amid Farmstead History, Villas and Landscapes

Those who explore Martella encounter a history of landscapes and architecture that can be traced through farmsteads, inventories and routes. Corte La Martella is also known as Corte dell’Ospedale San Giacomo al Casalino; today, it is associated with the Minuz-Caracciolo heirs. An inventory from 1749 referred to an area called Martella with grain fields, mulberry trees and several vineyards. The villa of Corte La Martella was remodelled at the beginning of the 20th century. Villa Verità in the wider area around Martella probably dates from the late 16th century. The origins of Corte La Martella can be explored along Via Onni. The Torre Colombara of Corte Gobetti in the wider area around Martella, dated to 1493, is chronologically set against the remodelling of the villa of Corte La Martella at the beginning of the 20th century.

Culture and Events in San Pietro di Morubio and Bonavicina

The Associazione Pro Loco di San Pietro di Morubio was founded in March 1981. It revived the Fiera di San Gaetano in San Pietro di Morubio. In Bonavicina, the Pro Loco supported the Palio delle Contrade and the Festa Verde. It also supported the concert for choir and orchestra “Insieme con la musica” to bring together the two local choirs from San Pietro di Morubio and Bonavicina.

The municipal portal “Vivere il Comune” brings together events, initiatives and attractions that make it possible to discover and experience the municipal area.

Art, Palaces and Historic Sites in the Regional Area

The Museum Galleria D'Arte Risorgimento Di Roncoletta Luisa is located in the surroundings of Martella. In the wider regional area around Martella are the Villa Pisani Ferri La Rocca palace, the ruins of Castello di Soave and the Villa Francanzan Piovene palace. These destinations appeal to different interests: the museum represents art, while the palaces and castle ruins focus on historic buildings and bygone eras.

Parks and Distinctive Rocks around Martella

Parco Casette is located in the surroundings of Martella; Parco della Motta is located in the wider regional area around Martella. Also in the wider regional area are the rocks Porta Vescovo and Porta Nuova, classified as natural arches.

Cycle Route between San Pietro di Morubio and Bonavicina in the Wider Area around Martella

In the wider area around Martella, a cycle path opened in June 2021 connects the municipality of San Pietro di Morubio with the hamlet of Bonavicina. For travellers interested in cycling and regional history, this creates an additional planning consideration alongside the farmsteads, museums, palaces and parks.

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For the higher-level travel overview: Verona.