| San Martino in Pensilis | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Molise | |
| Territory | Molise coast | |
| Altitude | 281 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 100.66 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 4.793 (2015) | |
| Name inhabitants | Sammartinesi | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0875 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 86046 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | San Leo (May 2) | |
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San Martino in Pensilis is a city of Molise.
To know
Geographical notes
The natural boundaries of the territory of the municipality are represented by the Saccione stream towards the east and the Biferno river towards the north-west. The Cigno stream, a tributary of the Biferno, which has a much greater flow than the Saccione, also crosses the territory. Other minor waterways are the "Vallone Reale" and the "Vallone Sassani" (left tributaries of the Saccione). In the surrounding flat countryside, wheat, beets, sunflowers are cultivated, as well as olive trees and vineyards. Of the wooded land currently only a few spots remain, remnants of the "Ramitelli wood", which extended along the entire course of the Saccione, from the sea to Rotello. arbëreshë of Portocannone and of Ururi. It is located in the area of Molise coast and is 18 km from Termoli and from Larino, 15 from Guglionesi, 50 from Vast.
Background
A fortified center (castrum Sancti Martini in Pesulo) is attested in documents from the 12th century and was probably built around a church dedicated to the holy bishop Martin of Tours. It had previously been in the possession of the Counts of Loritello (Rotello), but Count Roberto, son of Goffredo d'Altavilla , had donated it toabbey of Montecassino in 1113.
In the chronicles there are no reports of damage to the castrum on the occasion of the great earthquake of 1125, of which Falcone Beneventano speaks. Between 1150 and 1168 the Catalog of the barons attests that a certain "Americ" was lord of San Martino and that the fief was two soldiers (and therefore it was of moderate importance). According to legend, Count Robert II of Bassavilla, lord of Loritello (1154-1182) and Conversano (1138-1182), but rebellious against King William I of Sicily in the years 1155-1169, would have found together with other nobles, during a hunting party, the body of St. Leo. The episode would be at the origins of the traditional event of the chariot race.
Under the dominion of the Angevins, in a statute for the repair of the castles of the Capitanata, drawn up around 1270, in San Martino ("S. Martini impensulis") it was required to contribute to the repairs of the fortress of Tremiti Islands ("castrum insule Tremitane"). In 1381 King Charles III of Naples he assigned it as a fief to his wife, Margherita di Durres, that during the struggles between his son Ladislao and Luigi II of Anjou gave it to Ugolino degli Orsini. It was then in the possession of Queen Giovanna II, daughter of Margherita and was united with the nearby fief of Guglionesi, whose fate it followed.
San Martino probably suffered damage in the earthquake of 1456, which it destroyed Larino and other nearby towns. In 1495 he had it as a fief from Andrea di Capua, Duke of Termoli and then followed the events of the duchy until the abolition of feudalism in 1806.
How to orient yourself
San Martino in Pensilis: full screen map.San Martino in Pensilis is the only urban center of the municipality, which does not include hamlets. The historic center is located on a hill that is partly overhanging and very steep towards the south and west sides. The inhabited area extends along the north-west side, less steep and towards the east, along the steep southern side, for a few hundred meters and then bends towards the south and again towards the east.
How to get
By plane
- Pescara airport (Abruzzo International Airport), Via Tiburtina Km 229.100, ☎ 39 085 4324201.
- Naples Capodichino Airport (NAP), Viale F. Ruffo di Calabria, 80144 Naples NA, ☎ 39 081 7896111.
- Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), Via dell 'Fiumicino Airport, 320, ☎ 39 06 65951.
By car
Adriatic A14 motorway, exit at Termoli, follow the direction Campobasso/Larino, continue on the SS 87 (Bifernina state road), cross Portocannone and continue on the SP 40 in the direction of San Martino in Pensilis.
Autostrada del Sole A1, exit at Caianello, follow the signs for Isernia, for Campobasso, SS 647, turn onto the SP 131 towards San Martino in Pensilis.- From Campobasso take the SS 87 (state road Bifernina), continue on the SS 647 dir B, SS 647, continue on the SP 131 in the direction of San Martino in Pensilis (SP 40).
- From Isernia take the SS 17 towards Campobasso, SS 647, turn onto the SP 131 towards San Martino in Pensilis.
Adriatic A14 motorway, exit at 
Autostrada del Sole A1, exit at Caianello, follow the signs for On the train
Ururi-Rotello railway station (located in the municipality of Ururi; only about 8 km away).- Railway station of Termoli (about 18 km from San Martino in Pensilis) on the line Milan - Bari
Ururi-Rotello railway station (located in the municipality of Ururi; only about 8 km away).Continue by bus with the "SATI" bus lines.
By bus
The main public transport companies operating in the Molise area are the following:- Autolinee C.L.P. S.p.A., ☎ 39 081 5311707, 39 081 5312424, @[email protected]. Direct connection from Naples to Campomarino and Termoli
- Lariviera bus lines.
- SATI bus lines.
- Molise Trasporti bus lines.
The main public transport companies operating in the Molise area are the following:How to get around
What see
- Count's Palace (Baronial palace). According to a description of the late sixteenth century, the Count's Palace was originally a real castle, with a drawbridge, battlements and towers. Its ancient appearance would then disappear due to the subsequent subdivisions between the co-owners and subsequent transformations.
- Church of San Pietro Apostolo. The late Baroque style church has a bell tower on the facade. It was built in place of an older demolished one, in a different position, at the beginning of the eighteenth century and decorated in 1728, on the occasion of the transfer of the body of the patron saint Leo, when it was erected in the Collegiate Church.
- The interior (38 m long and 12 m wide, for a height of 16 m) has six altars on the sides decorated in stucco with paintings, the result of a single intervention. The body of St. Leo was placed under the main altar.
- A Roman funerary inscription was inserted into the façade which was previously reused as a step. In 1893 it suffered damage from a fire caused by lightning, including the destruction of a painting by Niccolò Melanconico depicting the Virgin adored by local protectors.
Events and parties
- Patronal feast of San Leone (San Leo).
May 2nd. During the party is held the chariot race. - San Biagio. February 3.
- St. Joseph. March 19.
- Sant 'Antonio. June 13.
May 2nd. During the party is held the chariot race.What to do
Shopping
In its territory an excellent olive oil is produced; San Martino in Pensilis is part of theNational Association City of oil.
How to have fun
Where to eat
Average prices
- 1 La Carrese Restaurant, Via Nuova Cliternia (in Contrada Scossa), ☎ 39 0875 605214. Tue-Sun.
- 2 Don Filippo restaurant, Zone 2 Columns, ☎ 39 0875 604018. Wed-Mon.
- 3 Nonna Ninuccia Restaurant, Via Tremiti, 2, ☎ 39 0875 604536.
- 4 Al Castello Restaurant, Victory Square, 23, ☎ 39 0875 604902. Thu-Mar.
- 5 Pizzeria Vico Segreto, Largo Santa Maria, 2 / a, ☎ 39 0875 604767.
- 6 Borgo Antico Pizzeria, Victory Square, 19, ☎ 39 0875 604230.
- 7 Locanda Monaco restaurant, Via Molise, 12, ☎ 39 0875 604598. Tue-Sun morning.
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 Santoianni hotels, Via Tremiti, 2, ☎ 39 0875 605134.
- 2 [link not working]Masseria Massimino farmhouse, Contrada San Benedetto, ☎ 39 0875 604254.
Safety
Pharmacies
- 1 De Michele, Piazza Umberto I, 4, ☎ 39 0875 604204.
- By Mascio, Via Marina, 11, ☎ 39 0875 604918.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 2 Italian post, Piazza Umberto I, 42, ☎ 39 0875 605128.
Around
- Termoli - It is the main town on the Molise coast and the second largest city in the region by number of inhabitants. Its ancient core, with the cathedral and fortifications, stands on a promontory overlooking the sea.
- Larino - City with a remarkable past, it boasts a beautiful medieval village; its cathedral is among the best monuments of Molise. After Termoli is the most important center of attraction in the Molise coast.
- Guglionesi
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