Santerno on the Lamone

Santerno lies directly on the right bank of the Lamone River. The town offers several practical considerations when choosing a destination: its riverside location, different directions for getting there, historic buildings, and cultural events. You can first weigh up whether the riverside setting, local history, or a specific travel period is the deciding factor for your stay.

Getting there and finding your way

The route via Via Canala heads towards Piangipane and Santerno. From Mezzano, the directions point towards Ammonite and Santerno. To reach the town from Ravenna, the first leg follows the SS 16 Adriatica towards Ferrara. These directions refer to different starting points; choose the one that matches your origin. Check the full route before setting off so that your journey plan suits your starting point.

Santerno on the Lamone

The riverbank and road references describe different aspects of Santerno: the right bank of the Lamone places the town by the river, while Via Canala, Mezzano, and Ravenna help you find your way. The riverside location is important for understanding the geography; the respective directions are relevant for getting there. The information thus answers different travel-planning questions.

Local history and historic buildings

One historical reference dates back to around 1080: historical documents mention a place called Santernum as the origin of the town of Santerno. The medieval Palazzetto Veneziano served as an orphanage for girls and, during the Second World War, as a German military hospital. Villa Poletti, on Via degli Angeli, became the residence of the family of lawyer and Cavaliere Paolo Poletti around the turn of the 20th century. Palazzo Spreti is a large noble villa with an adjoining oratory on Via Palazza in Santerno. Casa Minguzzi, also known as “dell’ortolano,” served as a refuge for the Passatore gang.

The dates place these historical references in different contexts: Santernum is mentioned around 1080, Villa Poletti dates to the turn of the 20th century, and the Palazzetto’s use as a military hospital is associated with the Second World War. Palazzo Spreti and Casa Minguzzi add to the town’s history through their respective architectural and historical connections. Together, these examples illustrate different aspects: an early form of the name, changing uses of buildings, a family residence, a villa with an oratory, and a historical connection to the Passatore gang.

Cultural events

The “ESTATE INSIEME SUL FILO DELLA MEMORIA” summer workshops took place from June 8 to August 7, 2026. The Sagra Paesana is associated with Santerno in September. The timing differs: the workshops had a specific date range in 2026, while the sagra is associated with September. If an event date is important for your trip, check the specific visiting options and dates in advance.

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For the overview of the wider area: Ravenna.