Fara San Martino, Mountain commune in Province of Chieti, Italy.
Fara San Martino is a commune in the hills of Chieti province, sitting at 440 meters elevation next to the Majella mountain range. The municipal territory spans 43 square kilometers and includes woodlands and the Fara San Martino-Palombaro Nature Reserve with its river springs.
The settlement originates from Roman times, with Benedictine monks founding the monastery of St. Martino in Valle during the 10th century. These early establishments shaped the town's development as a religious and economic center.
The town has long been known for pasta production, with several factories using pure water from nearby springs for their work. This tradition shapes daily life and community identity today.
Visiting the nature reserve is possible via marked trails leading to the spring sources of the Verde river with walks of varying difficulty. The best time to explore is during warmer months when the paths are dry and easily accessible.
The Church of San Remigio contains a striking 17th-century painting by Tanzio da Varallo showing the region's religious art tradition. This work is a rare example of artistic connections between Abruzzo and the broader Italian art world.
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