Historical Background: Fara San Martino is known for being one of the international capital towns of pasta. Fara San Martino is situated at the exit of the St. Spirito valley, crossed by the Verde river. A cave is situated in the Gorge of St. Martino, that according to the legend was digged by the arms of St. Martino. Many are the caves in the surroundings of the village, which once were used as shelter by shepherds and brigands. The landscape overlooking the Majella mountains is enchanting. Worth a visit is the Fara natural reserve. The village has Lombard origins and the first documents date back to the 9th century when the territory was settled by the Benedectine monks.After five centuries Fara San Martino became a feud of the Valignani of Chieti.