Tomb of Martino Martini

Tomb of Martino Martini

The Tomb of Martino Martini is a Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

Tomb of Martino Martini (Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit)

Era: Ming and Qing Dynasties

Announcement date: December 12, 1989

Located on the northern slope of Taoyuan Ridge at Xinliangting, Liuxia Town, Xihu District. Martino Martini (1607–1661), courtesy name Jitai, was an Italian, originally named Martino Martini. He was a sinologist, historian, and geographer of international renown who came to China as a missionary during the transition between the Ming and Qing dynasties. He authored ten volumes of "History of China" and "Geography of China’s History," among other works, making significant contributions to cultural exchange between China and the West. The cemetery covers an area of 148 square meters. The tomb chamber faces west and is rectangular in shape, measuring 6.4 meters in length and 4.4 meters in width. Its walls are built with blue stone blocks in staggered joints, topped with a domed roof, and surmounted by a “cross.” In front of the tomb are a spirit way, a screen wall, and a stone memorial archway. The tomb was renovated in 1985.

Source: Zhejiang Cultural Relics Website

Liuxia Subdistrict: Liuxia Subdistrict, located in the western part of Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, boasts a long historical and cultural heritage. Emperor Gaozong of the Southern Song Dynasty once considered establishing the capital here. The phrase “Let’s leave it at Xixi,” gave rise to the town’s name “Liuxia” (meaning “to leave”). In November 2007, during an administrative division adjustment in Xihu District, the town was abolished and the subdistrict was established. Liuxia Subdistrict borders Xihu and Gudang Subdistricts to the east, Longwu in Zhuantang Subdistrict to the south, Jiangcun Subdistrict and Wuchang Subdistrict of Yuhang District to the north, Xiulin Town of Yuhang District to the west, and Fuyang City to the southwest. It seamlessly connects with both the West Lake Scenic Area and Xixi Wetland Park, forming a “twin West” landscape... Detailed information about Liuxia Subdistrict++

Further reading:

· Third Batch of Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units