San Martino di Taurianova | |
Coordinates: | 38.36°N 15.9753°W |
Region: | Calabria |
Province: | Reggio Calabria |
Comune: | Taurianova |
Elevation M: | 135 |
Population Total: | 2000 |
Gentilic: | sammartinesi |
Saint: | Martin of Tours |
Day: | November 11 |
Postal Code: | 89029 |
Area Code: | +39 (0966) |
San Martino is a frazione of the comune of Taurianova of about 2,000 inhabitants situated in the Province of Reggio Calabria.
The origins of San Martino dates back to the mid of 10th century, by refugees of ancient Tauriana, destroyed by the Saracen.
During the Normans domination San Martino became the seat of one of the most important castles of the kingdom.
The city was completely destroyed during the 1783 Calabrian earthquakes.