San Martino di Taurianova explained

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.

History

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.

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