Country Italy Demonym(s) Polistenesi Elevation 254 m Postal code 89024 | Region Calabria Frazioni Primogenito Time zone CET (UTC+1) Local time Thursday 4:22 AM | |
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Weather 10°C, Wind E at 3 km/h, 85% Humidity Province Province of Reggio Calabria | ||
Polistena (Greek: Polyxene, Polysthene) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria in the Italian region Calabria, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Reggio Calabria.
Contents
- Map of 89024 Polistena Province of Reggio Calabria Italy
- History
- Main sights
- Twin towns Sister cities
- People
- References
Map of 89024 Polistena Province of Reggio Calabria, Italy
Polistena borders the following municipalities: Anoia, Cinquefrondi, Cittanova, Melicucco, San Giorgio Morgeto.
History
Of uncertain historical origins, Polistena territory was inhabited since prehistoric times. From the remains found, it appears to be the territory of transit of the Locresi during their ancestral migration. A village with the modern name is mentioned for the first time in the 13th century AD.
In 1783 Polistena was devastated by a violent earthquake, that razed to the ground most of the city and killed more than 2,000 people. The city was rebuilt quickly, basing on a design by Neapolitan architect Pompeo Schiantarelli, creating an urban center in the upper part of the city.
Main sights
The Monument to the Fallen (Monumento ai Caduti) is located in Piazza del Popolo, and was sculpted by Francesco Jerace. The Palazzo Avati is located in the same square. In its facade is a portal where there is an Apotropaica mask.
Twin towns — Sister cities
Polistena is twinned with: