San Martino di Taurianova - Alchetron, the free social encyclopedia

Country Italy Elevation 135 m (443 ft) Time zone CET (UTC+1) Postal code 89029 Dialling code +39 (966 AD)		Comune Taurianova Demonym(s) sammartinesi Dialing code +39 (0966) Region Calabria Patron saint Martin of Tours

Province Province of Reggio Calabria

San martino di taurianova u mbitu u ballu du ciucciu di giovanni tomarchio 2016 2 da 3

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.

Domenico Caruso (March 25, 1933) Noted scholar of the Calabrian dialects.

Giulio Nasso (November 28, 1906 – October 23, 1999) Emigrated to New York at age 18 has become a famous American builder.

(Text) CC BY-SA