San Martino di Taurianova

Frazione in Calabria, Italy

38°21′36″N 15°58′31″E / 38.36000°N 15.97528°E / 38.36000; 15.97528Country

ItalyRegion

CalabriaProvinceReggio CalabriaComuneTaurianovaElevation

135 m (443 ft)Population

• Total2,000DemonymsammartinesiTime zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal code

89029

Dialing code+39 (0966)Patron saintMartin of ToursSaint dayNovember 11

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.

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.