Taurisano

Taurisano
Comune
Comune di Taurisano

Top left:Church of Santa Maria di Strada, Top middle:Megalith of Specchia Silva and Sanjetti Menhir, Top right:Painting picture of Santa Maria Strada in Trasfiguraziane Cathedral, Bottom left:Taurisano Ducale Palace, Bottom right:Trasfiguraziane Cathedral
Coat of arms
Coat of arms
Taurisano

Location of Taurisano in Italy

Coordinates: 39°57′N 18°10′E / 39.950°N 18.167°E
Country Italy
Region  Apulia
Province Lecce (LE)
Government
  Mayor Lucio Di Seclì
Area
  Total 23 km2 (9 sq mi)
Elevation 110 m (360 ft)
Population (31 December 2010)[1]
  Total 12,675
  Density 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Demonym Taurisanesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 73056
Dialing code 0833
Patron saint St. Stephen
Saint day 3 August
Website Official website

Taurisano is a town and comune in the province of Lecce, in the Apulia region of south-east Italy. It is located in the Salento area.

As of December 2010, the population was 12,675. Nearby towns are Acquarica del Capo, Casarano, Ruffano and Ugento.

The town of Taurisano is the place of birth of the philosopher Giulio Cesare Vanini.

Main sights

Native house of Giulio Cesare Vanini
Church of Santo Stefano Protomartire

References

  1. Population from ISTAT