Terranova da Sibari
Terranova da Sibari | |
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| Comune di Terranova da Sibari | |
.JPG) Feudal castle. | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Terranova da Sibari  | |
UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code | 87010 |
| Dialing code | 0981 |
| Patron saint | St. Francis |
| Saint day | Second Sunday in May |
| Website | Official website |
Terranova da Sibari (
Sila Mountains, at some 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the Ionian Sea. Refugees from the ancient city of Thurii
founded Terranova after the destruction of their city in the war against Croton.
Once known as Terranova del Vallo and Terranova di Calabria Citra, it received the current name after the unification of Italy, referring to the ancient cities of Thurii and Sybaris.
The main attractions include the feudal castle, the Torre Acquanova fountain and six medieval-Baroque churches.
International relations
Terranova da Sibari is
twinned
with:
Notable people
- Pope Telesphorus (2nd century Pope)
- Pope Dionysius (3rd century Pope)
References
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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