Martirano

Martirano
Comune
Comune di Martirano
Martirano

Location of Martirano in Italy

Coordinates: 39°5′N 16°15′E / 39.083°N 16.250°E / 39.083; 16.250Coordinates: 39°5′N 16°15′E / 39.083°N 16.250°E / 39.083; 16.250
Country Italy
Region Calabria
Province / Metropolitan city Catanzaro (CZ)
Frazioni San Fili, Muraglie, Persico
Area
  Total 14.57 km2 (5.63 sq mi)
Elevation 381 m (1,250 ft)
Population (2013)
  Total 917
  Density 63/km2 (160/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Martiranesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 88040
Dialing code 0968
Patron saint San Sebastiano
Saint day 20 January

Martirano is a village and comune of the province of Catanzaro in the Calabria region of Italy.

History

Local historians believe that Martirano was built on the ruins of Mamertum, a city of the Roman Empire.[1]

Henry of Germany, eldest son of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II, died in Martirano in 1242.

See also

Notes and references

  1. "Martirano". Retrieved 2008-03-06.
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