Terranova da Sibari

Terranova da Sibari (Calabrian: Terranova di Sibbari) is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. It is located on a hill between the river Crati and the last stretches of the 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.

Terranova da Sibari
Comune di Terranova da Sibari
Feudal castle.
Coat of arms
Location of Terranova da Sibari
Terranova da Sibari
Location of Terranova da Sibari in Italy
Terranova da Sibari
Terranova da Sibari (Calabria)
Coordinates: 39°39′N 16°20′E
CountryItaly
RegionCalabria
ProvinceCosenza (CS)
Government
  MayorLuigi Lirangi
Area
  Total43.06 km2 (16.63 sq mi)
Elevation
313 m (1,027 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2013)[2]
  Total5,180
  Density120/km2 (310/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Terranovesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
87010
Dialing code0981
Patron saintSt. Francis
Saint daySecond Sunday in May
WebsiteOfficial website

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

References

Official website




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