Taurisano
Taurisano | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
Location of Taurisano | |
| Coordinates: 39°57′N 18°10′E / 39.950°N 18.167°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Province | Lecce (LE) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Raffaele Stasi |
| Area | |
• Total | 23.68 km2 (9.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 110 m (360 ft) |
| Population (31 March 2012) | |
• Total | 12,668 |
| • Density | 530/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Taurisanesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 73056 |
| Dialing code | 0833 |
| Patron saint | St. Stephen |
| Saint day | 3 August |
| Website | Official website |
Taurisano (Salentino: Taurisanu) 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. 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.