Galatro
| Galatro | |
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| Comune | |
| Comune di Galatro | |
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| Coordinates: 38°28′N 16°7′E / 38.467°N 16.117°ECoordinates: 38°28′N 16°7′E / 38.467°N 16.117°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Province of Reggio Calabria (RC) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 50.5 km2 (19.5 sq mi) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 2,077 |
| • Density | 41/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Galatresi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 89054 |
| Dialing code | 0966 |
Galatro (Greek: Galotyrion) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Calabria in the Italian region Calabria, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northeast of Reggio Calabria. As of 31 December 2004 it had a population of 2,077 and an area of 50.5 square kilometres (19.5 sq mi).
Located in a very beautiful area of Calabria, it is home to a renowned Spa where treatments are carried out. Galatro's origin can be ascribed to the medieval period, and over the centuries it was repeatedly destroyed by violent earthquakes (the last that of 1906). The economy is primarily driven by the exploitation of hot spring, although there are many farms and a few small industries. San Nicola di Bari, celebrated on December 6, is the patron saint of Galatro.
The history of terme di Sant'Elia is linked to various monastic orders that, from the 8th to the 18th century, occupied with the care of the sick using the spring water that they knew and appreciated the therapeutic properties. The first spa was started at the end of 1800.
Type of mineral waters: Sulphur water-iodic-salty
Listed diseases:
The water (37 °C) are sulphurous-salty-iodine indicated for the treatment of diseases, inflammatory Arthro, otorhinolaryngological, gynaecological, dermatological and respiratory. The treatments include baths, mud baths, inhalations, irrigations. The spa complex is gearing up for an aesthetic and functional rehabilitation. The resort is situated at the foot of the Sila and just a few kilometres from the Tyrrhenian coast: natural environment, for sure charm, guarantees a pleasant and restful stay.
Church of San Nicola di Bari The church dedicated to Saint Nicholas, patron saint of Galatro, is the Church. Located next to the Town Hall and contains ancient works of great value: the eighteenth-century central altar produced by the school of Gagini and the 15th-century marble statue of Saint Nicholas. San Nicola di marmo plaster, fifteenth-century statue. This statue comes from the Church of s. Salvatore della Chilena. This was an Abbey Church which stood in what is now the district end up crushing of Galatro. The base of the statue holding the santo is adorned with bas-reliefs of great artistic interest.
Church Maria SS. of the mountain It is located in the rione of Montebello. Was built in 1856 by Mgr. Mincioni. In this church are seeing the wooden statue of the Madonna of the mountain carved by De Lorenzo and stuccheo-Baroque altar likely work of Morani.
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