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Taurisano

Taurisano
Comune
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
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
Coat of arms
Coat of arms
Taurisano is located in Italy
Taurisano
Taurisano
Location of Taurisano in Italy
Coordinates: 39°57′N 18°10′E / 39.950°N 18.167°E / 39.950; 18.167
Country Italy
Region  Apulia
Province / Metropolitan city Lecce (LE)
Government
 • Mayor Lucio Di Seclì
Area
 • Total 23 km2 (9 sq mi)
Elevation 110 m (360 ft)
Population (31 December 2010)
 • Total 12,675
 • Density 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Taurisanesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 73056
Dialing code 0833
Patron saint St. Stephen
Saint day 3 August
Website Official website

Taurisano 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.

As of December 2010, the population was 12,675. 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.



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