Sorbo San Basile, Taverna

Name: Sorbo San Basile
Address: Taverna, Italy

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Sorbo San Basile is a village and comune in the province of Catanzaro in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The word "sorbo" in Italian means "the service tree or the sorb-apple tree" of which there are many orchards in the vicinity. The words "San Basile" refer to the Greek Saint Basil the Great because Basilian monks established a monastery in the area as early as 640. ()

Alternative names: Area: 22.89 mi²Coordinates: 39°1'10"N, 16°34'10"E

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Nearby attractions include: Tiriolo, San Pietro Apostolo.

5.9 miSW
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Tiriolo
150 min walk • One of the most striking features of Tiriolo is its stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. From the town's elevated position, visitors can gaze out over rolling hills, lush vineyards, and the shimmering waters of the Ionian Sea in the distance.
5.5 miW
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San Pietro Apostolo
141 min walk • San Pietro Apostolo is a comune and town in the province of Catanzaro in the Calabria region of Italy. It is about 15.3 kilometres northwest of Catanzaro, the provincial capital.