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.
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Taurisano | |
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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 | |
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| Coordinates: 39°57′N 18°10′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)[2] | |
| • Total | 12,668 |
| • Density | 530/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | 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 |
The town of Taurisano is the place of birth of the philosopher Giulio Cesare Vanini.


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