Calabria, Italy · Europe
Saracena sits on the route: 10 minutes from Lungro.
Saracena is a town located in Calabria, Italy. With a population of 3,469, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Saracena sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Saracena to your route.
Saracena (Greek: Sarakine) is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The town is bordered by Altomonte, Castrovillari, Firmo, Lungro, Morano Calabro, Mormanno, Orsomarso and San Basile and is home to the Church of San Leone, a 12th-century Byzantine church. The town'sRead more
patron is San Leone di Catania, who is celebrated twice a year, once in the spring, then again in late summer.
Like Palermo and Tropea, Saracena was renowned for its souk (or street market) during the period of Arab Sicily from the ninth century until the Norman era. Arab-Sicilian influence remained strong until the 13th century.
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Saracena is located in Calabria, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 39.7786 latitude, 16.1591 longitude.
Saracena has a population of approximately 3,469 people, making it a town in Italy.
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ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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