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Serra San Bruno

Calabria, Italy · Europe

About Serra San Bruno

Serra San Bruno sits on the route: 10 minutes from Simbario, 39km from Tropea Beach.

Serra San Bruno is a town located in Calabria, Italy. With a population of 6,202, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Serra San Bruno 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 Serra San Bruno to your route.

About Serra San Bruno

Serra San Bruno (Calabrian: La Serra) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the Italian region Calabria, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southeast of Vibo Valentia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 6,966 and an area of

Read more 39.6 square kilometres (15.3 mi2). Close by is the famous Carthusian monastery, Serra San Bruno Charterhouse (Certosa di Santo Stefano di Serra San Bruno), around which the town grew up. The town is named after Saint Bruno of Cologne, who founded the Carthusian Order in 1053 and the Grande Chartreuse, mother house of the Carthusians, near Grenoble, in France. He built the charterhouse of Serra San Bruno in 1095, and died here in 1101. The municipality of Serra San Bruno contains the frazione (subdivision) Ninfo. Serra San Bruno borders the following municipalities: Arena, Gerocarne, Mongiana, Spadola, Brognaturo, Simbario, Stilo. The movie Le Quattro Volte was filmed in this town.

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Serra San Bruno is located in Calabria, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 38.5747 latitude, 16.3262 longitude.

What is the population of Serra San Bruno?

Serra San Bruno has a population of approximately 6,202 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
6,202
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Calabria
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
38.5747, 16.3262

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Serra San Bruno

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Tropea Beach

A stunning Calabrian beach of white sand beneath a dramatic clifftop town crowned by the Santa Maria dell'Isola sanctuary.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Tropea

A stunning Calabrian clifftop town overlooking turquoise seas and a dramatic rock outcrop crowned by a medieval sanctuary.

39 km · about 45 min drive

beach

Capo Vaticano

A rugged granite promontory in Calabria with pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and panoramic views of the Aeolian Islands.

43 km · about 50 min drive

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Serra San Bruno.

Brognaturo

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 659

Spadola

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 770

Simbario

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 873

Mongiana

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 557

Sorianello

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 636

Vallelonga

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 455

Pizzoni

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 1,187

Vazzano

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 1,106

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