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Upper Tyrrhenian Cosentino · Riviera dei Cedri

Santa Domenica Talao

A town of the Upper Tyrrhenian Cosentino area whose name recalls the Lao river and the ancient Greek city of Laos.

Santa Domenica Talao is a town of about 1,130 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, in the Upper Tyrrhenian Cosentino area.

Geography

The name Talao recalls the Lao river, mentioned in classical sources as Λάος (Laos) and linked to the ancient city of Laos, a Sybarite colony.

Getting there

By car via the A2 “del Mediterraneo” motorway; by train on the Tyrrhenian railway line; the nearest airport is Lamezia Terme.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the name Talao come from?
From the Lao river, mentioned in classical sources as Laos and linked to the ancient city of Laos, a Sybarite colony.

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Useful info

Emergencies

  • Single emergency (NUE) 112
  • Medical emergency 118
  • Fire brigade 115
  • Coast guard 1530

Santa Domenica Talao

For offices, hours and institutional contacts, see the municipality’s official website.