Samo, Calabria

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Samo has a number of fresh water springs running in the nearby mountains and through the town which are used by most of the population for drinking.

History

Template:Empty section Samo has been historically a city of much trade and import. From the 16th century onwards, people would trade sheepskins, lambs and pineapple.

Main sights

The main attractions of Samo are the ruins of the old town destroyed in the 1908 Messina earthquake and hiking in the nearby Aspromonte National Park.

Sport

The town has a football team called AC Samo and is currently playing in the lower regional divisions.

Twin towns

Samo is the sister town of the Greek island of Samos.

Notes

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