San Telmo (disambiguation) facts for kids

San Telmo is a name that refers to several different things, including people, places, and even a ship or a mythical creature! It's often linked to two important saints.

People Named San Telmo

Sometimes, "San Telmo" is another name for a saint.

Saint Erasmus of Formiae

• Also known as Saint Elmo, he was an early Christian saint.
• He is known as the patron saint of sailors. This means sailors often pray to him for protection during their journeys.

Saint Peter Gonzalez

• He was a Spanish Catholic priest who lived in the 12th century.
• He is also known as Saint Elmo or Saint Telmo.
• Like Saint Erasmus, he is also considered a patron saint of sailors and fishermen.

Places Called San Telmo

Many places around the world are named San Telmo.

Islands

• San Telmo Island: This island is located off the coast of Antarctica. It was named after a ship that was wrecked nearby.
• Isla San Telmo: This is an island found off the coast of Panama, a country in Central America.

Buildings and Towns

• Palace of San Telmo: This is a very old and beautiful building in Seville, Spain. It was once a naval school and later became the seat of the regional government.
• Sant Elm: This is a charming town located in Mallorca, one of Spain's Balearic Islands. In the Spanish language, it is also known as San Telmo.
• San Telmo, Baja California: This is a city located in Mexico, in the state of Baja California.
• Visita de San Telmo: This was a historic mission station, also located in Baja California, Mexico. Mission stations were places where missionaries lived and worked long ago.

San Telmo, Buenos Aires

• San Telmo, Buenos Aires: This is a famous and historic neighborhood in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is known for its old buildings, cobblestone streets, and lively atmosphere.
  • Club Atlético San Telmo: This is a professional football (soccer) club based in the San Telmo neighborhood of Buenos Aires.
  • Feria de San Telmo: This is a very popular antique fair held every Sunday in the San Telmo neighborhood. People come from all over to see and buy old treasures.

Other Uses of San Telmo

The name San Telmo is also used for other interesting things.

The Ship San Telmo

• The San Telmo (ship) was a Spanish warship.
• It was tragically wrecked off the coast of Antarctica in 1819. This event led to the naming of San Telmo Island.

The Santelmo Creature

• The Santelmo is a creature from Philippine mythology.
• It is often described as a ball of fire or a mysterious light. It is similar to what sailors call "St. Elmo's Fire," which is a real weather phenomenon where electricity creates a glow on ship masts or tall structures during storms.

See also

In Spanish: San Telmo para niños

• Telmo (disambiguation)
• Saint Elmo (disambiguation) for all places named after the saints
• Elmo (disambiguation)
• St. Elmo's fire (disambiguation)