Torre del Crocchio
Cropani Marina
The Crocchio tower, located to the right of the mouth of the homonymous river, in the territory of Cropani, was rebuilt by Dante Cafaro at the end of the sixteenth century. Today, only ruins remain in the tower.
Marca - Museo delle Arti
Catanzaro
(19 Km)
The Catanzaro Art Museum is brand new,it is in the old city in a restored building of the '900. It houses the art gallery, the collection of Mimmo Rotella,the renowned artist of the city,and contemporary exhibitions.
Museo delle Carrozze
Catanzaro
(19 Km)
The Carriage Museum of Catanzaro is located on a farm, private property of Baron De Paola. The building is unique in its medieval style in southern Italy. Inside there are 25 ancient vintage carriages, and most of them are in typical English style.
Museo del Risorgimento
Catanzaro
(19 Km)
This museum offers visitors important documents on the events of the Italian Risorgimento, the wars of Africa and Spain, through the exhibition of uniforms, photographs, objects, weapons and documents of various gender. One of the most important works of this museum is the liberation of Bourbon General Vito, governor of Calabria, who in 1815 presided over the execution of Murat in Pizzo Calabro.
Museo dell'Arte della Seta
Catanzaro
(19 Km)
The Museum of Silk Art of Catanzaro is located inside the middle school 'G. Mazzini'. It was established in 1999, and houses within it a large collection of equipment necessary for the processing of silk. The museum offers a wonderful journey into the world of silk, where you can appreciate this type of workmanship and know all its phases.
Gipsoteca Francesco Jerace
Catanzaro
(19 Km)
The Gipsoteca Francesco Jerace is located at the Museum of Arts of Catanzaro. It was founded in 1996 and is located on the ground floor of the museum. The Gipsoteca exhibits a collection of works in plaster and marble by Francesco Jerace. It is currently open to all interested parties.
Agorà dell'Arte
Sersale
(12 Km)
Agorà dell'Arte is a museum established in 1987 by Bruno Caristo. The intention was to offer a space for the artwork of emerging artists. This is how we admire sculptures, photographs and paintings by various Calabrian artists, including works by the same founder Caristo. The Museum is open to the public.
Museo Civico
Taverna
(22 Km)
The Civic Museum of Taverna was established in 1989 by the City Council. It is located in the beautiful Palazzo San Domenico. In this structure you can admire works of contemporary art from Calabria. In addition, there is also a Restoration, Conservation and Research Laboratory and many other important departments.
Castello Normanno
Catanzaro
(19 Km)
On the St.John's hill, at the entrance of the town, there are the remains of the ancient castle. Of the building of 1060 only a crenellated tower and outer walls are left.
Teatro Politeama
Catanzaro
(19 Km)
Brand new theater built in 2002 in the historic center. It has a modern form of architecture with a distinctive exterior and elegant interiors and a lounge in a horseshoe shape like classic theaters.
Ponte Bisantis
Catanzaro
(19 Km)
Also known as Morandi Bridge. It links the old town and the district De Filippis on the other side of the Fiumarella valley.One of the symbols of the city, it has an arch and a height of 110 meters.
Castello Aragonese
Isola di Capo Rizzuto
(19 Km)
Torre Nuova
Isola di Capo Rizzuto
(25 Km)
The New Tower is the typical example of a vicereal tower. The building has a square structure. The tower is in excellent condition. Currently, it houses the Guardia di Finanza.
Torre Vecchia
Isola di Capo Rizzuto
(25 Km)
The construction of the “Old Tower”, of the type of sighting, dates back to the 16th century. It is cylindrical in shape and access to the tower is via a wooden bridge. The purpose of building the structure was to protect the territories that had been acquired. The tower was guarded by the military and is one of the many towers on the island.
Santuario della Madonna di Termine
Pentone
(20 Km)
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Termine was built in 1291 in a panoramic and suggestive position dominating the territory of Pentone. In front of the square there is a wooden icon depicting the appearance of the Virgin to the young Maria Madia. The interior has walls decorated with beautiful mosaics, as well as wooden sculptures and frescoes by Italian artists.
Fontana del Cavatore
Catanzaro
(19 Km)
This beautiful contemporary work was built in a niche of the castle walls.Executed in bronze and granite, it represents the city man who hits the rock with a pickaxe.
Duomo di Catanzaro
Catanzaro
(19 Km)
The old church dated back to the '200 but over the centuries it was rebuilt several times. The last change was after the Second World War and is very peculiar. Inside there are some original works.
Santuario della Madonna Greca
Isola di Capo Rizzuto
(25 Km)
Dedicated to the Greek Madonna protector of Isola Capo Rizzuto, the Duomo was built recently in about 6 years since the foundation stone was laid in 1991.
Museo dell’Olio di oliva e della Civiltà contadina di Zagarise
Zagarise
(17 Km)
Created with the aim of bringing to the knowledge of visitors the traditions of this particular and fascinating territory, with particular attention to the area of the Sila Piccola. It is an eco museum, where the real protagonists are the population and the territory, from whose union in decades and decades of work the important traditional heritage was born.
Chiesa del SS. Rosario
Catanzaro
(19 Km)
A medieval church dating back to '400 with a neoclassical facade of the'900. Very beautiful the Baroque high altar, the ancient sculptures and Our Lady of the Rosary, 1615.
Villa Margherita
Catanzaro
(19 Km)
Public area wanted by the city in 900. Called Margaret in honor of the visit of Queen Margherita in Catanzaro. Today is a nature reserve.