Centro storico
Maratea
(22 Km)
The Historic Center of Maratea is characterized by several churches, alleys, stone portals and strongly suggestive corners. In fact, in the Old Town there are some of the 44 churches that rise on the territory of Maratea.
Museo Comunale
Praia a Mare
(18 Km)
It houses a series of very interesting panels that trace the path of man until Roman times, focusing in particular on the reality of Calabria and the upper Tyrrhenian Cosentino. The museum, however, in addition to historical and ancient finds, also houses a permanent collection of modern and contemporary art.
Museo di Storia dell' Agricoltura e della Pastorizia
Morano Calabro
(19 Km)
The Museum of the History of Agriculture and Pastoralism was founded in the mid-eighties at the headquarters of the Palazzo Salmena. The first materials were collected from the historical exhibition “Peasants and Shepherds in Morano”. Among the most significant materials is a “manual frame” coming from the small town of Albanian Frascineto origin.
Centro Studi Naturalistici del Pollino "Il Nibbio"
Morano Calabro
(18 Km)
The Pollino Naturalistic Studies Center “Il Nibbio” is located inside the Pollino National Park and offers, at the foot of the Norman Castle, a wide look at the wonderful nature collections and the most significant wildlife in the territory.
Mostra Permanente di Archeologia
Rivello
(23 Km)
The Permanent Exhibition of Archaeology exhibits objects that have been found in the area, especially in the locality “Serra Città”. Thanks to these findings it is possible to understand that this society was founded on pastoral agriculture and craftsmanship. In fact, among the objects there are both common crockery and fine frame weights. All these items help to understand the variety of this place and how it has developed over time.
Castello di Castrocucco
Maratea
(23 Km)
The Castrocucco Castle is very old. Thanks to some historical finds, we can say that it dates back to the 9th century. Unfortunately, today it is not possible to see its entire original structure, but only a few ruins. From these the medieval style is denoted. It is currently open to the public, for the part that remains observable.
Torre dei Crivi
Maratea
(29 Km)
The Crivi Tower was built in 1566 on a rocky promontory. It was part of the coastal defensive system of the Kingdom of Naples. It has a square structure, characterized by a series of lintels each of which has three drains. It is now a ruin, although it is well preserved externally.
Torre Apprezzami l'Asino (Melesino)
Maratea
(26 Km)
Torre Appreciami the Donkey Ruderi, also known as Melesino, is one of the coastal towers of the locality of Maratea. It was built in 1566 on a promontory. Its structure is divided into two parts: one, the oldest one in circular shape, and the other, more recent in a pyramidal trunk shape. The two parts were built at two different times, that's why the diversified form. The name of the building comes from a pleasant story. Today it is open to visit and is in good condition.
Forte Campotenese
Morano Calabro
(15 Km)
The Fort of Campotenese dates back to the nineteenth century, was erected at the behest of the Neapolitan army. Here the homonymous battle took place in 1806. Due to attacks and battles, it was completely destroyed. Today, there are no traces of the fort.
Castello Normanno
Morano Calabro
(18 Km)
The Norman Castle dates back to the fourteenth century. Initially the construction was a massive rectangular fortress and six corner towers, built at the behest of Sanseverino di Bisagno. It was, due to enemy wars and invasions, almost completely destroyed around 1700. The ruins that remain are in good condition.
Monastero Fortificato Colloreto
Morano Calabro
(17 Km)
The Colloreto Fortified Monastery is located on a plateau, and was built in 1596 by Blessed Friar Agostinian Bernardo da Rogliano. It is no coincidence that he chose this place, as it had to reflect the characters of the hermit religiosity that he professed. From what remains of the original structure, we can still notice the fortification and the tower that overlooks it.
Torre Talao
Scalea
(22 Km)
The Talao Tower was built during 1500 and is the emblem of the city. It is a military structure, built for defensive reasons, since from its position you could control the entire coast. Its construction was commissioned by the governor of the Neapolitan Kingdom, Pedro Afan de Ribera, and is still active and open to visit.
Castello di Scalea Diroccato
Scalea
(22 Km)
The Norman Castle of Scalea was built on a fortress and its origins date back to the eleventh century. Particular is the view seen from the rubble: the turrets of the castle are really special. The ruins today are scattered across the heights.
Torre Cimalonga
Scalea
(22 Km)
The Cimalonga Tower was erected in the '400 as part of the area's defensive system. It is a round and fortified building, which was used to oversee one of the four access points of the city. Today the tower is home to the archaeological museum, which houses numerous ancient finds that have a remarkable historical value.
Santuario di Santa Maria della Grotta
Praia a Mare
(18 Km)
Dedicated to the patron saint of the town, nestled in a cave thousands of years due to erosion by the sea, reached by climbing a steep staircase.
Castello di Praia Mare
Praia a Mare
(18 Km)
A cylindrical castle with two massive towers, built around the twelfth century in Norman architecture
Il Fortino
Praia a Mare
(17 Km)
A military building erected in the sixteenth century for defensive purposes, it still stands imperiously on the hills of Praia a Mare.
Torre di Fiuzzi
Praia a Mare
(18 Km)
Built on a cliff, the tower is one of the highest and most impressive of the coast.
Statua del Redentore
Maratea
(22 Km)
The Statue of Cristo Redentore is a colossal sculpture placed on the top of Mount San Biagio, in Maratea. It was built by the Florentine artist Bruno Innocenti between 1963 and 1965. With its 22 meters of height, it ranks the third position among the sculptures dedicated to Christ in Europe and the seventh position in the world.
Chiesetta della Madonna degli Ulivi
Maratea
(22 Km)
The church of Our Lady of Olives or Snow is an ancient hermitage, of likely Byzantine origin, located behind the Basilica of San Biagio al Castello. Inside it preserves frescoes, depicting the Madonna with Child and Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
Chiesa di S. Maria Maggiore
Maratea
(22 Km)
The church of Santa Maria Maggiore is a religious building in the historical center of Maratea. The importance of the church in the panorama of the city, bring the population to just call it mother church.
Chiesa dell'Immacolata
Maratea
(22 Km)
The Church of the Immacolata is one of the three churches that overlook on the Borgo di Maratea, and is close to the square where there is the town hall.