Castello di Castrocucco
Maratea
(13 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
(16 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
(14 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.
Museo Comunale
Praia a Mare
(17 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.
Mostra Permanente di Archeologia
Rivello
(7 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 Baronale
Torraca
(18 Km)
The Baronial Castle stands on a rocky spur around which the village develops. The mighty construction houses the University and an important congress center. The front door has an ancient inscription reminiscent of the visit of King Ferdinand II, which took place on 15 October 1852. Inside you can admire weapons and art paintings.
Centro storico
Maratea
(12 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.
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
(17 Km)
A cylindrical castle with two massive towers, built around the twelfth century in Norman architecture
Il Fortino
Praia a Mare
(18 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
(17 Km)
Built on a cliff, the tower is one of the highest and most impressive of the coast.
Statua del Redentore
Maratea
(12 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
(12 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
(12 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
(12 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.
Chiesa di S. Pietro Apostolo
Torraca
(59 Km)
The Church of St. Peter the Apostle is the main parish of Torraca that was erected in the late 9th century. Radically transformed during the eighteenth century, it was again restored around 1920 as evidenced by its current decorations. In the vault of the central nave the painter painted scenes inspired by the life of St. Peter; under the dome the heavenly triumph appears. This church preserves a valuable seventeenth-century bath, used as a baptismal font.
Chiesa di sant’Anna
Torraca
(59 Km)
Next to the parish of St. Peter the Apostle there is the Chapel of Sant'Anna founded by the Magaldi family who on the entrance brings this wording engraved on marble: This little church dedicated to Sant'Anna because of the time had been neglected for a long time and the archpriest Giuseppe Mercadante after taking it down from the foundations, took care to rebuild it in a more beautiful form.
Cappella di Sant’Antonio
Torraca
(19 Km)
In the S. Rocco area a small chapel is dedicated to Sant'Antonio, celebrated on 13 June. The feast begins thirteen days earlier with the celebration of the thirteen in the pretty chapel and ends with a procession and a solemn mass in the Church of St. Peter the Apostle.
Santuario della Madonna dei Cordici
Torraca
(18 Km)
The Sanctuary dedicated to the Madonna dei Cordici, overlooks the entire Gulf of Policastro with a suggestive and spectacular panorama. The sanctuary has very ancient origins. The floor, in Vietri ceramic, is hand painted.
Castello di Moliterno
Moliterno
(22 Km)