Forte Campotenese
Morano Calabro
(17 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
(20 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
(23 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.
Castello del Principe
Sangineto
(24 Km)
The Prince's Castle was built in the 15th century. The square structure consists of 4 towers and a loggia. Recently it has been restored, and during the summer, several musical events and theatrical performances are organized in the castle garden.
Museo Comunale
Praia a Mare
(16 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 Arte Sacra
Saracena
(21 Km)
The Museum of Sacred Art, built in 1642, is the second religious structure in the Saracen Market. The Museum is located in the ancient Borgo di Mezzo, in an environment close to the Sacristy. Inside the Museum it is possible to admire many religious works, including a canvas with Christ crucified. The Museum Hall, the true treasure of the Church, contains objects in precious silver.
Museo di Storia dell' Agricoltura e della Pastorizia
Morano Calabro
(20 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
(20 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.
Castello di Altomonte
Altomonte
(22 Km)
The village of Altomonte is among the oldest and most beautiful villages in Calabria. In the village there are numerous monuments, including the Castle of Altomonte. The building, which dates back to the 10th century, is now home to a hotel that offers various services.
Torre del Tirone
Belvedere Marittimo
(20 Km)
The Tower of the Tirone was built in 1566 by the inhabitants of the Municipality. Its main function was to spot and report the population in the event of danger. The tower has a square structure and currently enjoys a good state of preservation.
Castel Ruggero Diroccato
Belvedere Marittimo
(20 Km)
The castle was erected in 1490 by the Aragonese. The building has a square structure, consisting of two crenellated towers. The castle has been declared a National Monument and in the castle square there is a bust of Filippo Sangineto.
Torre Talao
Scalea
(10 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
(10 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
(10 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
(15 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
(16 Km)
A cylindrical castle with two massive towers, built around the twelfth century in Norman architecture
Il Fortino
Praia a Mare
(14 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
(16 Km)
Built on a cliff, the tower is one of the highest and most impressive of the coast.
Castello Aragonese di Belvedere Marittimo
Belvedere Marittimo
(21 Km)
Aragonese castle of Belvedere Marittimo. Built in the second half of the 11th century. from Ruggiero the Norman.
Murales
Diamante
(16 Km)