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Things to do in Gimigliano Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Welcome to Gimigliano Italy. If you’are planning to visit Gimigliano for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed in Gimigliano and surrounding. Travelers will appreciate this italian town with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Gimigliano and its territory. Share and suggest a place you've visited.

What To See near Gimigliano

Pentone (5 Km)

Santuario della Madonna di Termine

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.

Taverna (7 Km)

Museo Civico

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.

Taverna (7 Km)

Museo Civico

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.

Catanzaro (8 Km)

Museo del Risorgimento

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.

Zagarise (8 Km)

Museo dell’Olio di oliva e della Civiltà contadina di Zagarise

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.

Catanzaro (9 Km)

Marca - Museo delle Arti

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.

Catanzaro (9 Km)

Gipsoteca Francesco Jerace

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.

Catanzaro (9 Km)

Ponte Bisantis

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.

Catanzaro (9 Km)

Fontana del Cavatore

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.

Catanzaro (9 Km)

Castello Normanno

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.

Catanzaro (9 Km)

Duomo di Catanzaro

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.

Catanzaro (9 Km)

Teatro Politeama

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.

Catanzaro (10 Km)

Museo delle Carrozze

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.

Catanzaro (10 Km)

Museo dell'Arte della Seta

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.

Zagarise (12 Km)

Orme nel Parco

Sersale (18 Km)

Agorà dell'Arte

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.

Soveria Mannelli (18 Km)

Lanificio Leo - Museo d'Impresa

The Lanificio Leo (1873) is the oldest textile factory in Calabria. A company-Museum where you can find industrial heritage, design-oriented production and "doing business" with the tools of culture.

Sellia Marina (20 Km)

Spiaggia Lungomare Sellia Marina

Other attractions in Gimigliano

Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa Margherita

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.

Churches and places of worship

Chiesa del SS. Rosario

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.

Destinations nearby

Tiriolo

Tiriolo

It is 11,8 Km away - about 21 minutes

Catanzaro

It is 15,9 Km away - about 27 minutes

Serrastretta

Serrastretta

It is 19,2 Km away - about 28 minutes

Pentone

Pentone

It is 19,3 Km away - about 32 minutes

Taverna

Taverna

It is 21,6 Km away - about 36 minutes

Amato

Amato

It is 24,1 Km away - about 43 minutes

Magisano

Magisano

It is 32,3 Km away - about 49 minutes

Borgia

Borgia

It is 33,7 Km away - about 49 minutes

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