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Things to do in Pizzo Calabro Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Welcome to Pizzo Calabro Italy. If you’are planning to visit Pizzo Calabro 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 Pizzo Calabro 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 Pizzo Calabro and its territory.  Share and suggest a place you've visited.

Pizzo Calabro, a dive into the Aragonese kingdom

Pizzo Calabro, Piedigrotta cave
Pizzo Calabro, Piedigrotta cave

Pizzo Calabro beautiful Calabrian city is located in the Province of Vibo Valentia and was founded by Nepeto in the 39; Greek antiquity. Here you will find a fairytale scenario where everything seems to combine to give the impression of being in an enchanted place.

The city is bathed by the fabulous Gulf of Sant'Eufigenea, creating a landscape harmoniously composed as in a beautiful painting. There are spectacular places to visit in this city, one of them is the Aragonese Castle, erected in 1492, at the behest of Don Fernando of Aragon (when Spain) was divided between the realms of Aragon and Castilla). The same Castle, was the stage of the prison and shooting of Gioacchino Murat, coganto of Napoleon Bonaparte and King of Naples, on 13/10/1815; as a result the castle became “the Castle of Murat & amp; quot;. The body of Joachim lies in the Church of San Giorgio located in the city center.

Another destination not to be missed is the Church of Piedigrotta, a masterpiece excavated more than 350 years ago in a cave, where there are beautiful statues and frescoes that are absolutely worth a visit. And don't forget to try the local culinary specialties, in particular, tuna in oil and ice cream.

written by Kenneth Harrison - Last update: 29/10/2021
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