Things to do in Rota Greca Italy – what to see attractions and activities

The Blood Gate is of historical importance of the Tyrrhenian Cosentino center. Although it has been restored several times it did not lose its original structure. It has a simple shape surrounded by ancient city walls.

The Watchtower was built in the year 1000. It had a circular structure and was used as a fortification against the raids of the Saracens who at that time had invaded the whole Mediterranean.

The tower was erected as part of the Abbey of Paola. The medieval building is quadrangular and was built of sandstone. His function was defensive, as from his height the whole area could be supervised. After a series of restorations, today the complex houses the Archaeological Museum of the city.

It was built in the fifteenth century on the ruins of the ancient medieval village. The building is facing east, an expedient to ensure light to the apse both at the rise of the rising sun (Sol Salutis, symbol of salvation) and at sunset (Sol Iustitiae, symbol of universal justice). Following the numerous earthquakes that affected the area underwent various changes that altered its original internal structure. The last earthquake caused the upper walls to collapse. The church, of which only the façade remains and part of the interior, is in stone masonry with irregular view and gray tuff.