Crotone, Italy

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Coordinates : 39.080508, 17.127956 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : Crotone is a city rich in history and nature, so it is the ideal place for those who want to visit ancient monuments and at the same time enjoy long walks by the sea or in the woods. Cathedral. The original structure dates back to the ninth century, but was then rebuilt in the fifteenth century; Pope John Paul II raised it to a minor basilica. Symbol of the noble and ecclesiastical power of Crotone, preserves inside the famous Black Madonna, in the chapel of the Madonna di Capocolonna. The Castle of Charles V. Located on the highest point of the city, it dominates the surrounding landscape and guarantees the vision of a long stretch of sea that goes from Punta Alice to Capo Colonna. Impregnated with history, what we see today is the remake dating back to the XV-XVI century. The Garden of Pythagoras. Dedicated to the homonymous character, it was built to make learning through the game. There are structures and installations that represent the teacher's thought in all disciplines: mathematics, philosophy, etc. In addition to the garden, in the same building there is the Museum, where it is possible to use interactive tools to apply its teachings and understand them better. The Gramsci seafront. It is the real visiting card of the city, recently restored. It offers the possibility, to the Crotonesi and tourists, to admire the various colors and reflections that the sea takes during the day and night. Meeting point, the evening is very popular. The Church of the Immaculate. In fact in Crotone you can visit many churches, but this is particular because it contains the only crucifix in the world, the "Crucified Christ", which represents Jesus with open eyes, a moment before dying and not with eyes closed, as we are used to seeing. Capo Colonna you can visit the archaeological park which also includes some Greek wall remains buried by the sea.

Recommended equipment : SLR camera (a camera body or - if possible and better - two, to have different focal fixtures mounted) - compact pocket camera with built-in zoom and flash (for situations where you need to be light and discreet); - lenses (from different focal length to allow you to vary the angle and shooting techniques) - flash (for night-time photos, interiors, outdoor shading areas) - equipped with memory cards for storing images and flash batteries (with battery charger for machine bodies); - tripod tripod (robust and light) and / or monopod;

Best months : The best time for a visit to Crotone is summer, at least if you want to enjoy the sun and the clear sky. In the months that go from June to the first half of September, rains in Crotone are rather modest and infrequent, thunderstorms tend to form on the Sila hinterland.

How to get there : Although there is no motorway, you can get to Crotone by car along the highway 106.Different connections are from the main Italian cities with Crotone in all periods of the year. The connections are managed by the Autolinee Romano and connect Crotone with Bari, Bologna, Florence, Genoa, Florence, Milan, Montecatini Terme, Naples, Padua, Parma, Perugia, Pisa, Reggio Emilia, Rome, Siena, Salerno, Turin, Venice, Verona . The routes are both to and from Crotone. For more information on prices and timetables, check directly on the website of the Roman coaches.

Visits : Crotone is one of the most important museums in Calabria for the large number of exhibited materials and for their historical and artistic value. The exhibits are from prehistoric times, to the Iron Age, the Greek and the Middle Ages. Among the important findings are those of the sanctuary of Hera Lacinia and its treasure in gold, bronze; among these, the Diadema Aureo and the mysterious bronze nuragic boat. Inaugurated in 1968, it collects materials from the former civic museum. Every day from 09.00 / 19.30 excluding Monday ticket € 2.00 reduced € 1.00. Opening hours for visiting the Castle Charles V on Saturday and Sunday. In the morning , from 9.00 to 13.00, the Fortress can be visited, even from 15.00 to 19.00.

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