Paola, Religious sanctuary in Calabria, Italy
The coastal town of Paola stretches along the Tyrrhenian Sea at an elevation of 94 meters, featuring stone buildings and medieval architecture throughout its streets.
The settlement history traces to the 11th century when it was documented as tenimentum Paulae within the possessions of Roberto Bohon of Fuscaldo.
The annual Saint Francis celebration from May 1st to 4th brings together thousands of participants for religious ceremonies, processions, and regional traditions.
Visitors reach Paola through its railway station, positioned 35 kilometers from Cosenza and 50 kilometers from Lamezia Terme International Airport.
The Fountain of Seven Canals stands as a central monument in the town, distributing water through its multiple spouts since medieval times.
Location: Province of Cosenza
Elevation above the sea: 94 m
Shares border with: Fuscaldo, Montalto Uffugo, San Fili, San Lucido
Website: http://comune.paola.cs.it
GPS coordinates: 39.36667,16.03333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:46
Santuario di San Francesco di Paola
1.1 km
Chiesa della Madonna del Carmine
1.9 km
Santa Maria della Serra
11.6 km
Santissima Annunziata Church
10.1 km
Chiesa di San Pasquale
11.7 km
Chiesa di San Giacomo
11.6 km
Paola Lighthouse
569 m
San Francesco da Paola
11.6 km
Museo Ruggiero Leoncavallo
11.6 km
San Giovanni Battista
6.7 km
Castello-Torre di Paola
1.3 km
Castello Ruffo di San Lucido
6.7 km
Palazzo comunale
6.6 km
Fortino
10.8 km
Eremo di Santa Maria di Monte Persano
7.3 km
Santissima Annunziata
6.6 km
Ponte del Diavolo
1.2 km
Chiesa della Pietà
6.8 km
Chiesa di San Benedetto Abate
10.2 km
Palazzo di Città
1 km
Palazzo Manes
6.7 km
San Salvatore
11.5 km
Il castelluccio
11.2 km
Arco di San Francesco da Paola
1.1 km
Madonna del Buon Consiglio church
11.3 km
San Michele Arcangelo church
11.3 km
Fortino
6.2 km
Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine
11.8 kmReviews
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