Catanzaro, Regional capital in Calabria, Italy
Description
Catanzaro is the regional capital of Calabria and sits on a rocky promontory above the Ionian Sea. The old town spreads across several hills and is crossed by a modern bridge that spans the valley below.
History
In the tenth century Byzantine forces built a fort to protect against invasions from the coast. The settlement later developed into a provincial capital and reached its peak as a silk trading center during the Baroque period.
Culture
The name comes from Greek and refers to the city's position high above the sea. In the side streets you still find artisans selling silk fabrics and rugs that connect to the long weaving tradition here.
Practical
The main tree-lined streets invite you to walk through the center, and from there you can climb the surrounding hills for sea views. Buses connect the downtown area with residential neighborhoods and the nearby Lamezia Terme airport.
Did you know?
In the sixteenth century weaving workshops developed a special technique here for making black velvet that was considered particularly high quality. This technique was later adopted by European palaces to create formal garments.
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Bisantis bridge
416 m
Park of Mediterranean Biodiversity
1.2 km
Cathedral of Catanzaro
680 m
Catanzaro funicular
1.3 km
Parco della Biodiversita' Mediterranea
1.1 km
Brigata of Catanzaro Historical Military Museum
1.1 km
Chiesa del Monte dei Morti e della Misericordia
548 m
Church of Sant'Omobono
258 m
Chiesa del Rosario
760 mMuseo delle arti
146 m
Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine (Catanzaro)
1.1 km
Palazzo Fazzari
663 m
Chiesa di San Francasco di Paola
1.1 km
Santa Maria Di Porto Salvo (Catanzaro Lido)
10.2 km
Chiesa dell'Osservanza
308 m
Church of the Maddalena
889 m
Chiesa di San Rocco
902 m
Chiesa di Sant'Anna (Catanzaro)
343 mMuseo delle carrozze di Catanzaro
2.4 km
Biblioteca provinciale Bruno Chimirri
472 m
Chiesa di Santa Maria del Mezzogiorno
583 m
Biblioteca comunale Filippo De Nobili
873 m
Chiesa di San Nicola di Morano
303 m
Chiesa di Sant' Angelo de Siclis
302 m
Palazzo di Giustizia "Salvatore Blasco"
128 m
Ex Palazzo dell’Amministrazione Provinciale
354 m
Complesso Monumentale del San Giovanni
142 m
Palazzo Alemanni
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