Crotone, Ancient Greek port city in Calabria, Italy
The coastal municipality stretches along the Gulf of Taranto with a medieval castle and extensive archaeological remains near the Mediterranean waters.
Founded in 710 BC by Achaean Greeks under Myscellus leadership, Crotone grew into a major settlement reaching 50,000 inhabitants by 500 BC.
The National Archaeological Museum displays numerous artifacts from the Greek period, including items from the Sanctuary of Hera Lacinia.
The central train station connects Crotone to major Italian cities while the port facilitates maritime transport across the Mediterranean Sea.
The medical school established in ancient Kroton developed methods that influenced Greek medicine through systematic observation of patients.
Location: Province of Crotone
Inception: 710 BCE
Elevation above the sea: 8 m
Shares border with: Cutro, Rocca di Neto, Scandale, Strongoli, Isola di Capo Rizzuto
Website: https://comune.crotone.it
GPS coordinates: 39.08333,17.11667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:21
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National Archaeological Museum of Crotone
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