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Historic village
Caccuri
Italian comune
At a glance
- Type
- Historic village
- Elevation
- 646 m above sea level
- Area
- 61,380,000 m²
- Coordinates
- 39°13′60″ N, 16°46′60″ E
History and description
Caccuri is a comune and town in the province of Crotone in Calabria, southern Italy. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").
It is the birthplace of Renaissance statesman Cicco Simonetta.
Main sights
Caccuri castle, built over Byzantine fortress dating to the 6th century. It was restored several times, the last in 1885. The most visible element is the only tower, called Torre Mastrigli, which is the town's symbol. Currently a great part of the castle is in a state of decay. The feudal chapel houses Neapolitan school artworks.
Mother church (St. Mary of Graces). Of medieval origins but rebuilt in the 15th century, it lies in the historical centre. It was damaged by the earthquakes of 1638 and 1808. The church has a nave and two aisles.
Church of Santa Maria del Soccorso (16th century). It houses a Baroque altar with a statue of St. Dominic.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Caccuri».
Photos
Getting there
Aeroporto Pitagora di Crotone36.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Caccuri?
Caccuri is in Caccuri, in the province of Crotone (Calabria), Italy. GPS coordinates: 39.23333, 16.78333.
What else is there to see near Caccuri?
Nearby you’ll find: Abbey of Our Lady of the Rescue (1.1 km away), Monastero dei Tre Fanciulli (2.2 km away), Acerenthia (3.8 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 4 photos
- Caccuri nordest — Drnico, Public domain
- Caccuri - Edicola votiva — Samuele1607, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CACCURI SERRA DEL PAPA — Drnico, Public domain
- Caccuri — Samuele1607, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences