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Things to see in Calabria: historic places

In Calabria the atlas lists 1,042 historic places: 370 museums, 190 archaeological sites and 135 historic villas and palaces and more.

The richest areas are the province of Cosenza (414), the province of Reggio Calabria (267) and the province of Catanzaro (144).

By date of construction, the most common period is the Modern era (47% of dated places) and the Middle Ages (25% of dated places).

Of these, 91 list opening hours and 20 have free entry.

  • 376with photo
  • 496with description
  • 91with opening hours
  • 32free entry
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What to see in Calabria: frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Calabria?

Among the best-documented historic places in Calabria are National Museum of Magna Græcia (Reggio Calabria), Castello Ruffo di Scilla (Scilla), Epizephyrian Locris (Locri), San Giovanni in Fiore Abbey (San Giovanni in Fiore) and Bova (Bova).

How many historic places are there in Calabria?

The atlas lists 1,042 historic places in Calabria: 370 museums, 190 archaeological sites, 135 historic villas and palaces, 123 castles, 111 fortresses and towers, 58 abbeys and monasteries, 23 historic theatres, 17 lighthouses and 15 historic villages.

Which historic places in Calabria can you visit for free?

Free entry (always, or on the first Sunday of the month) at Museo all'aperto Bilotti (Cosenza), State Archaeological Museum "Vito Capialbi" (Vibo Valentia), Civic Pinacotheca of Reggio Calabria (Reggio Calabria), National Archaeological Museum of Crotone (Crotone) and Bova Marina Synagogue (Bova Marina) and 27 more. Check the conditions on the official website.