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 Introduction
The town enjoys a favorable position on the Tyrrhenian coast and since the 1950s it has grown on a small cliff plain dominating a flat area next to the beaches. The nearby hills also offer high quality production of wine and oil. The view from the hills offers picturesque scenes of the gulf of Lamezia Terme and the Stromboli volcano. On clear sunny days, smoke can be seen etching up from the volcano. The Aeolian Islands are also visible and can be easily reached from the Campora harbor.
The people of the town are industrious and have grown to be open to the foreigners that visit their shores. The local dialect mixes different Calabrese dialects and many foreign words have been introduced by the expatriates.
Arrival Plane
Airport Lamezia Terme is the major airport of the region. From here, travelers can take a taxi, rent a car, or take the railway to the town.
Train
Campora San Giovanni has its own stop on the railway line close to the center of town.
Car
From the airport Lamezia Terme take the highway A3 direction Salerno then exit Falerna follow the direction Campora San Giovanni.
History and Culture
Churches and Museums
This is the main church of the town and is dedicated to the apostle Saint Peter. The church was built in 1956 and has a large congregation.
Historical Buildings and Monuments
This 14th century large tower dominates the view of the town and is one of its most important historical buildings. The upper part of the tower is decorated with corbels. This tower is nicknamed “U Turriune” in the local dialect.
Saint Francis of Paola Square
In the center of town, this square honors the Patron saint of the village and is the site of most town happenings.
Festivals and Events
The local patron saint of Campora San Giovanni is Francis of Paola. He is celebrated in a local festival from September 1st to September 3rd. During the celebrations, numerous pilgrims from the nearby villages arrive to worship and there is a procession where the statue of the saint is carried on the shoulders along the streets. The statue is sometimes accompanied by a cart decorated with flowers.
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