 Introduction
Its position also makes Cassano an excellent home base in which to enjoy both the mountains and the sea. Cassano is also the home of warm sulphurous springs that make up popular bath houses.
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Arrival Plane
Airport Lamezia Terme is the major airport for the region. From here, travelers can take a taxi, rent a car, or take the railway to reach the town.
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Train
Scallio rail connects Puglia and Calabria and stops at Sibari. From here, buses or rental cars can take visitors the remaining 12 km to the town.
Car
If taking the Autostrada del Sole (A3), exit at Frascineto and follow the signs to Cassano allo Ionio.
If taking Highway 106, exit at Sibari and follow the smaller road signs to Cassano allo Ionio.
Bus
Buses run to Cassano regularly and schedules can be found at www.simetspa.it. Connections to and from major cities are made through Sibari.
History and Culture
Today's Cassano is a modern town which developed with the return of the emigrants. Its climate is very pleasant and its location near the Pollino and the Ionian Seas paired with its famous sulphurous water springs has allowed the town to gain a reputation as a tourist and health center.
Its historical centre is very characteristic of the area, full of churches, palaces and fountains.
Churches and Museums
Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, there is a piece called “Madonna of the Purity” and a “Crocifisso” made of wood from 1400 within. The cathedral itself was re-built in 1795, but the bell tower appears older and probably dates from 1608. Also inside, there are 15th and 16th century frescoes, fine marble, a 16th century painting of the Neapolitan school, and 18th century paintings. The medieval crypt has Byzantine style frescoes and a wooden 15th century Crucifix.
Diocesano Museum
This Archeological museum preserves works from the area including a “Madonna with the Child”, manuscripts, books and paintings from the XVI, XVII and XVIII centuries.
Church of the Cappuccini
Precious works from the XVIII and XIX century are kept here. The annexed convent today accommodates a hostel, both founded in 1560.
Historical Buildings and Monuments
This former defensive tower rises above the town. It is from this point that a stone was thrown which killed Milo. Today, the site offers the ruins of the medieval castle and a panoramic view of the town and the surrounding areas.
Sybaris
This was a celebrated city of Magna Graecia that has since been destroyed. The city was exceptionally wealthy in the 6th century BC and the term Sybarites became synonymous with pleasure and luxury. A modern town now lies on the ruins, but ruins can still be observed near Cassano allo Ionio.
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