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 Introduction
Arrival By plane:
Aereoporto Internazionale di Lamezia Terme
Aereoporto Internazionale di Lamezia Terme "IATA airport code SUF is derived from Sant'Eufemia" ICAO:(LICA)
From here, travelers can take a taxi, rent a car, or take the railway to reach Crotone.
Bed&Breakfast and Hotels: Reserve Bed&Breakfast and Hotel near Lamezia Terme International Airport
Aereporto di Sant'Anna
Aereporto di Sant'Anna is the smaller local airport that is served by Air One and charter airlines. The number for Sainte Anne's is: +39.0962.794388.
By train:
Crotone has its own Railway station and links with the major cities of Rome, Naples, Reggio Calabria, Milan, and Bologna. However, most travelers arrive by the Salerno-Reggio Calabria highway.
By car:
From the north: Take freeway A3/E45 and exit at Sibari. This route feeds into the SS106 in the direction of Crotone.
From the south: Take freeway A3/E45 and exit at Catanzaro. This route feeds into the SS106 in the direction of Crotone.
City Transport
History and Culture
The people of Crotone were famous for their unbeatable physical strength and the sobriety of their lives. This natural demeanor led to many great athletes and from 588 B.C. many generations of victors proceeded to the Olympics and the Panhellenic Games. The most famous of these athletes is Milo of Croton.
Crotone withstood many eager attackers and changed hands more then once. Around 550, the city was unsuccessfully besieged by Totila, king of the Ostrogoths. At one point, the town became part of the Byzantine Empire. In 870 Crotone was sacked by the Saracens who killed many of those who fled to the cathedral. Eventually, the town fell under power of the Normans after an unsuccessful attempt at taking back southern Italy from the Holy Roman Empire. In 1860, Crotone was conquered by the Kingdom of Sardonia and incorporated into the new Kingdom of Italy in 1861.
Crotone's location is easily accessible by water and has a close proximity to a source of hydroelectric power making it a place of favored industrial development. In the 1930s its population doubled. Unfortunately, the two main employers, Pertusola Sud and Montedison collapsed. The late 80s was a time of economic crisis for the town and many residents moved elsewhere looking for work. Since that time urban renewal has taken place and in 1994 the town became the capital of the newly established Province of Crotone.
Churches and Museums
Chiesa di Santa Chiara (The Church of Santa Chiara) - This church dates to the 8th Century. Its interior also has Baroque elements and its organ, built by the famous Neapolitan Tommasi de Martino, was installed in about 1753 and is still in magnificent working order.
Museo Archeologico Statale (The Archaeological Museum ) - Featuring a variety of coins, votive ceramics, terra cotta vases, bronze miniatures and other artifacts from the area, the museum is a must-see.
Historical buildings and monuments
Castello Aroganese - This building from 1541 stands where the Greek acropolis would have been. The ancient castle is built on an island, with accessibility on foot limited to a narrow strip of land, is referred to as Le Castella. The bronze bust at the front of the castle is the work of G. Rito and is dedicated to Occhialì, the legendary Turkish admiral born at Le Castella.
Fountains and Squares
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