 Introduction
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Arrival Plane
Airport Lamezia Terme is the closest international airport. From here, travelers can take a taxi, rent a car, or take the railway to reach the town.
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Train
The Paola Train Station is the closest stop about 15km away. This stop lies on the Rome to Reggio Calabria line and all trains, from local ones to Eurostar, stop in Paola.
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Car
From the motorway A3 Salerno-Reggio Calabria, coming from Reggio Calabria, take the Falerna exit and continue on the S.S. 18 for 30 Km heading north as far as San Lucido.
From the motorway A3 Salerno-Reggio Calabria, coming from Salerno, take the Rende-Cosenza Nord exit and continue on the superhighway S.S.18 for approximately 30 Km as far as Paola. Precede about 4 Km south and end at San Lucido.
History and Culture
The name “San Lucido” is taken from a monk who inhabited the town's monastery. The literal meaning of “Lucido” is “lucid” and important religious monuments are an important part of the cultural landscape throughout the town.
Churches and Museums
One of the most impressive churches of the area lies in this small town. The architecture is typically Romanesque-Gothic with interior decoration of frescoes from the Byzantine era.
The Church of San Giovanni
Situated next to the castle, this church has an alter from 1789 that reveals wood-work carvings which predate 1600.
Historical Buildings and Monuments
This castle has been home to the Prince Ruffo of Calabria who is the ancestor of the actual Queen of Belgium.
Festivals and Events
The event is held on the 7th of October of every year. Held in the honor of the Madonna of Rosario, visitors witness local folk artists play their traditional music as the mass proceeds from the church.
Santa Maria di Monte Persano - September
The event is held on the 2nd of September of every year to celebrate the end of summer. It is both a religious and civil festival, where flags line the streets and people from around Calabria come to sell their wares.
Festival of San Leonardo - November
The events for this festival take place from the 5th to 11th of November. Of a religious nature, the festival honors San Leonardo. A large part of the festivities take place on the “Lungo Mare” (seawall) where a large market is set up.
San Giovanni Battista - June
This event is held from the 23rd to the 24th of June and is one of San Lucido's biggest festivals. It is both religious and secular in nature in that it honors the patron saint Battista and there is a large jazz festival which takes place in the centre of town. At night, large displays of fireworks are visible.
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