Cultural visit in the historic center of Crotone

The guide, a graduate in History, will make the cultural walk in the historic center of Crotone unique, especially if you are a history buff. Exclusive visit to the underground crypt of the Church of the Immaculate. Exclusive visit, by reservation of 1-2 days before, in the medieval underground tunnels of Crotone.

1. 1

   National Archaeological Museum of Crotone

   30 min

   Description of the ancient city of Crotone through the finds and above all a visit to the "treasure of Hera Lacinia".

2. 2

   Chiesa dell'Immacolata

   30 min

   Guided tour of the church of the Immaculate Conception with our exclusive: visit to the underground crypt of 1500. The church also jealously guards an ancient wooden crucifix.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   15 min

   Visit of the Cathedral Basilica Minor S. Maria Assunta (Cathedral of San Dionigi) main church of the city of Crotone. The Basilica jealously guards the most important relic of Crotone, the icon of the Madonna di Capo Colonna.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   Pass by

   External visit of the castle of Charles V built in the 9th century and renovated in the 16th century. under the emperor Charles V. A detailed account of the incursions of Turkish pirates. The castle is temporarily closed.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   Pass by

   Seventeenth-century building belonging to the noble Berlingieri family, with adjoining church of Santa Veneranda (now deconsecrated).

6. 6

   Chiesa di Santa Chiara

   Pass by

   Seventeenth-century church of Santa Chiara with an adjoining monastery of the thirteenth-century Poor Clares.

7. 7

   Castello di Carlo V

   30 min

   Free cultural visit to the Castle of Charles V in Crotone, managed by us together with Ass.Multitracce, Ciclofficina Tr220, Gak. Discover the history of the largest and territorially extended castle in Calabria.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.