Place to visit
Acerenthia, Italy: what it is and when to go
Acerenthia is an archaeological site in Cerenzia, Italy (San Giovanni in Fiore). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Archaeological site in Cerenzia, Italy · History
- Where
- Italy
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- CTA Catania, 251 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 39.25802, 16.81402
What it is and where
Acerenthia is an archaeological site in Cerenzia, Italy (San Giovanni in Fiore). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Acerentia
It is in San Giovanni in Fiore, where this site lists 17 more places to see, 9.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 39.25802, 16.81402; the nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, Catania), 251 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Italy. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Acerenthia is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:32
- FebPossible10:31
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:02
- MayBest time14:09
- JunBest time14:45
- JulPossible14:30
- AugPossible13:32
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:56
- NovPossible9:48
- DecPossible9:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Italy
To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Italy checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Museo Civico Archeologico AkerentiaMuseum5 m
- Museo Itinerante ArcalabriaMuseum4.2 km
- Museo della cultura contadinMuseum4.3 km
- Castle of CaccuriBuilding in Caccuri, Italy4.5 km
- Parco Astronomico LilioObservatory8.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.
More in Italy: History
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- Venice: capital city of Veneto, Italy
- Florence: Italian city and commune, located in Tuscany
- Naples: capital city of Campania, Italy
- Colosseum: ancient Roman amphitheatre, a landmark of Rome, Italy
- St. Peter's Basilica: church in Vatican City
Every Italy place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Acerenthia?
It is an archaeological site in Cerenzia, Italy. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Acerenthia?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15.
How do you get to Acerenthia?
The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 251 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Museo Civico Archeologico Akerentia, Museo Itinerante Arcalabria, Museo della cultura contadin. The rest is in the Italy guide.
Keep reading
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- ItalyBefore travelling to Italy: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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