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Things to see in Catanzaro (Italy): 23 places and when to go
Catanzaro is a town in Italy with around 95,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 23 places in and around it, mainly Nature (6), Museums and art (6), Temples (5). The best known are Gulf of Squillace, Scylletium and Cathedral of Catanzaro. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 38.9004, 16.6
- Population
- About 95,000
- Places
- 23 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (6) · Museums and art (6) · Temples (5) · Mountains (4) · History (3) · Wildlife (2)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- CTA Catania, 209 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Monte Femminamorta, at 1,723 m.
What to see in Catanzaro
The places in and around Catanzaro, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Gulf of SquillaceInlet of the Ionian Sea off the coast of Italy27 km
- ScylletiumHistory10 km
- Cathedral of CatanzaroChurch building in Catanzaro, Italy846 m
- Monte FemminamortaMountain in Italy24 km
- Basilica dell'ImmacolataChurch building in Catanzaro, Italy1.1 km
- Chiesa del Monte dei Morti e della MisericordiaChurch building in Catanzaro, Italy998 m
- Monte ContessaSummit22 km
- Monte CovelloMountains in Calabria, Italy21 km
- Civic Museum of TavernaMuseum in Taverna, Italy13 km
- Museo delle arti (Catanzaro, Italy)Museum in Italy1.7 km
- Brigata of Catanzaro Historical Military MuseumItalian historical museum2.6 km
- Rifugio Leone GrandinettiMountain hut in Calabria, Italy25 km
- Riserva Naturale Coturelle - PiccioneProtected area20 km
- Riserva naturale Poverella Villaggio MancusoProtected area in Italy (EUAP0050)18 km
- Santa Maria Di Porto Salvo (Catanzaro Lido)Church building in Catanzaro, Italy9.0 km
- FS 625.144 in Catanzaro LidoLocomotive in Catanzaro Lido, Catanzaro, Italy8.4 km
- Mapapi BeachBeaches18 km
- L'AncoraMonument9.1 km
- Museo d'arte sacra Silvestro FrangipaneMuseum in Italy12 km
- Museo dell'olio d'oliva e della civiltà contadinaMuseum in Zagarise, Italy12 km
- Museo della Civiltà agrosilvopastorale e delle Arti e delle TradizioniMuseum14 km
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of LightSanctuary in Magisano, Italy12 km
- torre normannaTower in Zagarise, Italy12 km
When to go to Catanzaro
The best time to visit Catanzaro is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:34
- FebPossible10:32
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:01
- MayBest time14:07
- JunBest time14:43
- JulPossible14:28
- AugPossible13:31
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:57
- NovPossible9:50
- DecPossible9:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17. In June, 23 of the 23 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Catanzaro
The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, Catania), 209 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Soverato5 places25 km
- Soveria Mannelli7 places29 km
- San Giovanni in Fiore17 places40 km
- Contrada La Chiusa16 places42 km
- Crotone23 places50 km
- San Pietro in Amantea7 places50 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Catanzaro?
The best known: Gulf of Squillace, Scylletium, Cathedral of Catanzaro, Monte Femminamorta, Basilica dell'Immacolata. In all, 23 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Catanzaro?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17.
How do you get to Catanzaro?
The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 209 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Catanzaro as the destination and these 23 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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