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Things to see in Crotone (Italy): 23 places and when to go
Crotone is a town in Italy with around 60,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 23 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Museums and art (7), Architecture (6). The best known are Temple of Juno Lacinia, Cape Nao Tower and Castle of Santa Severina. 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 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 39.0833, 17.1233
- Population
- About 60,000
- Places
- 23 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Museums and art (7) · Architecture (6) · Temples (4) · Beaches (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- CTA Catania, 254 km as the crow flies
What to see in Crotone
The places in and around Crotone, 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.
- Temple of Juno LaciniaAncient Greek sanctuary of Hera at Capo Colonna near Crotone, Italy9.4 km
- Cape Nao TowerTower in Crotone, Italy9.4 km
- Castle of Santa SeverinaCastle in Santa Severina, Italy19 km
- Castle of Charles V, CrotoneBuilding in Crotone, Italy790 m
- Capo Colonne LighthouseLighthouse in Italy9.5 km
- National Archaeological Museum of CrotoneArchaeological museum in Crotone, Italy763 m
- Feudal CastleRuins of a castle in Isola di Capo Rizzuto, Italy14 km
- St. Clare's Church, CrotoneChurch of the ancient monastic complex consecrated to Santa Chiara in Crotone, Italy621 m
- Chiesa di Santa Maria della SanitàTemples21 km
- St. Mary Prothospataris ChurchChurch building in Crotone, Italy486 m
- Spiaggia di Le CannellaBeach16 km
- Museum of Contemporary Art of CrotoneMuseum in Italy639 m
- Capo Colonna National Archaeological Museum and ParkState archaeological museum and park at Capo Colonna in Crotone, Italy9.3 km
- St. Mary of Capo Colonna's SanctuaryTemples9.4 km
- Antiquarium Torre NaoMuseum9.4 km
- AtlantisWith kids5.8 km
- Museo Archeologico - Centro Documentazione e Studi Sui CastelliMuseum19 km
- Museo Civico DemologicoMuseum14 km
- Torre aragoneseTower in Melissa, Italy24 km
- Torre NuovaHistory · Architecture21 km
- Torre RitaniTower17 km
- Torre VecchiaHistory · Architecture21 km
- Vites- Museo vinicolo LibrandiMuseum18 km
When to go to Crotone
The best time to visit Crotone 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.
- JanPossible9:33
- FebPossible10:32
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:02
- MayBest time14:08
- JunBest time14:44
- JulPossible14:29
- AugPossible13:32
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:57
- NovPossible9:49
- DecPossible9:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16. 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 Crotone
The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, Catania), 254 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
- San Giovanni in Fiore17 places41 km
- Catanzaro23 places50 km
- Soveria Mannelli7 places65 km
- Soverato5 places67 km
- Corigliano-Rossano13 places73 km
- Cosenza15 places78 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Crotone?
The best known: Temple of Juno Lacinia, Cape Nao Tower, Castle of Santa Severina, Castle of Charles V, Crotone, Capo Colonne Lighthouse. 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 Crotone?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16.
How do you get to Crotone?
The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 254 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Crotone 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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