Here’s what to see in Catanzaro, this city in the heart of Calabria that you can’t miss this summer of 2024.
We will show you which are the main attractions not to be missed in Catanzaro, this Calabrian city that you absolutely cannot miss if you want to have a voyage in Calabria and want to lose yourself in the wonders of this wonderful region.
What to see in Catanzaro
If you wanted to take a tour of Calabria this summer, don’t miss this unique location. Among the attractions not to be missed a Catanzaro the beautiful Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta appears, which is the Cathedral of Catanzaro that resisted the Second World War. The Mediterranean Biodiversity park is also spectacular, which is a 610,000 m2 natural oasis with Mediterranean flora and fauna. And then the wonderful Piazza Matteotti with the Statue of the Quarryman made of bronze and which symbolizes hard work.
And then there’s the San Giovanni Monumental Complex where you can attend temporary exhibitions. Also not to be missed is the MARCA (Museum of Arts of Catanzaro), which houses both ancient and contemporary works of art. Villa Margherita is also wonderful together with the Provincial Archaeological Numismatic Museum, which is none other than the oldest public garden in the city. It boasts beautiful greenery and also incredible sculptures. And that’s not all, because there are many other attractions that you absolutely must visit in Catanzaro.
Other attractions not to be missed
Other attractions of Catanzaro are the Church of the Mount of the Dead, built in the 18th century in Baroque style, Corso Mazzini and Bellavista, a shopping street also full of bars and clubs and which offers a beautiful view of both the city and the sea. And of course what about Catanzaro Lido, which is the coastal district of the city and which offers its citizens a 2 km long seafront characterized by pebble and sandy beaches.
It is also wonderful Minor Basilica Maria SS Immacolata, which is a neoclassical church built in the 13th century which also has baroque influences. But Catanzaro is not just sea and monuments, because within the city you can also try the typical dishes of the Calabrian tradition. Among these delicious dishes appear, for example, the delicious morzello, which is prepared with veal offal, cooked in a spicy tomato sauce and the Catanzaro tiàna, a dish with rice, potatoes, aubergines, courgettes and peppers, seasoned with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Also worth trying is the struncatura:¡, a fresh pasta with a spicy tomato sauce. And then the fileja, also a fresh pasta with a tomato sauce and salted ricotta. The pitta, which is a wood-fired bread, and the caciocavallo are also very good.
