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Country
  
Italy

Province / Metropolitan city
  
Crotone (KR)

Elevation
  
646 m (2,119 ft)

Area
  
57 km²

Local time
  
Monday 1:00 AM

Patron saint
  
Saint Roch

Region
  
Calabria

Frazioni
  
Santa Rania

Demonym(s)
  
Caccuresi

Province
  
Province of Crotone

Postal code
  
88833

Dialling code
  
0984

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Weather
  
9°C, Wind W at 21 km/h, 87% Humidity

Caccuri is a commune and town in the province of Crotone in Calabria, southern Italy.

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Map of 88833 Caccuri Province of Crotone, Italy

It is the birthplace of Renaissance statesman Cicco Simonetta.

Main sights

  • Caccuri castle, built over Byzantine fortress dating to the 6th century. It was restored several times, the last in 1885. The most visible element is the only tower, called Torre Mastrigli, which is the town's symbol. Currently a great part of the castle is in a state of decay. The feudal chapel houses Neapolitan school artworks.
  • Mother church (St. Mary of Graces). Of medieval origins but rebuilt in the 15th century, it lies in the historical centre. It was damaged by the earthquakes of 1638 and 1808. The church has a nave and two aisles.
  • Church of Santa Maria del Soccorso (16th century). It houses a Baroque altar with a statue of St. Dominic.
  • Canalaci Fountain (1884)
  • St. Roch sanctuary

    • References

    Caccuri Wikipedia
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