Gerace
A medieval hilltop town above the Ionian coast, home to Calabria's largest Norman cathedral.
Gerace sits on a rocky plateau about 500 meters above sea level and is known as the 'City of a Hundred Churches.' Its best-known landmark is the 11th-century Norman cathedral, whose interior holds more than 20 ancient columns, many taken from the nearby ancient Greek city of Locri. You can also visit the remains of a Norman castle, the marble altar of the Church of St. Francis, and the town's pottery workshops. From Reggio, the drive takes about 1.5 hours through the Aspromonte mountains or along the coast. It can be combined with the Locri Archaeological Park on the same day.
Opening hours
Open all day (cathedral approx. 09:00–19:00)
Nearby sights
- Locri Epizephyrii Archaeological Park
- Aspromonte National Park
- Maesano Waterfalls
- Roghudi Vecchio
- Bova
- Gambarie
- Pentedattilo
- Punta Pezzo (Strait of Messina Viewpoint)