Caccuri

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

Caccuri
Comune
Comune di Caccuri
Coat of arms
Location of Caccuri
Caccuri
Location of Caccuri in Italy
Caccuri
Caccuri (Calabria)
Coordinates: 39°14′N 16°47′E
CountryItaly
RegionCalabria
ProvinceCrotone (KR)
FrazioniSanta Rania
Government
 • MayorMarianna Caligiuri
Area
 • Total57 km2 (22 sq mi)
Elevation
646 m (2,119 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
 • Total1,780
 • Density31/km2 (81/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Caccuresi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
88833
Dialing code0984
Patron saintSt. Roch
Saint dayAugust 16

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
Caccuri castle.
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References
  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. Data from Istat



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