The old town of Crotone is situated on a hill, where the ancient acropolis once stood, surrounded by walls built in the mid-16th century by Don Pedro de Toledo (1484-1553), who undertook the works of fortification with the rebuilding of the city walls and part of the castle.

Founded c. 710 BC as the Achaean colony of Kroton (Ancient Greek: Κρότων or Ϙρότων; Latin: Crotona), it became a great Greek city, home of the renowned mathematician-philosopher Pythagoras amongst other famous citizens, and one of …

Sep 7, 2010 · Crotone is the City of Pythagoras but old Kroton has a lot more to it than at first meets the eye. Firstly, Crotone is the oldest part of Magna Grecia in Calabria while at the same time being the youngest province in Italy.

Crotone, a picturesque city located on the Ionian coast of Calabria, Italy, is a destination brimming with historical significance, cultural richness, and natural beauty. As one of the most ancient cities in Italy, Crotone offers a fascinating journey through time, from its origins as a powerful Greek colony to its present status as a vibrant ...

Kroton is the city that Petronius Arbiter (27-66 AD) [Satyr.] called "Urbs antiquissima" [=a very old city] and that all the greatest writers of antiquity mentioned, from Pliny the Elder (23-79 AD) to Ptolemy (90-168 AD), from Cicero (106-43 BC) to Virgil (70-19 BC) and Ovid, and all they mentioned the Temple of Hera and the promontory on which ...

The Province’s capital Crotone is divided into the old and new city. According to Ovid’s legend, the city owes its name to Hercules, who built the city as a memorial to repent for accidentally injuring to death his friend Crotone.

The old town unfolds in a maze of narrow alleyways and small squares up to the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. Don’t miss the Capo Colonna archaeological site, which houses what remains of the ancient sanctuary of Hera Lacinia.

Discover Crotone, the jewel of Magna Graecia. 'Visit Crotone' guides you through the historical, cultural, and natural wonders of this captivating Calabrian city. Immerse yourself in its rich history and enjoy an unforgettable tourist experience.

Discover Crotone's charm between culture and the sea: a city rich in history, an enchanting seafront promenade on the Ionian Sea and the striking Piazza Pitagora.

Jul 20, 2018 · Crotone is a city in Calabria. Located along the coast of Southern Italy, Crotone attracts tourists from all around the country as well as the world due to its panoramic location and its classic Italian lifestyle.