Gerace Historic Town Center – Norman Castle of Gerace loop from Siderno

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Gerace Historic Town Center – Norman Castle of Gerace loop from Siderno

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Gerace Historic Town Center – Norman Castle of Gerace loop from Siderno

03:35

11.6km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parco Nazionale dell'Aspromonte

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3.52 km

Church and Convent of the Capuchins of Gerace

Highlight • Religious Site

4.29 km

Gerace Historic Town Center

Highlight • Historical Site

Gerace belongs to the association: The most beautiful places in Italy.

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5.01 km

Gerace Castle

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The Castle of Gerace, dating back to the 7th century AD, was devastated by the Byzantines in the 10th century. Rebuilt and fortified by the Normans in 1050, it suffered …

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5.08 km

Norman Castle of Gerace

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The castle was probably built in the 7th century AD, its existence is attested as early as the 10th century AD when it was devastated by the Byzantines together with …

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5.46 km

Church of San Francesco

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The Church of San Giovanni Crisostomo (also known as 'San Giovannello'), internally presents the Pròthesis and the Diaconicon and an ancient cistern, and has two doors, one for the faithful …

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5.82 km

Cathedral of Gerace (Duomo di Gerace)

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The Cathedral of Gerace, Basilica Co-Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, is a Norman symbol of great importance in Calabria and one of the largest religious buildings in the region, declared …

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6.11 km

View of Gerace and the Ionian Coast

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You shouldn't miss this great view, and there are no fees at all.

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6.67 km

Church of Santa Maria del Mastro

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The Church of Santa Maria del Mastro, founded in 1083-1084 in the Norman era, is rich in history and art. Excavations have revealed 12th-century ossuaries and artefacts. Damaged in 1908 …

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11.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

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Surfaces

5.19 km

3.14 km