Santa Severina

A steep rocky hill 326 metres up gives Santa Severina its wide view, from the Neto valley to the Ionian coast near Crotone. For centuries it was the seat of an archbishop, and the castle, later held by the Carafa family, still faces the cathedral across Piazza Campo. It was the birthplace of Pope Zachary.

Highlights

• The castle of Santa Severina, also known as Castello Carafa (IT)
• The 13th-century co-cathedral of Sant'Anastasia on Piazza Campo
• The Byzantine-style baptistery beside the cathedral
• The diocesan museum of sacred art
• A traditional music festival every August

Summary based on Wikipedia and Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA), written with AI assistance.