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4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)
User Reviews
Sylvain Desmille (17 months ago)
The basilica is the first building that we discover - by far - when we visit Scolacium. The remains are indeed very imposing. The basilica was one of the largest built in Calabria by the Normans, in the 11th century, around the same time as the cathedral and the castle of Gerace. Its construction is part of a political and spiritual program. It also demonstrates the strategic importance of Scolacium in the Middle Ages. It was built by recovering materials from the ancient Roman city - we can discern re-used elements. During the summer, a festival is held in the evening. Romantic and magical atmosphere guaranteed. Enjoy your visit.
The basilica is the first building that we discover - by far - when we visit Scolacium. The remains are indeed very imposing. The basilica was one of the largest built in Calabria by the Normans, in the 11th century, around the same time as the cathedral and the castle of Gerace. Its construction is part of a political and spiritual program. It also demonstrates the strategic importance of Scolacium in the Middle Ages. It was built by recovering materials from the ancient Roman city - we can discern re-used elements. During the summer, a festival is held in the evening. Romantic and magical atmosphere guaranteed. Enjoy your visit.
Roberto Bortolotti (2 years ago)
Basilica of Santa Maria della Roccella located in the Archaeological Park of Scolacium. Really interesting and suggestive site. Too bad that apparently it would seem to travel towards the state of neglect. Little staff, albeit polite and attentive, does not seem to be enough. The Museum is well maintained but seems alive with old glory. Too bad indeed. The star in less burden for the above mentioned reason.
Basilica of Santa Maria della Roccella located in the Archaeological Park of Scolacium. Really interesting and suggestive site. Too bad that apparently it would seem to travel towards the state of neglect. Little staff, albeit polite and attentive, does not seem to be enough. The Museum is well maintained but seems alive with old glory. Too bad indeed. The star in less burden for the above mentioned reason.
Fabrizio Pivari (2 years ago)
It was dawn and I photographed everything from the outside. I'll be back
It was dawn and I photographed everything from the outside. I'll be back
debora canonici (3 years ago)
Beautiful basilica
Beautiful basilica
JP99 (3 years ago)
Norman Basilica located within the Scolacium Archaeological Park. Never finished and used over the centuries as a military stronghold and watchtower. It cannot be visited inside for safety reasons, you can admire the apse from the outside of the park, but to observe it specifically you must enter the park. The entrance ticket to the park and the visit to the museum are fully valid.
Norman Basilica located within the Scolacium Archaeological Park. Never finished and used over the centuries as a military stronghold and watchtower. It cannot be visited inside for safety reasons, you can admire the apse from the outside of the park, but to observe it specifically you must enter the park. The entrance ticket to the park and the visit to the museum are fully valid.
