Tuscany magna graecia series#

1865 Spruner Map of Greece, Macedonia and Thrace before the Peloponnesian War.

The following 105 files are in this category, out of 105 total. In ancient times, Le Castella wasn’t the only castle in the area and the plural name Le indicates there were several fortifications here. Media in category 'Maps of Magna Graecia'. Its uniqueness and location: Built on an islet in 204 BC when condottiere Hannibal stayed in the area inhabited by Arabs and Aragonese, it is connected to the coast by a thin strip of land. The Roman theatre (1st and 2nd centuries AD) - which can seat about 3,000 people - was built on a hill where an amphitheatre from the 2nd century AD was identified (the only one in Calabria) along with 3 thermal areas, 1 necropolis and an aqueduct.Ĭontinuing along the road that runs alongside the Ionian Sea in the direction of Crotone, and crossing the marvellous tourist destinations of Sellia Marina and Botricello, you reach Le Castella in Isola Capo Rizzuto, the location of the homonymous protected marine area. A small temple, monumental fountain and tribunal are also visible. Excavations have already brought to light a Caesareum, Curia and thermal wing. The Roman forum includes a paved rectangular area surrounded by porticoes.

Tuscany magna graecia series#

It is home to several finds from the area, including a marvellous series of statues and portraits from the Imperial Age (1st - 3rd centuries AD). No walls of ancient Skylletion have been uncovered as the Roman city is on top of it, but several pottery finds were discovered from the 6th, 5th and 4th centuries BC. Excavations have brought to light structures from various eras such as a theatre and Roman forum, and the basilica of Santa Maria della Roccella of Norman origin (1060 AD). Prior to the vibrant buzz of summer tourism, spring is soothing, energetic - a perfect time for walking. Like the Ancient Greece of wine Magna Graecia Vini, who planted vines all around the Mediterranean Sea and spread the wine culture, we are happy to share our passion across the Globe.

The Parco Archeologico della Roccelletta park in Borgia (in the province of Catanzaro) is where the Greek colony of Skylletion rose. Spring in Tuscany is like a party before the party.