Places
Viewpoint·Easy·Family·Popular
Gerace
Calabria
Founded by refugees from coastal Locri, Gerace grew into one of the great sees of the south. Its cathedral — the largest medieval church in Calabria — sits among churches, arched lanes and a cliff-edge castle, with a view over the Locride to the sea and back to Aspromonte.
Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+120 m
Best season
Year-round
Parking · Free
Free parking at the edge of the old town.
Water
Fountains in the town.
Highlights
- Largest Romanesque cathedral in Calabria
- Cliff-edge castle belvedere
- Sea-and-Aspromonte panorama
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome in the lanes and on the belvedere paths.
