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Calabria: Stilo
Stilo….half
the fun is getting there! This "hill town" clings to
the side of Mount Consolino. It’s desolate, intriguing, beautiful
and Greek. The main draw here (after the drive up) is La Cattolica,
a small Byzantine church — in perfect proportion and in brick.
This church dates back to the 7th century. There are
5 domes/cupolas and a pretty interior with frescoes. Stroll the
town — there’s much to see as the village is so very
old. Some of the churches to pop in are: the Cattedrale, Chiesa
di San Francesco, Chiesa di San Giovanni and Chiesa
di San Domenico. There’s a lovely fountain/Dei Delfini
in town too. Check out the ruins of the castle, several
churches (St. Giovanni Vecchio and St. Nicola) and
the caves of the Basilian monks. Tuesday is market day
in Stilo.
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