Crotone Cruises

Crotone Cruise Port

• As a reminder of the city's Greek roots, the Da Capo Colonna a Le Castella is a column from a temple dedicated to Hera Lacinia. Despite not having many ruins to explore, the site has a magnificent view of the sea.
   
• For an even better immersion into the past, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale Di Crotone displays not only pieces as far back as the Neolithic period, but artifacts that showcase (among many other things) the area's Greek influence, Roman remains, and documents of other local shrines.
   
• Religious and art historians will want to check out the Cathedral. Possibly originating in the 9th century, it's been rebuilt; while it has a neo-classical façade, the interior has Baroque decor. Two pieces of note are the Madonna di Capo Colonna painting and a baptismal font from the 12th century.
   
• There’s plenty of shopping Crotone, most of it is located along Via Vittorio Veneto, the beginning of the city's main square. Not only can you find clothing and jewelry, but also Magna Graecian and Byzantine-inspired gold and silver creations, miniature stone reproductions of the temple, and excellent food and drink. Keep an eye out for Cirò wine and chocolate covered dried figs.