Contrada Grotticelli

Contrada Grotticelli is a locality in Bivongi, Province of Reggio Calabria, Calabria. Contrada Grotticelli is situated nearby to the locality San Giovanni, as well as near Foresta.

Places of Interest

Highlights include San Giovanni Theristis and Cattolica di Stilo.

San Giovanni Theristis

Church

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The Monastery of San Giovanni Theristis, is an Orthodox Christian monastery in Bivongi, Calabria, southern Italy. It is part of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese for Italy.

The Cattolica di Stilo is a Byzantine church in the comune of Stilo, Calabria, southern Italy. It is a national monument, and part of the "Evidence of Italo-Greek Culture between the Early and Late Middle Ages" proposed World Heritage Site.

Castle of Stilo

Castle

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The Castle of Stilo, also known as the Norman Castle, is a medieval fortress located in Stilo, Calabria, southern Italy. Built in the 11th century by Roger I of Sicily, it stands on Monte Consolino and offers panoramic views of the surrounding area.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Guardavalle and Pazzano.

Guardavalle

Village

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Guardavalle is a comune and town in the province of Catanzaro in the Calabria region of Italy. Guardavalle is situated 3 km east of Contrada Grotticelli.

Pazzano

Village

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Pazzano is a village and comune located in Locride's region in the province of Reggio Calabria. Pazzano is situated 3 km southwest of Contrada Grotticelli.