Chiesa di San Giacomo ApostoloCattedrale di San Nicola di MiraTorre ScriblaCattedrale di San Marco ArgentanoSan Giovanni BattistaLago dell'Esaro
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Altomonte

Altomonte is a town in Cosenza district, Calabria, Italy of about 2,041 people. Within 50 km by road there are 164 places to visit: 41 churches, 35 forts & heritage and 30 caves. The must-see places are Chiesa di San Giacomo Apostolo, Cattedrale di San Nicola di Mira and Torre Scribla.

39.6990° N, 16.1300° EPop. 2,041

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Within 30 km62 places
Within 50 km164
Must-see71
Notable144
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Chiesa di San Giacomo Apostolo, church near Altomonte
Must-see

Chiesa di San Giacomo Apostolo

Church · 1 km

Cattedrale di San Nicola di Mira, church near Altomonte
Must-see

Cattedrale di San Nicola di Mira

Church · 6 km

Torre Scribla, heritage site near Altomonte
Must-see

Torre Scribla

Heritage site · 18 km

Places near Altomonte by type

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One day from Altomonte

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:47 pm

81 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Altomonte
  2. Cattedrale di San Nicola di Mirachurch · 30 min
  3. San Giovanni Battistachurch · 30 min
  4. Cattedrale di San Marco Argentanochurch · 30 min
  5. Lago dell'Esarolake · 45 min
  6. Torre Scriblaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Altomonte
Today’s loopAltomonteStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Altomonte?

Chiesa di San Giacomo Apostolo (church, about 1 km), Cattedrale di San Nicola di Mira (church, about 6 km), Torre Scribla (heritage site, about 18 km), Cattedrale di San Marco Argentano (church, about 20 km), Torre Mordillo (heritage site, about 20 km), Torre Pallotta (attraction, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Altomonte?

164 places on Spotwander: 41 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 30 caves, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Altomonte?

Chiesa di San Giacomo Apostolo, about 1 km by road; San Giovanni Battista (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Altomonte?

Castello Feudale di Mottafollone, about 10 km by road; Castello di Serragiumenta (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Altomonte?

Start in Altomonte, visit Cattedrale di San Nicola di Mira, then San Giovanni Battista, then Cattedrale di San Marco Argentano, then Lago dell'Esaro, then Torre Scribla, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.