Vibo Valentia district, Calabria, Italy

Places to visit near Capistrano

Capistrano is a town in Vibo Valentia district, Calabria, Italy, home to about 1,092 people. Within 50 km by road there are 177 places to visit — 57 churches, 48 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints and 16 museums. The must-see places are Monte Cucco (8 km), Parco Naturale Regionale Delle Serre (11 km) and Castello Murat (15 km).

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Capistrano at a glance

Location
Vibo Valentia district, Calabria, Italy
Population
about 1,092
Coordinates
38.6913° N, 16.2893° E
Places within 50 km
177 (49 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Capistrano

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Capistrano: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Capistrano

69 churches within 100 km of Capistrano. The closest is Santuario della Madonna di Monserrato (6 km); the best-known is Santuario Regionale di Santa Maria Nel Bosco (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Capistrano

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Capistrano. The closest is Ruderi di Nicastrello (1 km); the best-known is Castello Murat (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Capistrano

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Capistrano. The closest is Monte Pizzini (4 km); the best-known is Monte Cucco (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Capistrano

19 museums within 100 km of Capistrano. The closest is Museo della Civiltà Contadina Ed Artigiana della Calabria (4 km); the best-known is Museo Archeologico Nazionale Vito Capialbi (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Capistrano

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Capistrano. The closest is Spiaggia di Piedigrotta (14 km); the best-known is La Rocchetta (27 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Capistrano

15 caves within 100 km of Capistrano. The closest is Grotte di Piedigrotta (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Capistrano

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Capistrano
  2. 8 km Monte Cucco · viewpoint, Vibo Valentia
  3. 4 km Parco Naturale Regionale Delle Serre · nature spot, Vibo Valentia
  4. 10 km Santuario Regionale di Santa Maria Nel Bosco · church, Vibo Valentia
  5. 28 km Mura Greche di Hipponion · heritage site, Vibo Valentia
  6. 9 km Castello Murat · heritage site, Vibo Valentia
  7. 15 km Back to Capistrano

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Capistrano by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5769Santuario della Madonna di Monserrato (6 km)
    Forts & heritage4863Ruderi di Nicastrello (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1625Monte Pizzini (4 km)
    Museums1619Museo della Civiltà Contadina Ed Artigiana della Calabria (4 km)
    Beaches & coast916Spiaggia di Piedigrotta (14 km)
    Caves1315Grotte di Piedigrotta (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48Parco Naturale Regionale Delle Serre (11 km)
    Other attractions46Fontana Carlo Pacino O del Diavolo (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Lago dell'Angitola (9 km)
    Waterfalls33Cascatelle di Sant'Andrea (24 km)
    Parks11Parco della Biodiversità (45 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Scoglio la Pietra Grande (31 km)

    Capistrano: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Capistrano?

    Monte Cucco (viewpoint, about 8 km), Parco Naturale Regionale Delle Serre (nature spot, about 11 km), Castello Murat (heritage site, about 15 km), Mura Greche di Hipponion (heritage site, about 19 km), Santuario Regionale di Santa Maria Nel Bosco (church, about 19 km), Museo Archeologico Nazionale Vito Capialbi (museum, about 20 km).

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

    177 places on Spotwander: 57 churches, 48 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 museums, 9 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Capistrano?

    Santuario della Madonna di Monserrato, about 6 km by road; Santuario di Santa Maria Delle Grazie (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Capistrano?

    Ruderi di Nicastrello, about 1 km by road; Archi Acquedotto Mulino (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Capistrano?

    Monte Pizzini, about 4 km by road; Monte Cucco (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Capistrano?

    Start in Capistrano, visit Monte Cucco, then Parco Naturale Regionale Delle Serre, then Santuario Regionale di Santa Maria Nel Bosco, then Mura Greche di Hipponion, then Castello Murat, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Capistrano?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Capistrano

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Capistrano’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Capistrano on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.