Places to visit near

Paola

Paola is a town in Cosenza district, Calabria, Italy of about 12,649 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit: 40 churches, 26 forts & heritage and 13 museums. The must-see places are Basilica di San Francesco da Paola, Monte Luta and Castello della Valle.

39.3631° N, 16.0369° EPop. 12,649

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Within 30 km53 places
Within 50 km119
Must-see80
Notable148
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Paola

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:24 pm

76 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 Paola
  2. Chiesa Santa Maria Della Stellachurch · 30 min
  3. Monte Lutaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Santuario del Santissimo Crocifissochurch · 30 min
  5. Monte Cocuzzoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Castello della Valleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Paola
Today’s loopPaolaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Paola?

Basilica di San Francesco da Paola (beach, about 1 km), Monte Luta (viewpoint, about 8 km), Castello della Valle (heritage site, about 18 km), Castello di Paola (heritage site, about 1 km), Santuario di San Francesco da Paola (church, about 1 km), Ponte del Diavolo (attraction, about 1 km).

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

119 places on Spotwander: 40 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 13 museums, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Paola?

Santuario di San Francesco da Paola, about 1 km by road; Chiesa Santa Maria Della Stella (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Paola?

Castello di Paola, about 1 km by road; San Lucido (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Paola?

Start in Paola, visit Chiesa Santa Maria Della Stella, then Monte Luta, then Santuario del Santissimo Crocifisso, then Monte Cocuzzo, then Castello della Valle, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.