Catanzaro district, Calabria, Italy

Places to visit near Petronà

Petronà is a town in Catanzaro district, Calabria, Italy, home to about 2,448 people. Within 50 km by road there are 177 places to visit — 58 churches, 36 forts & heritage, 15 museums and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Monte Femminamorta (13 km), Monte Gariglione (18 km) and Monte Scorciavuoi (23 km).

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Petronà at a glance

Location
Catanzaro district, Calabria, Italy
Population
about 2,448
Coordinates
39.0437° N, 16.7580° E
Places within 50 km
177 (26 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 Petronà

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Churches near Petronà

75 churches within 100 km of Petronà. The closest is Sant'Andrea Apostolo (9 km); the best-known is Chiesa del Monte Dei Morti e della Misericordia (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Petronà

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Petronà. The closest is Ex Convento di San Francesco di Paola (17 km); the best-known is Castello di Caccuri (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Petronà

21 museums within 100 km of Petronà. The closest is Museo dell'Olio D'oliva e della Civiltà Contadina (12 km); the best-known is Museo Storico Militare Brigata Catanzaro (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Petronà

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Petronà. The closest is Monte Femminamorta (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Petronà

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Petronà. The closest is Cascatelle del Crocchio (4 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Petronà

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Petronà. The closest is Riserva Naturale Coturelle - Piccione (16 km); the best-known is Sila National Park (35 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Petronà

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 Petronà
  2. 4 km Cascatelle del Crocchio · waterfall, Catanzaro
  3. 14 km Monte Femminamorta · viewpoint, Crotone
  4. 5 km Monte Gariglione · viewpoint, Catanzaro
  5. 5 km Monte Scorciavuoi · viewpoint, Catanzaro
  6. 20 km Castello di Caccuri · heritage site, Crotone
  7. 26 km Back to Petronà

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Petronà by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5875Sant'Andrea Apostolo (9 km)
    Forts & heritage3656Ex Convento di San Francesco di Paola (17 km)
    Museums1521Museo dell'Olio D'oliva e della Civiltà Contadina (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1019Monte Femminamorta (13 km)
    Waterfalls1718Cascatelle del Crocchio (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens511Riserva Naturale Coturelle - Piccione (16 km)
    Beaches & coast811Lido Stella Mattutina (35 km)
    Other attractions1010Torre Bizantino-Normanna (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs77Lago Ampollino (25 km)
    Caves56Pink Grotto (16 km)
    Parks55Parco della Biodiversità (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Scoglio la Pietra Grande (45 km)

    Petronà: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Petronà?

    Monte Femminamorta (viewpoint, about 13 km), Monte Gariglione (viewpoint, about 18 km), Monte Scorciavuoi (viewpoint, about 23 km), Cascatelle del Crocchio (waterfall, about 4 km), Castello di Caccuri (heritage site, about 26 km), Parco della Biodiversità (park, about 26 km).

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

    177 places on Spotwander: 58 churches, 36 forts & heritage, 15 museums, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Petronà?

    Sant'Andrea Apostolo, about 9 km by road; Chiesa del Ritiro (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Petronà?

    Ex Convento di San Francesco di Paola, about 17 km by road; Torrazzo (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Petronà?

    Museo dell'Olio D'oliva e della Civiltà Contadina, about 12 km by road; Museo Civico di Taverna (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Petronà?

    Start in Petronà, visit Cascatelle del Crocchio, then Monte Femminamorta, then Monte Gariglione, then Monte Scorciavuoi, then Castello di Caccuri, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Petronà?

    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 Petronà

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