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Saracena

Saracena is a town in Cosenza district, Calabria, Italy of about 3,469 people. Within 50 km by road there are 163 places to visit: 40 churches, 36 forts & heritage and 30 caves. The must-see places are Cattedrale di San Nicola di Mira, Chiesa di San Giacomo Apostolo and Torre Scribla.

39.7786° N, 16.1591° EPop. 3,469

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Within 30 km69 places
Within 50 km163
Must-see70
Notable143
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Saracena

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:14 pm

89 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 Saracena
  2. Cattedrale di San Nicola di Mirachurch · 30 min
  3. Chiesa di San Giacomo Apostolochurch · 30 min
  4. Torre Scriblaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Timpone della Mottaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Sorgente del Raganellonature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Saracena
Today’s loopSaracenaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Saracena?

Cattedrale di San Nicola di Mira (church, about 6 km), Chiesa di San Giacomo Apostolo (church, about 12 km), Torre Scribla (heritage site, about 17 km), Torre Mordillo (heritage site, about 19 km), Sorgente del Raganello (nature spot, about 21 km), Timpone della Motta (heritage site, about 23 km).

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

163 places on Spotwander: 40 churches, 36 forts & heritage, 30 caves, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Saracena?

Cattedrale di San Nicola di Mira, about 6 km by road; Chiesa di San Vito (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Saracena?

Castello Aragonese, about 7 km by road; Aragonese Castle (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Saracena?

Start in Saracena, visit Cattedrale di San Nicola di Mira, then Chiesa di San Giacomo Apostolo, then Torre Scribla, then Timpone della Motta, then Sorgente del Raganello, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.