Cosenza district, Calabria, Italy

Places to visit near Sibari

Sibari is a town in Cosenza district, Calabria, Italy, home to about 2,027 people. Within 50 km by road there are 138 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 21 caves and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Sibaritide (5 km), Sybaris (6 km) and Timpone della Motta (12 km).

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Sibari, Calabria
Sibari, Cosenza district, Calabria, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sibari at a glance

Location
Cosenza district, Calabria, Italy
Population
about 2,027
Coordinates
39.7473° N, 16.4551° E
Places within 50 km
138 (20 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 caves

Top places to visit near Sibari

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Forts & heritage near Sibari

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sibari. The closest is Sybaris (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Sibari

47 churches within 100 km of Sibari. The closest is Basilica della Natività della Beata Vergine Maria del Lauro (16 km); the best-known is Chiesa del Carmine (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Sibari

27 caves within 100 km of Sibari. The closest is Grotta della "Vuccucciarda" (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sibari

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sibari. The closest is Monte Sparviere (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sibari

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sibari. The closest is Riserva Naturale Regionale Foce del Fiume Crati (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Sibari

15 museums within 100 km of Sibari. The closest is Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Sibaritide (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Sibari

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sibari
  2. 5 km Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Sibaritide · museum, Cosenza
  3. 1 km Sybaris · heritage site, Cosenza
  4. 10 km Castello di San Mauro · heritage site, Cosenza
  5. 17 km Torre Mordillo · heritage site, Cosenza
  6. 14 km Timpone della Motta · heritage site, Potenza
  7. 12 km Back to Sibari

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sibari by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3463Sybaris (6 km)
    Churches3247Basilica della Natività della Beata Vergine Maria del Lauro (16 km)
    Caves2127Grotta della "Vuccucciarda" (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1126Monte Sparviere (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1119Riserva Naturale Regionale Foce del Fiume Crati (9 km)
    Museums1015Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Sibaritide (5 km)
    Beaches & coast912Porto Turistico Laghi di Sibari (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs27Lago Tarsia (26 km)
    Other attractions44Porto di Corigliano (14 km)
    Waterfalls24Cascata della Cerasia (36 km)
    Buddhist sites11Complesso Monastico di Sant'Adriano e Natalia (27 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Trionto (37 km)
    Treks01Cammino di San Francesco di Paola - Via del Giovane - Tappa 0 (54 km)

    Sibari: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sibari?

    Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Sibaritide (museum, about 5 km), Sybaris (heritage site, about 6 km), Timpone della Motta (heritage site, about 12 km), Castello di San Mauro (heritage site, about 13 km), Torre Mordillo (heritage site, about 16 km), Torre Scribla (heritage site, about 18 km).

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

    138 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 21 caves, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sibari?

    Sybaris, about 6 km by road; Teatro Antico (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sibari?

    Basilica della Natività della Beata Vergine Maria del Lauro, about 16 km by road; Santuario Santa Maria Delle Armi (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Sibari?

    Grotta della "Vuccucciarda", about 15 km by road; Grotte di Sant'Angelo (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sibari?

    Start in Sibari, visit Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Sibaritide, then Sybaris, then Castello di San Mauro, then Torre Mordillo, then Timpone della Motta, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sibari?

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

    Towns near Sibari

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