Pizzo Historic Centre

The historic centre of Pizzo preserves the typical layout of a Calabrian coastal village, developed on multiple levels and directly facing the Tyrrhenian Sea. Its origins date to the medieval era, when its strategic position on the sea made it a point of control and defence. Walking through the village means traversing a network of narrow alleyways, staircases and sudden open spaces that give onto panoramic views and lively squares. The urban fabric is dotted with noble palaces and historic buildings, alongside historic churches that tell of the centrality of religion in daily life. The heart of the historic centre is represented by the sea-facing squares, genuine meeting places where architecture dialogues with the landscape. Pizzo is internationally renowned as the home of the Tartufo di Pizzo, the celebrated artisan gelato born in the post-war era. The village hosts numerous artisan gelato shops that have preserved and passed down the original recipe, transforming it into an identity symbol of the city.