Mileto

Mileto occupies a central role in the medieval history of Calabria. Founded and developed in the Norman era, it was the capital of the Norman Kingdom of Southern Italy and seat of one of the most important political and religious centres of its time. The symbol of Mileto is the Abbey of the Santissima Trinità, founded by Roger I of Altavilla, which represented one of the leading monastic complexes of the medieval South. The historic centre is orderly and compact, with churches, palaces and urban spaces that tell of the city's historical layering. The Museo Statale di Mileto, which houses archaeological finds from the Greek, Roman and medieval periods, completes the visiting experience. Mileto is not just a city to visit but a place to understand. Here Calabria shows its most historical and institutional face. The visit is ideal for those who wish to enrich their journey with historical and cultural content.