| Gerace | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Calabria | |
| Altitude | 500 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 28.99 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 2.504 (30-11-2019) | |
| Name inhabitants | geracesis | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0964 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 89040 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | Sant'Antonio del Castello, Santa Veneranda di Gerace and the Immaculate Conception | |
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Gerace is a city of Calabria.
To know
Geographical notes
Gerace is located on a hill of sandstone about 500 meters high, 10 km from the Ionian coast.
How to orient yourself
Gerace: full screen map.Neighborhoods
The country is divided into five areas:
- High City
- Castle
- Borghetto
- Major village
- Flat
How to get
By plane
- 1 Reggio Calabria Airport, Via Ravagnese, 11, 89131, Reggio Calabria, ☎ 39 0965 644933, @[email protected]. The airport of Reggio Calabria it is the closest to Gerace, about 100 km away.
By car
Gerace can be reached by car via the state road 111 of Gioia Tauro and Locri.
On the train
The nearest railway station is that of Locri (10 km).
How to get around
What see
Churches
- 1 Cathedral of Gerace (Co-cathedral Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta), Via Duomo, 28, 89040, Gerace, ☎ 39 0964 356323. Main place of worship in the town, co-cathedral of the diocese of Locri-Gerace.
- 2 Church of San Francesco d'Assisi, Via Nazario Sauro, 23, 89040, Gerace, ☎ 39 0964 356243.
- 3 Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Via Caduti sul Lavoro, 89040, Gerace, ☎ 39 0964 356243.
- 4 Church of San Giovanni Crisostomo (San Giovannello), Piazza Tre Chiese, 89040, Gerace, ☎ 39 0964 356243. Ancient Byzantine rite church.
- 5 Church of Santa Maria del Carmine, Via Duomo, 30, 89040, Gerace, ☎ 39 0964 356828.
- 6 Church of the Annunziatella (Church Of The Nunziatella), Via Sottoprefettura, 89040, Gerace.
- 7 Church of Santa Maria del Mastro, Via Brofferio, 89040, Gerace, ☎ 39 0964 356243. 11th century church.
- 8 Church of San Nicola del Cofino, Viale della Resistenza, 89040, Gerace, ☎ 39 0964 356243. Early Christian church from the 7th century.
- 9 Church of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, Vico V, 89040, Gerace. Norman church.
- 10 Church of Maria Addolorata (Church of the Addolorata), Via Paolo Frascà, 89040, Gerace.
- 11 Church of San Martino, Via Roma, 89040, Gerace.
- 12 Church of San Giorgio Martire, Provincial Road 1 of Gioia Tauro and Locri, 56, Gerace.
- 13 Church of San Michele de 'Latinis, Via Maffei, 89040, Gerace. Church of the sixteenth century.
- 14 Monastery of Sant'Anna, Via Sant'Anna, 89040, Gerace, ☎ 39 0964 356243.
Other monuments
- 15 Norman castle, Viale Castello, 89040, Gerace. Norman castle of the seventh century.
- 16 Civic Museum of Gerace, Piazza Tribuna, 15, 89040, Gerace, ☎ 39 0964 355009.
Mon-Sun 8: 30-14: 00/15: 30-18: 00. - 17 Le Bombarde, Via Sottoprefettura, 89040, Gerace. 24h. Panoramic terraces from which you can admire the landscape of the locride.
Mon-Sun 8: 30-14: 00/15: 30-18: 00.Events and parties
- The Enchanted Village. International exhibition of street art. It is held in many of the streets and squares of Gerace.
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 Palazzo Candida B&B, Via Candida, 7, 89040, Gerace, ☎ 39 370 1435693, @[email protected]. Bed & breakfast.
Safety
- 2 Weapon of the Carabinieri Command - Gerace Station, Via Roma, 4, 89040, Gerace, ☎ 39 0964 356002.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 3 Post Office - Gerace, Piazza del Tocco, 89040, Gerace, ☎ 39 0964 356866, fax: 39 0964 356698. Mon-Wed-Thu-Fri 08: 20-13: 45 Sat 08: 20-12: 45.
