Caccuri

Caccuri
Comune
Comune di Caccuri
Coat of arms
Location of Caccuri
Caccuri Location of Caccuri in Italy Caccuri Caccuri (Calabria)
Coordinates: 39°14′N 16°47′E
Country	Italy
Region	Calabria
Province	Crotone (KR)
Frazioni	Santa Rania
Government
• Mayor	LUIGI ANTONIO QUINTIERI
Area
• Total	57 km2 (22 sq mi)
Elevation	646 m (2,119 ft)
Population  (2018-01-01)
• Total	1,780
• Density	31/km2 (81/sq mi)
Demonym	Caccuresi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	88833
Dialing code	0984
Patron saint	St. Roch
Saint day	August 16

Caccuri is a comune and town in the province of Crotone in Calabria, southern Italy. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").

It is the birthplace of Renaissance statesman Cicco Simonetta.

Main sights

• Caccuri castle, built over Byzantine fortress dating to the 6th century. It was restored several times, the last in 1885. The most visible element is the only tower, called Torre Mastrigli, which is the town's symbol. Currently a great part of the castle is in a state of decay. The feudal chapel houses Neapolitan school artworks.
• Mother church (St. Mary of Graces). Of medieval origins but rebuilt in the 15th century, it lies in the historical centre. It was damaged by the earthquakes of 1638 and 1808. The church has a nave and two aisles.
• Church of Santa Maria del Soccorso (16th century). It houses a Baroque altar with a statue of St. Dominic.
• Canalaci Fountain (1884)
• St. Roch sanctuary

Caccuri castle.