CACCURI

Caccuri is a centre of Presila in the Crotone province. It is situated on the summit of a protruding spot between the Lepre and Lese; two affluents of the River Neto.

History

Caccuri came about during the Byzantine era (VI century AD), on territory, which was already inhabited since the Palaeolithic period, as demonstrated by the frequent grottoes in the vicinity and during the Neolithic period (Pantane cemetery).
What is certain is that it was founded as defensive station on the summit of the hill, where the Castle stands today.
In fact, its name derives from the Greek Cacumen, meaning summit.

Shortly after its foundation, Basilian monks arrived (VIII century) who built three monasteries which were under the guidance of the Bishop of Cerenza (XI century).

During the XIII century, after the conflict between the French and Aragonese, it became known in history by the name of Vespri Siciliani (Sicilian Vespers). The fief of Cuccuri passed to the Messinese citizens Enrico and Matteo De Riso, and therefore their legitimate heirs.

During the 14th Century, the fief passed to the Ruffo family, and then through marriage to Francesco Sforza, who on 3rd October 1418, married the last heir of the Ruffo family, Polissena.

Cicco Simonetta was born in Cuccuri. He later became the powerful secretary of the Sforza family in Milano and for this reason was assassinated by Lodovico II Moro (1480).

The Spinelli family (XV century) followed and then the Cimino's (XVI century), who, due to debts, put the fief of Caccuri up for auction. It was acquired by the Cavalcanti family (1651). The latter restored the Castle and stayed in power until the 19th century, when the last heir married the Marquis Ceva Grimaldi, a rich Genovese merchant.

During the Bourbon period, the fief was sold by the Duchess Rachele to Baron Barracco for 52.816 ducats (1830), whose family had the characteristic cylindrical towers built (1885).

A visit to the City

Its Castle dominates the ancient Medieval village of Caccuri, which has been greatly adjusted beginning during the XVI century. It is possible to visit during the week by booking first.
The Riforma Church is important for its works of art as is the S. Maria del Soccorso with its 15th century bell tower.

There are numerous places of interest surrounding Caccuri: the S. Vito and S. Chierico churches, the abandoned villages of Fantino and Carelli and the remains of the S. Maria Nova Abbey.

There are many possible naturalistic excursions in the Sila National Park, Lake Ampollino, and the mineral springs in Caviglia and Lepre.

Place of interest

- Castello medievale
- Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie (XV sec.)
- Chiesa di S. Maria del Soccorso (XV sec.)
- Chiesa della Riforma
- Casa dei Simonetta
- Santuario di San Rocco
- Fontana Canalaci
- Ponte delle Monache
- Chiesa di San Chierico
- Chiesa di San Vito
- Timpa dei Santi
- Visita ai villaggi di Fantino e Carelli
- Sorgente dell'Acqua della Lepre
- Sorgente dell'Acqua della Caviglia
- Resti dell'Abbazia basiliana di S. Maria Nova
- Lago Ampollino
- Parco Nazionale della Sila

Museums

- Centro culturale del Castello

Events

- Carnevale
- Festa di san Rocco

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