GIOIOSA JONICA
Not too far from the Southern Jonic Coast
and its Marine is where one will come across Gioiosa
Jonica, situated almost leaning on a cliff of the
Torbido Valley, a few kilometres from the Aspromonte National
Park.
History
It is erroneously identified with the ancient Mistiae which
was destroyed by the Saracens during the X century.
The centre
was founded during the Angioinian era (XIV century) around
a pre-existing fortress enclosed by walls.
During the Aragonese era (XV century), the centre enjoyed
strong development, so much so that the presence of religious
orders increased greatly, in turn allowing numerous churches
to be erected.
The birth of new patrician classes followed the economic development,
which during the XVI century, was expressed in the construction
of many nobiliary buildings in Gioiosa.
A visit to the City
The Castle, dating back to the XIII century overlooks the
City. One can enter through the Porta Falsa (XV century),
which opens up along the Medieval City-walls. In the interior,
numerous nobiliary buildings overlook the alleyways and steps,
among which we would like to mention Palazzo Amaduri (XV century),
seat of a historical Archive, with the SS Peter and Paul Chiesetta
(1577) positioned next to it.
The San Rocco Church (1593) in Gioiosa is of great architectonic
importance; this patron saint's feast day is celebrated on
the last Sunday of August, and that of the San Giovanni Battista
Matrix Church, close to the Castle from which one can enjoy
a beautiful panoramic view over the surrounding City.
The Archaeological area of Naniglio is also interesting, with
outcroppings dating back to the I-V century DB: a cistern,
thermal springs and an imperial villa.
Place of interest
- Castello Aragonese
- Chiesa Matrice di S. Giovanni Battista
- Chiesa dell'Addolorata
- Chiesa di S. Caterina
- Chiesa di S. Rocco (1593)
- Chiesa dei SS. Pietro e Paolo (1577)
- Convento dei Minori Osservanti o Palazzo Municipale
- Fontana di Ferdinando IV
- Palazzo Amaduri (XV sec.)
- Palazzo Linares
- Palazzo Mantegna
- Palazzo Deodino
- Palazzo Englen
- Palazzo Aiossa
- Palazzo Badolato
- Palazzo Pellicano Castagna
- Palazzo Condercudi o Amaduri
- Palazzo Cetera
- Palazzo Passarelli
- Palazzo Logozzo
- Palazzo Zarzaca
- Palazzo Mazza
- Palazzo Sergio
- Area Archeologica del Naniglio (I-V sec. d.C.)
- Porta Barletta
- Porta Falsa (XV sec.)
- Piazza Plebiscito
Museums
- Nessun Museo segnalato
Events
- Festa e Processione di San Rocco l'ultima domenica di agosto
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