A collection of narrow streets and alleyways that conceal real treasures, evidence of a great history that has solid and deep roots in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

Among the most beautiful castles in Calabria, the Ducal Castle of Corigliano was built in 1073 at the behest of Robert Guiscard. The fortress consists of four high walls on two floors surrounded by four round bastions. What is surprising, however, are the interiors so rich that they look like those of a private collection. Of the original core, now extensively remodelled and restored, are the Church of St. Peter and the towers, i.e. the circular donjon and the octagonal turret serving as a belvedere. The latter is accessed via an impressive spiral staircase surrounded by frescoes, which has become the most representative element of the building. Statues and frescoes, refined stained-glass windows that create very special plays of light can be admired around the ducal castle.

A walk through the historic centre reveals other beauties, such as the Chiesa Matrice di Santa Maria Maggiore, also rich in works of art, the Collegiata di San Pietro, the Convento di San Francesco di Paola, a pilgrimage destination and stop on the Franciscan Way in Calabria, and the Pinacoteca Civica.