About
Cutro is a town in the heart of Calabria's Marchesato region, in southern Italy. It is an ancient place with a long past, and visitors who come for its history and its setting will find a quiet, authentic Calabrian town to explore.
A town with an old past
Cutro's archaeological legacy reaches back to Greek and Roman times, so the town has been a settled place for many centuries. Its historic centre reflects a more prosperous period, when the town was an important trading hub. Elegant palaces and churches still line its streets, and walking through the old quarter gives a sense of that earlier wealth.
The landscape around it
The fertile plains that surround Cutro are known for citrus cultivation. Groves and fields stretch out from the town and make a picturesque backdrop, especially for anyone interested in the rural character of the Calabrian countryside. Seen from the surrounding area, the town and its farmland together give a clear picture of how the local economy and the landscape have long been connected.
What a visit offers
- Walking the historic centre, with its palaces and churches
- Seeing traces of the town's Greek and Roman past
- Experiencing the citrus-growing plains that frame the town
- An unhurried, authentic look at everyday life in a Calabrian town
Cutro suits travellers who prefer to spend time in a place rather than rush between famous sights. Its combination of old buildings, archaeological history and fertile countryside makes it a good choice for a slow, thoughtful day or two in the Marchesato.
