Cattolica of Stilo
A tiny Byzantine brick church with five domes, set on the side of Monte Consolino above the village of Stilo.
The story
Probably built in the 10th century, it is one of the best-preserved Byzantine monuments in Italy, a witness to the centuries when Calabria was Greek in language and rite. It was the main church of the monks who lived in the mountain's caves. The philosopher Tommaso Campanella, author of «The City of the Sun», was born in Stilo in 1568.
Why go
A perfect jewel, with a view over the valley and the sea.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Guardavalle station, 9.6 km away. Alternatively: Monasterace-Stilo station, 10.4 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Lamezia Terme Airport (SUF), about 51 km away.
- Parking. There are 8 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 100 m away, free.
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is November (about 116 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 7 to 11 °C | 11° 7° | 81 |
| Feb | from 7 to 12 °C | 12° 7° | 69 |
| Mar | from 8 to 13 °C | 13° 8° | 73 |
| Apr | from 10 to 16 °C | 16° 10° | 37 |
| May | from 14 to 20 °C | 20° 14° | 38 |
| Jun | from 19 to 25 °C | 25° 19° | 23 |
| Jul | from 22 to 29 °C | 29° 22° | 14 |
| Aug | from 23 to 29 °C | 29° 23° | 33 |
| Sep | from 20 to 25 °C | 25° 20° | 61 |
| Oct | from 17 to 21 °C | 21° 17° | 91 |
| Nov | from 13 to 17 °C | 17° 13° | 116 |
| Dec | from 9 to 13 °C | 13° 9° | 74 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 459 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.