ROSARNO
Not too far from the Tyrrhenian coasts of
the Gioia Tauro Gulf is where one will come across Rosarno,
situated on the summit of a hill in a beautiful panoramic
position.
History
The centre of Medma sprung up between the end of the VII
and beginning of VI centuries BC, work of the inhabitants
of Locri, who, in full expansionistic phase, searched for
new land to dedicate to agriculture. For this reason, the
headed towards the Tyrrhenian coasts and founded new centres
(Medma and Hipponion, the present day Vibo Valentia).
Medma was then at the flanks of Locri and Hipponion during
the clash against Crotone, which was resolved in favour of
the first with the Battle of Sagra (560-550 BC).
Medma later became an ally of Hipponion in a clash against
Locri, probably to obtain its independence (422 BC).
Dionigi the Vecchio (Old) of Siracusa conquered Medma and
deported its inhabitants to Zancle, the present day Messina
(389 BC). Shortly afterwards however, Medma was able to mint
its own currency, a sign of renewed importance among the Magno-Greek
cities.
Medma was abandoned during the era of the Second Punic War.
The present day centre of Rosarno, sprung up during the Byzantine
era and appeared for the first time in history in a document
in 1037.
Under the Angioinians, the suburb became fief of Giovanni
Ruffo of Catanzaro (1305) and ended up as a matrimonial dowry
given to Antonio Centelles (1439). These, rebellious against
the Aragonese, lost the fief which then became absorbed into
the possessions of the Corona family (1463).
Following the numerous changes of ownership, Rosarno was given
to the Pignatelli family who ruled it until the end of feudalism
(1806).
The 1783 earthquake completely destroyed Rosarno, changing
its architectonic appearance forever .
In 1799, Rosarno was taken by the French troops of Bonaparte
and liberated from them by Cardinal Ruffo, who was loyal to
the Bourbons.
During the ‘800s, Rosarno experienced the brigandage
phenomenon first hand.
A visit to the City
A visit to Rosarno is accompanied by beautiful panoramic
views along the coasts and overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea.
In the suburb, one should visit the San Giovani Battista Duomo
which preserves a beautiful canvas depicting the Holy Family
(XVI century) and the Purgatorio Church with its beautiful
wooden crucifix (XVII century).
However, the buildings have been heavily adjusted following
the earthquakes which threatened their stability.
Place of interest
- Chiesa Matrice di San Giovanni Battista
- Chiesa di San Domenico (1526)
- Chiesa dell’Immacolata
- Chiesa del Purgatorio
- Chiesa dell’Addolorata
- La Torre dell’Orologio (1812)
- Scavi Archeologici di Medma
- Visita di Nicotera
- Visita di Polistena
- Visita di Tropea
- Parco Nazionale dell'Aspromonte
Museums
- Scavi Archeologici di Medma
Events
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