Discover Sibari: Archaeology, Museum and Coastal Landscape

Sibari offers two specific themes to consider when planning a trip: its long archaeological history and the coastal landscape of the Laghi di Sibari. If you are looking for a hotel, you can first decide which of these will be the main focus of your stay. The archaeological site, the museum and the Laghi offer different points of reference; their distinctive features can help you choose the direction of your trip more precisely.

Layers of archaeological history

The Sybaris-Thurii-Copiae archaeological area is a layered site spanning more than ten centuries. It preserves interwoven traces of the three cities of Copiae, Thurii and Sybaris. These three names therefore belong to a connected archaeological theme, while the long time span takes you beyond any single period.

In the Parco del Cavallo area, the baths of the Roman city of Copia have been preserved. This specific site adds a clearly identified Roman aspect to the picture of the interwoven cities.

Museum and regional history

The Museo archeologico nazionale della Sibaritide displays archaeological finds from the Sibaritide, an area that has been centred on the city of Sibari since ancient times. The collection spans the period from prehistory through Roman civilization and late antiquity to the Middle Ages. The museum therefore focuses on more than a single period: its regional perspective brings together several clearly defined eras.

The standing bull depicted on ancient coins serves as the museum’s emblem. The museum describes the “toro cozzante” as its most impressive artefact. These two details serve different purposes: the bull identifies the museum as its emblem, while the “toro cozzante” is singled out as an artefact. Each offers a distinct point of interest for visitors to the museum.

Another perspective on the natural landscape

The Centro Visite della Riserva Foce del fiume Crati offers another area of interest. It is located in Sibari di Cassano All’Ionio on Viale Magna Grecia and has a multimedia hall for conferences and educational activities. The hall reflects the centre’s educational and event-hosting role, setting it apart from the museum and the archaeological site.

The natural surroundings were taken into account in the planning of the Centro Nautico Balneare Laghi di Sibari, particularly the wide sandy beach and the dense forests along the Crati and the Stombi canal mouth. The Laghi di Sibari have an approximately 2.5-kilometre-long unspoilt beach. This area offers more to explore than just the beach, including woodland and the surroundings of the river and canal.

The basins of the Laghi di Sibari are 3 metres deep and cover a total area of 430,000 square metres. If you are including nautical facilities in your travel plans, check the current nautical conditions before your trip.

Getting there

Sibari railway station offers an assistance service for people with disabilities or reduced mobility. If you would like to use the service, check its availability before your travel date; temporary changes are possible.

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