Crotone - Wikipedia Founded c 710 BC as the Achaean colony of Croton Kroton (Ancient Greek: Κρότων or Ϙρότων; Latin: Crotona), it became a great Greek city, home of the renowned mathematician-philosopher Pythagoras amongst other famous citizens, and one of the most important centres of Magna Graecia
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Crotone (2026) - Tripadvisor Crotone, and a few other cities, has the characteristic of being a real city, overlooking a beautiful and clean stretch of sea Its promenade of several kilometers It encases it in a stretch of Ionian with shallow seabed that guarantees safe bathing
Home | Visit Crotone The site is designed to guide you in discovering Crotone: from the cultural itineraries that tell its millennia-old history to the curiosities that make every corner of its territory unique
Crotone | History, Population, Map | Britannica It was known as Cotrone from the Middle Ages until Crotone, the Italian form of its early name, was restored in 1928 The town was founded by Achaean Greeks led by Myscellus about 710 bce Like Sybaris, it soon became a city of power and wealth
Crotone: A Historic Coastal City in Calabria, Italy Known in antiquity as Kroton, the city was renowned for its wealth, military prowess, and cultural achievements One of the most famous figures associated with ancient Crotone is the philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras, who established his renowned school in the city around 530 BC
Crotone | ITALY Magazine Crotone is a city and comune in Calabria Founded c 710 BC as the Achaean colony of Kroton, it was known as Cotrone from the Middle Ages until 1928, when its name was changed to the current one In 1992, it became the capital of the newly established Province of Crotone
Crotone - Life in Italy Crotone is a city in Calabria Located along the coast of Southern Italy, Crotone attracts tourists from all around the country as well as the world due to its panoramic location and its classic Italian lifestyle
What to do in Crotone in a day? - Your Travel to Calabria Crotone is one of the most famous provinces in Calabria It is located in one of the most beautiful areas in the entire region and lies between the crystal clear waters of the Ionian Sea and the green forests of its parks