The Cathedral

The original construction of the Cathedral is supposed to date back to the 9th century. It was initially dedicated to St. Dionysius, later, around 1462-1463 to Mary Most Holy Assumed into Heaven. Over the centuries, the church was subjected to various restorations, although in the 16th century Bishop A. Lucifero carried out its complete reconstruction, using materials removed from the ancient temple of Hera Lacinia. The interior of the three-aisled church, divided by pillars.

Noteworthy is the Chapel of the Madonna of Cape Colonna, which encloses the icon of the Madonna of Cape Colonna, also known as the “Black Madonna” because of the dark coloring with which she painted her complexion. The table, to which many miracles are attributed, is celebrated in Crotone in May, the Marian month par excellence, and dates back to the sec. X-XI. The chapel, on the other hand, consecrated in 1911, was designed by Farinelli and frescoed by Severini.